Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin
Our goal is to salute the stories of Non-Profit North Stars who energize your organizations with genuine purpose and have a gift to keep your organization moving in the right and uplifting direction of its noble mission.
The focus is on unsung heroes. We cherish those who make large donations that ...
Recent Episodes
Aug. 12, 2025
21. Kim’s Angels: Empowering Nonprofits with Yolanda Valenzuela
In this episode, we spotlight Yolanda Valenzuela, Executive Director of Kim’s Angels Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kim Rapier and Glenn Verrett, which has donated over $100 million to nonprofits worldwide. Yolanda shar...
July 29, 2025
20. Cody Knowlton: Grantmaking with Purpose—Funding Health, Faith & Community
In this inspiring episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin , we spotlight Cody Knowlton, President and CEO of the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio. Since 2012, Cody has led the foundation in awarding grants to...
July 14, 2025
19. Legacy, Leadership, and Loyalty: Larry Kosow’s Dedication to BU and Nonprofit Excellence
In this episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin , we spotlight Larry Kosow, Principal and Treasurer of Venture Tape, whose lifelong passion for philanthropy and Boston University has shaped his extraordinary journey....
June 29, 2025
18. Guiding Nonprofits with Data-Driven Insights: A Conversation with Dr. Susan Korbel
In this episode of Non-Profit North Stars , host Jim Eskin sits down with Dr. Susan Korbel, founder of Core Research, to discuss the crucial role market research plays in the nonprofit sector. With over three decades of exper...
June 16, 2025
17. Love of Space featuring Caroline Schumacher, President & CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
In this special 17th episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin , we are joined by Caroline Schumacher, CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF), to explore how ASF is nurturing the next generation of STEM lead...
April 15, 2025
16. Fundable, Findable, and Fearless: Kevin L. Brown on Reinventing Nonprofit Fundraising
In this inspiring 16th episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, we spotlight Kevin L. Brown, Founding Partner and CEO of Mighty Ally, a global force in nonprofit strategy and branding. Speaking from Malaysia, Kevin shares the story behind his...
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