Calling Nonprofit & Social Impact Founders, CEOs, & Executives

Can I share something a little personal with you?

In 2007, I founded MyLifeLine Cancer Foundation with a vision to create community and connection for cancer patients and their caregivers.

I didn’t know HOW to lead an organization or build a team. Regardless, I was passionate about bringing community to cancer patients, so I jumped into the deep end and taught myself to swim.

So many mistakes were made, including almost drowning, but we strengthened our strokes (still using the swim analogy), and made it across the pool.

Thankfully, we pulled together a rock star team of dedicated Board members, volunteers, and talented staff who kept us afloat. We did great things together and enjoyed regular pool parties.

Valuable lessons came from finding mentors and coaches to help me build skills and competencies necessary for success.

As a leader, it is impossible to please everyone. It’s even more difficult to grow a nonprofit organization with limited resources.

After 10 years, we expanded our impact by merging with the global Cancer Support Community in 2018 and have served 300,000+ people & counting (check it out at www.MyLifeLine.org).

This merger was the best thing we ever did and was a win-win-win for both organizations and most importantly, for people impacted by cancer, offering them the most comprehensive suite of resources and services.

One thing I know for sure: Strategic collaborations can unlock massive growth and expansion.

In 2020, after the pandemic hit, I started Culture CARES® Global with a vision to help all mission-driven organizations struggling with mounting stress, burnout, and overwhelm.

We built the Culture CARES® Model to give nonprofits a data-driven process and structure to build a culture that could inspire connection and improve retention, loyalty, and reputation.

Bottomline: We cannot drive meaningful impact with cultures of burnout. Employees in the nonprofit sector are motivated by making a difference in the lives of others. Yet their health takes a toll with overwork and stress. Our industry is led by generous, heart-centered humans (like YOU!), and we need you to be healthy and happy to do your best work. Make sense?

Let's talk about YOU.

Your passion for a cause drew you to your mission.

You’ve earned your stripes and lead an important organization now.

But…you’re exhausted most of the time.

You may be thinking about how to get out and/or unclear about how to fix staff issues that are taking up all your time.

Is your health suffering as self-care takes a backseat?

Do you remember why you chose this career?

You know your purpose - but you question - is the sacrifice is worth it.

Community needs are endless, and work demands everything.

You don’t want to give up though. Your community is important to you.

You are a self-proclaimed lifelong learner always reading and seeking innovative ways to find NEW solutions to old problems.

You want to experience peace and harmony among your staff and board, so you can successfully collaborate together on your mission, programs, and financial goals.

You want to lead a healthy, empowering, and inclusive culture that raises your organization’s reputation in the community.

Ultimately, you want to feel in control again and lean into the challenges with more courage, clarity, and confidence.

In 2025, it’s tough, because the wheels have fallen off and uncertainty reigns.

However, you are a passionate advocate and fighter for your mission and your people.

You want to be bolder in meetings and hold people accountable to excellence.

You want to quickly resolve and/or prevent conflict and misunderstandings.

You want to delegate more and empower your team.

You want to feel energized….not always behind the 8-ball.

Executive Directors, CEOs, and senior leaders, you often feel alone and isolated.

You deserve support during these chaotic times to manage the change and growth ahead.

You want a thought partner, mentor, confidante, and experienced coach on your side that offers on-demand resources and consistent support.

This is WHY we do what we do.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Reach out to discuss your unique challenges and learn if our VIP Signature Program would be a good solution.