Nonprofits are built by people who care deeply, and the best ones pair that mission with serious business discipline.

In this episode of Agency for Change, Lyn welcomes back friend of the podcast, Danette O'Connell from The Nonprofit Cooperative, who joins us to share how understanding that "nonprofit" is simply a tax status is actually the key that unlocks your organization's full potential.

Danette digs into what social entrepreneurship really looks like for founders, executive directors, and development teams, covering everything from diversifying funding and building one-year strategic plans that actually get used, to free resources, deep-dive trainings, and a collaborative network where nonprofits lift each other up.

Connect with Danette and the Nonprofit Cooperative at:

· Website – https://www.thenonprofitcooperative.org

· Contact – info@thenonprofitcooperative.org

· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thenonprofitcooperative

· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitcooperative

· LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nonprofit-cooperative

Words that ring like a bell: there are two patients in every Alzheimer’s diagnosis—the person you love and the caregiver they rely on.

In this episode of Agency for Change, former Wisconsin governor Marty Schreiber joins us to share the most personal campaign of his life: caring for his wife Elaine through nearly two decades of Alzheimer’s, and transforming grief and guilt into tools that protect dignity, spark joy, and keep caregivers alive.

Marty shares vivid stories, grounded advice for navigating guilt and asking for help, and resources for caregivers seeking support. His book, My Two Elaines, distills these lessons into a guide for learning, coping, and surviving with compassion.

Connect with Marty at

· Website – https://mytwoelaines.com

· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MyTwoElaines

· YouTube – www.youtube.com/@martinschreiber5316

Addressing homelessness requires more than temporary solutions — it requires hope, accountability, and community collaboration.

In this episode of Agency for Change, Rich Schaus, Executive Director of Gospel Rescue Mission, shares how his organization helps individuals experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives through relationship, responsibility, and practical support.

Rich explains how their programs focus on restoring hope, developing job skills, and helping people move toward meaningful goals and long-term stability.

Connect with Rich and Gospel Rescue Mission at:

· Website – http://grmok.org/

· Get your FREE gift: https://grmok.org/freegift/

· Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/grmok1931

· Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/grmok1931/