GIVE & GROW DSM
Conversations that propel our community forward. Sponsored by Andy and Sarah Susanin and the RIA Group. Conversations with nonprofit organizations shaping Central Iowa’s future. Nonprofits are featured over three separate episodes – each one offering listeners a unique perspective through interviews with key staff members, donors and beneficiaries.
Episodes
The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Skate DSM: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain interviews philanthropist Virginia Lauridsen about her involvement with the nonprofit promoting skateboarding in Des Moines. Virginia shares how her family helped launch the Lauridsen Skatepark and Skate DSM’s "Get On Board" project, which provides skateboards and helmets to local children. The discussion explores the broader impact of phila...
The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Skate DSM: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain sits down with Norm Sterzenbach, founder and president of Skate DSM, to explore how a grassroots non-profit is transforming the skateboarding landscape in Des Moines, Iowa. Learn their impact on community building and youth empowerment - and the nuanced challenges of running and fundraising for a mission-driven organization. Whether you’re a non-profi...
In the 3rd of three episodes featuring Mind & Spirit Counseling Center Give & Grow DSM podcast host Siobhan Spain sits down with Starr Hinrichs, a donor and beneficiary of the Mind & Spirit. This conversation is a powerful exploration of mental health, the journey toward healing, and the transformative impact of accessible counseling services. Starr’s story, marked by resilience, vulnerability, and creativity, offers in...
The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Mind & Spirit Counseling Center: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with donor Michele Whitty. This conversation is a masterclass in the nuances of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and the transformative impact of intentional giving. Drawing from Michele’s 25+ years in fund development and her personal journey with Mind & Spirit, she discusses the importance of the board’s finan...
The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Mind & Spirit Counseling Center: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with Executive Director Jim Hayes to discuss the nonprofit's holistic approach to mental health.
They explore the integration of spirituality in therapy, financial accessibility for clients, and the growing demand for mental health services in Iowa, which faces workforce and resource challenges. Jim shares his pers...
The 3rd of 3 episodes featuring Joppa: Give & Grow DSM podcast host Siobhan Spain talks with Terry, who shares his journey through homelessness, health challenges, and recovery from addiction. Terry discusses the hardships he faced—including divorce, cancer, and living on the streets—and how support from organizations like Joppa helped him rebuild his life. The conversation highlights the importance of community resources, pers...
The 2nd of 3 episodes featuring Joppa: Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with donor and volunteer Todd Robsinson. Hear about the evolution of Todd’s volunteerism that led to his dedication as a donor and adviser. With an extensive background in finance, Todd speaks of the value Joppa’s support system has on the Des Moines community and the individuals they serve.
Joppa
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The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Joppa. Give & Grow DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with CEO and cofounder Joe Stevens to discuss Joppa’s nonprofit mission to ultimately end homelessness in Central Iowa. Joe discusses the beginnings of the faith-based organization, the many ways in which homelessness can happen to anyone, and plans for Joppa Village - a tiny home housing development based on the Community First Village model in Au...
For Give & Grow's 3rd Oakridge-focused episode, host Siobhan Interviews Zami Dainkeh, who grew up in the Oakridge community and is now a thriving 18 year old Oakridge employee and Drake University student. Hear about a day in the life of Zami and what it was like being raised by a single mom.
🌳 Oakridge Neighborhood
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Give & Grow launches with a focus on Oakridge Neighborhood for its first three episodes. This time host Siobhan Spain interviews volunteer, donor and board member Carol Bodensteiner. Carol talks about the evolution of her engagement at Oakridge, how they’re cultivating young donors, and the rewards of helping make a difference.https://oakridgeneighborhood.org/donate/https://www.linkedin.com/company/oakridge-neighborhoodhttps://...
Give & Grow launches with a focus on Oakridge Neighborhood. The nonprofit's CEO Deidre DeJear joins host Siobhan Spain to discuss how Oakridge helped shape her professional career early on, and how the organization navigates times of uncertainty. Deidre leans into Teree Caldwell-Johnson's legacy and the organization's blueprint for prioritizing collaborative efforts that serve the collective good.
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