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Levon Williams, Change Agent and Capacity Builder of Rooted in Equity, joins The5 to talk about being an Inclusive Change Catalyst.     Levon Williams (he/him) is a consultant, facilitator, change agent, and capacity builder. He is a passionate thought partner & institutional organizer, guiding organizations through the process of transformative change as a part of his consulting firm Rooted in Equity. Levon was formerly a Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) Senior Fellow for the American Alliance of Museums’ Facing Change Initiative, working directly with boards of directors to create more inclusive and equitable board cultures. He also served as a Lead Mediator at the Community Justice and Mediation Center in Bloomington, Indiana where he was trained in Community Mediation and Restorative Justice practices.   Since 2019 Levon has collaborated with nonprofit & philanthropic leaders and staff in support of operationalizing their equity, inclusion, and antiracism goals and disrupting systems of oppression. Levon holds master's degrees in Nonprofit Management and Arts Administration from Indiana University. Implementing adaptive Leadership strategies, systems thinking, and self reflection in service of collective liberation are his jam.   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Joy Nathan, Executive Director of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, Antisemitism Advisory Commission, joins The5 to talk about Engaging State Organizations/Commissions for Support.  Joy brings her immense experience working with groups across the state through partnerships, funding and more.   Joy is a proven executive with a demonstrated track record of achieving results. A recognized leader in managing nonprofit and political organizations, and strong relationship builder with a focus on donor solicitation and strategic implementation.    Joy has been the Executive Director of the THGAAC for nearly 5 years (almost the same amount of time as NMBL has been around).  In her role with the THGAAC, she leads the fulfilment of THGAAC's duties in supporting public education and awareness of the Holocaust, other genocides, and antisemitism in Texas by: * Conducting a biennial study and submitting a report on antisemitism in Texas to the governor and the Legislature * Providing advice and assistance to public and private primary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education in Texas meeting with and providing information and assistance to public and private organizations * Compiling a list of volunteer speakers who have agreed to share their knowledge and experiences regarding the Holocaust and other genocides annually coordinating events in Texas * Memorializing the Holocaust and other genocides and soliciting volunteers to participate in commemorative events * Collaborating with groups to support efforts to recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day and making recommendations on whether it should be a state holiday   Prior to her time at the THGAAC, Joy has held roles with Food+City, Shalom Austin, and AIPAC.  Joy received her BA in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from The University of Texas - Austin.     The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Jose Marroquin, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager of the Society of Actuaries, joins The5 to discuss Engaging and Sustaining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  Jose dives into this topic to look at how groups can go beyond a surface level DEI approach to better embed DEI into their culture.   Jose believes in leading with his values, participating in life long learning, and being an advocate for equity. Currently, Jose is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at the Society of Actuaries. Previously, he served as the Director of Student Affairs, within the Nursing School at Loyola University Chicago.   In addition, Jose has acquired leadership board experience while serving with the ALPFA Chicago Professional Board, OMD Chicago Associates Board, and the ACPA Latinx Network. Jose has a B.S. from Western Illinois University, M.A. from Ball State University, and a MBA from Loyola University Chicago.   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Josh Wilson, Executive Director/CEO of Mission: St. Louis, joins The5 to discuss Getting Off The Ground.  Nonprofits, like their for profit counterparts, launch everyday... some succeed and grow, others remain small for years, while others shut their doors.  Josh started Mission: St. Louis over 15 years ago and has grown the organization significantly in that time.  Josh joins The5 to share tips on that growth.     Josh is the Executive Director and Founder of Mission: St. Louis. He loves spending time with his family, fishing + all things LSU.   As founder and president of Mission: St. Louis, Wilson oversees a team of staff and volunteers who tackle breaking the cycle of poverty on several fronts – education, employment, and community. Now in its sixteenth year, the organization assists people of all generations. Depending on the individual's age and circumstance, the Mission: St. Louis team provides support that includes – and extends far beyond – tutoring, job training, and home repair.   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Corporate Giving varies from one organization to another, but should always be a part of a nonprofits plans. Julio Suárez joins The5 to talk about five key things that nonprofit leaders should understand about corporate giving – including the different corporate giving models, the role that corporate giving plays as part of a nonprofit’s development strategy, and more.    As Managing Director at DRiWaterstone Human Capital, Julio's priority is to match purpose-driven leaders with purpose and mission-driven organizations and teams! This includes private foundations, community foundations, nonprofits, social impact enterprises and ESG/CSR teams. Julio brings over 15 years of experience within the philanthropic, social impact, corporate responsibility and diversity, equity & inclusion fields. In fact, he's led two corporate foundations in his career, where he oversaw grants totaling over $10M/year. Julio also has extensive experience partnering with brand marketing teams and nonprofit organizations to develop cause marketing campaigns that help connect brands with consumers and generate donations for the NGOs. Julio leverages his extensive network and deep understanding of the field to help purpose and mission-driven organizations to recruit experienced and talented leaders to join their teams. He is passionate about social impact programs and bring an in-depth knowledge about: • Philanthropy: Grantmaking and Grants Management • Stakeholder Relations and Stakeholder Management • Cause Marketing Campaigns • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Corporate Responsibility & ESG Strategy • Corporate Giving, Matching & Technology Donations • Nonprofit & Volunteer Management • Community Affairs • Executive recruiting for the social impact sector   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.  

