In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Stephen Garten interviews Shilpa Alva, founder and executive director of
Surge for Water. Shilpa shares her journey of founding the nonprofit, inspired by her childhood experiences in India. Surge for Water focuses on providing comprehensive water solutions, emphasizing community ownership and women's leadership.
Shilpa discusses the organization's impact, growth strategies, and the importance of diversifying revenue sources. She also reflects on her transition from the corporate world to running Surge full-time, highlighting the challenges and rewards of nonprofit leadership.
Takeaways
- Surge for Water focuses on Water Plus: water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health.
- Shilpa's childhood experiences in India inspired her to address water inequity.
- Community ownership is essential for sustainable solutions.
- Women's leadership is prioritized in Surge's approach.
- The organization has impacted nearly 800,000 people through various projects.
- Surge is moving towards a model of enterprise to sustain its initiatives.
- Diversifying revenue sources is crucial for nonprofit growth.
- Building a strong team and board is vital for organizational success.
- Shilpa emphasizes the importance of planning before transitioning to full-time nonprofit work.
- The fear of leaving a stable job can be overcome with careful planning and passion.
About Charity Charge:Charity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the
Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to
bookkeeping,
gift card disbursements, and
state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at
charitycharge.com.
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About Charity Charge
Charity Charge
is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the
Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to
bookkeeping,
gift card disbursements, and
state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at
charitycharge.com.
What is The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit Podcast?
The Charity Charge Show features candid conversations with nonprofit executives, founders, and social impact leaders about what it actually takes to run a mission-driven organization: funding, operations, leadership, and the lessons nobody puts in the annual report.
The show is hosted by Stephen Garten, founder and CEO of Charity Charge, a Public Benefit Corporation founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas. Charity Charge provides financial tools built exclusively for nonprofits, including a credit card underwritten to the organization's EIN with no personal guarantee and no annual fee.
More than 3,000 nonprofits have used Charity Charge to manage their spending.
Learn more at www.charitycharge.com