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
May 6, 2025
19. 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 nearly 100 nonprofits...
May 5, 2025
18. 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 shares how her deep...
May 4, 2025
17. Legacy, Leadership, and Loyalty: Larry Cosso’s Dedication to BU and Nonprofit Excellence
In this episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, we spotlight Larry Cosso, Principal and Treasurer of Venture Tape, whose lifelong passion for philanthropy and Boston University has shaped his extraordinary journey. A dedicated BU alumnus...
May 3, 2025
16. Launching Innovation: Inspiring the Next Generation with Caroline Schumacher of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
In this special 15th 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 leaders and innovators. With a...
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...
Feb. 22, 2025
15. Keeping Fundraisers Fundraising: Insights on Retention and Leadership with Sally Bryant
In this thought-provoking 15th episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, we sit down with Sally Bryant, CEO of the Bryant Group, to tackle the critical issue of fundraiser retention in the nonprofit sector. With decades of expertise in...
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