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
Jan. 11, 2026
23. The Art of Standing Out: How Nonprofits Can Thrive in a Digital, AI-Driven World
In this powerful new episode of Jim Eskin’s Nonprofit North Stars , Jim sits down with Graeme Watt , a visionary leader bridging the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. Together, they unpack how nonprofits can embrace bold story...
Jan. 5, 2026
22. Defying the Odds: A Conversation with Founder and CEO of The Student Expedition Program (STEP College-Prep), Dr. Tracy Baynes
A college education has never been so essential as it is in today’s complex, fast-changing and technology driven workplace. You must have the capacity to be a lifelong learner. The Student Expedition Program (STEP College-Pre...
Dec. 29, 2025
21. Innovating for Impact: How Christa Stelzmuller is Using Technology to End the Water Crisis
In this episode of Non-Profit North Stars , host Jim Eskin sits down with Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at Charity Water, to explore how technology and data are transforming the fight for global access to clea...
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...
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