Meet Erin. She’s the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, the region’s largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network. Despite facing four federally named natural disasters in less than a year, Erin and her team remained resilient and unwavering in their commitment to the community. In a surprising turn of events, a mysterious email led to a $1.1 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott🎁 Erin used this gift to launch the Big Defender Fund, securing the future of youth mentoring programs in her community, no matter the challenges Mother Nature throws their way🌩️ Erin shares valuable lessons for nonprofit leaders on thriving in turbulent times, seeking help amidst chaos, and rebuilding organizations to be stronger and more resilient than ever💪 Prepare for some touching stories – you won't want to miss this one!

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Case Study: BBBS Southwest Louisiana
How nonprofits can thrive during turbulent times During Turbulent Times
Ways to build a future-ready organization

Today’s Guest
Erin Davison, CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana

Episode Highlights

Erin’s story and journey to where she is today (2:30)
Leading an organization during four catastrophic events (7:00)
An unexpected $1.1 million donation (11:40)
The impact of a transformative gift (16:40)
Erin’s lessons learned about creating a future-ready organization (25:15)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Erin’s life (29:55)
Erin’s One Good Thing: Grace. (35:20)
How to connect with Erin and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana (38:15)

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496. Thriving in Turbulent Times + Building a Future-Ready Organization - Erin Davison

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