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November 25, 2024 19 mins

Taylor Endicott is the Community Program Manager at Giving DuPage, an organization dedicated to promoting volunteerism and connecting volunteers with nonprofit organizations throughout DuPage County. She has government and nonprofit work experience, including her previous role at Make-A-Wish Illinois. Taylor is committed to serving the community and building a solid foundation that creates a space for connecting volunteers with various impactful opportunities. She holds a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University and an MBA from Indiana Tech.

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Have you ever wanted to volunteer but didn't know where to start, or are you a nonprofit looking for committed volunteers? Learn how a platform is transforming the volunteer landscape — from community engagement to supporting local nonprofits' fundraising.

Taylor Endicott, an experienced professional in the nonprofit space, shares her enlightening career path, leading her back home to DuPage County, where she now fosters volunteering and nonprofit collaboration. Her unique path illustrates a deep-rooted passion for community service, propelled by her early experiences in nonprofit work and an academic background in parks, tourism, and business administration. She discusses the challenges and priorities of increasing awareness for Giving DuPage and enhancing the volunteer portal experience. Taylor underscores the organization's integral role in community-building through planned philanthropy, demonstrating how a focused mission can lead to widespread communal support.

In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith interviews Taylor Endicott, Community Program Manager at Giving DuPage, about connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities and supporting nonprofits. Taylor shares her inspiring journey into nonprofit leadership, the biggest challenges facing Giving DuPage today, how it connects volunteers with nonprofits, and how Giving DuPage Days supports local nonprofits' fundraising.

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