In this inaugural episode of Built for Good, host Kian Alavi sits down with Nick Hudson, Executive Director of Entertainment to Effect Change (E2AC), a nonprofit transforming the way social impact content is made and funded. Nick shares the journey of E2AC’s rapid growth, from a handful of fiscally sponsored projects to over 150, and discusses early challenges, lessons learned, and the unique value of specialized fiscal sponsorship.
The conversation highlights the changing landscape of content consumption, the essential role of philanthropy in funding documentaries and campaigns, and how E2AC connects creatives, causes, and funders to maximize impact.
Nick provides a behind-the-scenes look at successful projects like the documentary "Deliver Us" and the revitalization of the historic Malvern Cinema, which now serves as an inclusive, community-driven space.
Listeners will learn about the power of fiscal sponsorship to accelerate mission-driven work, the importance of making fundraising infrastructure accessible, and how allyship and innovation can create sustainable models for community engagement and storytelling. Funders, filmmakers, and nonprofit leaders alike will find inspiration and practical insights in this episode.