Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin

In this episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, Jim welcomes Mikey Weinstein, founder and president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). Weinstein discusses his organization’s work advocating for religious freedom and church-state separation within the U.S. military, including the concerns brought to MRFF by service members and others seeking assistance. The conversation explores Weinstein’s family tradition of military service, the challenges surrounding religious free

In Episode 28 of Non Profit North Stars, Jim Eskin sits down with acclaimed author and journalist Janice Kaplan for an inspiring conversation about gratitude, happiness, purpose, and the power of perspective. From writing her first book in fourth grade to becoming the editor-in-chief of Parade and interviewing some of the world’s biggest names, Janice shares the curiosity and passion that have guided her remarkable career. She also explores how gratitude, our bodies, and the way we interpret li

Discover the inspiring journey of Rhanda Luna, a beacon in nonprofit leadership. In this episode of Nonprofit North Stars, host Jim Eskin celebrates the selfless dedication of individuals guiding nonprofits with passion and purpose. Dive into Rhanda Luna's impressive career as she shares insights from her two decades of fundraising expertise and groundbreaking doctoral research on trauma-informed leadership. Key Takeaways: - Understand how sustainability and healthy organizational culture can

Episode 26 of Jim Eskin’s Nonprofit North Stars spotlights Scott Marshall, President & CEO of Semester at Sea’s Institute for Shipboard Education. From a shipboard campus that visits 8–10 countries per voyage to “cohorts of distinction” (Engineering at Sea and an AI certificate track), Scott shares how immersive global learning builds purpose-driven leaders. We dig into student selection and diversity, scholarships (including ~$5M/year in aid), alumni impact, and practical ways to support this N

Angela R. Lewis is a former professional basketball player, author, entrepreneur and leadership coach. Standing 6'1" since age 12, Angela knows what it's like to stand out and find your place in the world. With over 1,000 points scored in both high school and college, professional experience overseas, and having coached more than 500 athletes, Angela brings authentic experience to her storytelling. She is the author of The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success, Post Moves: The

Episode 25 of Jim Eskin’s Nonprofit North Stars spotlights Whitney Solcher, CIO/Partner at Ulrich Investment Consultants. With 20+ years in institutional investing, Whitney breaks down how nonprofits at every stage—from first-time endowments to $100M+ funds—can tighten their IPS, smartly add alternatives, and tap into the $84T great wealth transfer. She also demystifies DAFs (they’re not just for the ultra-wealthy), shares how to build referral pipelines with advisors and attorneys, and connects