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From Grief to Giving: Building a Community that Raises More Impact
Raise Nation
34 minutes 53 seconds
4 months ago
From Grief to Giving: Building a Community that Raises More Impact
Empowering all nonprofit founders by building community and embracing purpose.
SHOW NOTES:
June 26, 2025 - Episode # 190
From Grief to Giving: Building a Community that Raises More Impact
On this heartfelt episode of Raise Nation Radio, host Dawn Lego sits down with Darren Port, founder and CEO of Powered by Professionals, for a conversation that blends personal passion with professional purpose. From navigating loss to raising over $300 million for causes that matter, Darren shares how his journey into fundraising and nonprofit event management became a mission to empower others.
Together, they explore the birth of the Nonprofit Founders Collective, a new initiative designed to unite and support nonprofit founders through shared wisdom, practical tools, and emotional resilience. Whether you're a seasoned fundraiser or just beginning your nonprofit journey, this episode is a powerful reminder that while data drives strategy, community drives impact.
Guest Reflection:
"You can’t build a nonprofit alone. Behind every impact story is a community, a strategy, and a lot of heart." -- Darren Port
Episode Highlights:
- Discover how Darren turned personal tragedy into a career of purpose and fundraising success.
- Learn why data isn’t just numbers—it’s the key to sustainable nonprofit growth.
- Explore the critical business mindset nonprofits must adopt to thrive.
- Dive into the vision and goals behind the Nonprofit Founders Collective.
- Hear stories of real impact from decades of event and community building.
- Understand why emotional stamina and collaboration are vital in the nonprofit world.
Connect with our Guests:
Darren Port - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenport/
Episodes Resources:
Powered by Professionals - https://www.poweredbyprofessionals.com/
Blog - https://www.poweredbyprofessionals.com/blog/
Videos - https://www.poweredbyprofessionals.com/videos/
Free Consultation - https://www.poweredbyprofessionals.com/contact/
From Champions to Fundraisers -https://www.onecause.com/webinar/from-champions-to-fundraisers-activating-boards-honorees-volunteers-to-boost-event-revenue/
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