Todd Hovermale joins The5 to talk about Building Effective Relationships.  Critical to every nonprofit leader, Building Effective Relationships should be a focus for both internal and external constituents, both up and down your organization from your board to your volunteers.     Todd Hovermale has had a long career in banking, an industry critical to building effective relationships due to its commodity based nature, most recently working for Regions Bank as their Commercial Banking Leader.  Prior to that, Todd held roles with JP Morgan Chase with his last role being as Executive Director.     Todd lives in St. Louis with his large family (we're losing track if it's 7, 8, 9 kids, he might be too).  Todd received his BA in Economics from the University of Illinois and his MBA from Northern Illinois University.     The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Zac Harmon, CFO of the World Affairs Council Dallas Fort Worth and award winning musician, joins The5 to talk about Juggling Two Professional Careers.  Zac talks through his history balancing an incredible international music career with his accounting career that transitioned into nonprofit leadership.   Leading a nonprofit is a lot of work, add in another career, like so many nonprofit leaders end up doing, and it can wear on an individual.  Zac talks through how he handled this effort and grew to be incredibly successful in both careers. Beginning his musical career in Jackson, MS at the age of 16 Zac Harmon never settled for one path.  Despite a career of awards, countless tours, and multiple album releases, Zac never settled for an individual path.  Zac pursued his career through accounting with major accounting firms before transitioning into a nonprofit role eventually leading the Old Red Courthouse Museum in Dallas, TX before taking over as CFO of The World Affairs Council Dallas Fort Worth.  Zac continues his dual career, with travel dates through France scheduled for later this year.     The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Jackie Dace, Executive Director of St. Louis Artworks, joins The5 to talk about Stable Income and Budgeting.  Jackie leads listeners through her own significant experience with museums and nonprofits and working through balancing long term budgeting with funding that only provides for the short term.     Jacqueline K. Dace is the Executive Director with St. Louis Artworks, in St. Louis, MO, overseeing the creation of numerous public art installations throughout the city. Dace previously served as deputy director of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; director of internal affairs and interim executive director at the National Blues Museum; project manager for the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson; collections manager at the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago; curator of African American history at the Missouri Historical Society and adjunct professor of Afro-African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Dace is a recipient of the Hollywood Black Film Festival and Kansas City Film Festival Awards, as well as the National Arts Strategies Fellowship. She participated in the inaugural Public History Institute, developed by the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, held at Yale University. Dace has served as a practitioner with W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s Racial Equity program and graduated from the Jackson Division of the FBI Citizens Academy. Dace was selected to participate in the first American Express Women in Music Leadership Academy, 2018, held in New York City and is the recipient of the 2019 Ohio Valley Regional Emmy for the documentary. “Mandela: Prepared to Die”. In 2022, Dace served as an Outstanding Alumni speaker at the Undergraduate Ceremony, for the College of Arts & Sciences at Webster University. In 2023, Dace received the Museum Leadership Award from the Association of African American Museums and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Webster University. Dace currently serves on the Design Committee for Delmar Main Street is currently a member of Webster University’s College and Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory Board. She’s additionally served on several committees for the Organization of American Historians, the National Council on Public History, the Oral History Association, the Annual Meeting of the American Alliance of Museums and is a former board member for the Association of African American Museums.   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Wendell Covington, Founding Executive Director of the VP Community Impact Foundation, joins The5 to talk about Removing the Scarcity Mindset.  In Wendell's current role he partners with nonprofits across the St. Louis community enhancing their efforts through providing volunteers, coaching, board members, and funding.  Through his significant experience and efforts Wendell has watched organizations going through the Scarcity Mindset and often talks with them on going beyond it to improve their organization.   Wendell is an experienced executive leader, educator, service provider, and civic and community organizer.  With over 30 years experience working with youth and at risk populations. Serving in various capacities from administrator, teacher, guidance counselor, and therapist.  Wendell took over as the Founding Executive Director of the VP Community Impact Foundation after time leading NPower-St. Louis, Matthews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club, and Gateway to College. Wendell uses his expertise in program design and development, as well as evaluation, and research to enhance the communities he leads.   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.

Adam Davis, Senior Vice President of Planning and Capacity Building at Arts Consulting Group, joins The5 to talk about Facilities & Operations Planning.  Facilities & Operations Planning is critical to organizations as they look towards their future and build their foundation.  Adam comes at these plans from his significant background in arts & theater organizations, but these critical thoughts hold true for nonprofits of all types.     Adam Davis (he/him/his) is a results-driven leader with 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and performing arts sector. Davis resourcefully strategizes and implements complex initiatives to remove obstacles, leverages strong connections, and fulfills programmatic goals that propel organizational objectives. His areas of expertise include strategic planning and community engagement, board development, operational efficiency, fundraising and capital campaigns, arts facilities and program planning, and financial forecasting.   Davis most recently served as Managing Director of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts. In this role, he managed 30 full-time and 150 seasonal staff members. He oversaw the annual budget, maximized fundraising results, and managed facility capitalization, while strategizing with the board to raise a cash reserve. During his tenure, he also led a strategic planning process that resulted in the initial phase of a redevelopment plan for the 33-acre campus, and the implementation of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility training for staff and board members.   Davis has also previously served as Managing Director of the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, a community-oriented major performing arts center for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Davis directed programming and operations for more than 230 events annually, including producing all activities for the John Anson Ford Theatre. In order to achieve a $72.2 million theater renovation, he strategized with key stakeholders within the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to raise $65 million in capital funds for the state-of-the-art renovation. Davis has also held roles as Theater Operations Manager at Pepperdine University’s Center for the Arts, where he managed the operations of three theater facilities and the logistics for 150 events annually, and Company Manager at La Jolla Playhouse, where he supported accomplished theater artists, oversaw contract negotiations, and managed the departmental budget.   Davis was a member of the Southern California Leadership Network and IDEA Leadership Cohort Berkshire County, and a board member of California Presenters. He received an Emmy Award for producing the 54th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. Davis holds a bachelor of arts in theatre from Principia College.   The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing.  The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary.  Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.