DS Affiliates In Action podcast

#Government #Downsyndrome #Nonprofit #Deanna Pitt Tharpe #Non-Profit

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

DS Affiliates in Action Podcast

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DSAIA talks Down syndrome and DSAs with individuals in the Down syndrome community.

16 episodes

DS Affiliates in Action Podcast

updated 7 years ago

Series home•Feed

DSAIA talks Down syndrome and DSAs with individuals in the Down syndrome community.

16 episodes

#Government #Downsyndrome #Nonprofit #Deanna Pitt Tharpe #Non-Profit

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Building a Better Cookie Jar 40:00

7 years ago40:00

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Embezzlement in the nonprofit sector is more common than you think. Recently, the Down syndrome association community is abuzz with the news that another organization has been affected and legal action is taking place. The question becomes - how can you as a DSA leader (board or staff) keep it from happening to you? Embezzlement not only hurts an organization, it hurts the people it serves and the community that supports it. We can't expect to prevent it 100%, but a few simple steps can reduce its likelihood substantially. But perhaps the most important step is to set an atmosphere and climate of accountability. In this month's podcast, we'll discuss both internal controls and the role of the board in oversight of the nonprofit. Our guests are Amy Van Bergen, former executive director of Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, and Jane Page-Steiner, nonprofit consultant and BoardSource certified trainer.…

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Founder's Syndrome 34:48

7 years ago34:48

34:48

We are talking Founder's Syndrome with guests Mandy Pearce and Marie Palacios of Funding For Good. Defined as "a disease in nonprofits that has it genesis in the inspiration and personality - or personalities that created the organization". It's often a topic of discussion at our leadership conference, in leaders' circles, and around the cocktail table after sessions are over. And this discussion does not disappoint! Check out the blog post that inspired this interview: https://fundingforgood.org/the-path-to-recovery-ten-steps-to-overcome-non-profit-founders-syndrome/…

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What's In A Name? 8:26

7 years ago8:26

8:26

Ever wondered if your DSA should change its name? And if it did, what would that entail? Shanon McCormick sat down with Deanna Tharpe at DSAIA 2018 to discuss the new Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut name.

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Tired of Your Tired Old Annual Report? 14:33

7 years ago14:33

14:33

Mazarine Treyz of Wild Woman Fundraising explains why a well-orchestrated annual report IS important for your organization, its donors, its constituents, and the community. More than just a listing of donors and a few financial numbers, it can be an incredible tool in fundraising if done correctly.

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Patti Saylor: Ethan's Story Continues 5 Years Later 14:17

7 years ago14:17

14:17

After her moving keynote address at the 2018 DSAIA Leadership Conference, Patti Saylor sits down with DSAIA to discuss what has happened in the 5 years since her son Ethan's death.

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Do You Know The History of DSAIA? 11:46

7 years ago11:46

11:46

Two of the "founding" board members of DSAIA (and steering committee members) talk to Deanna Tharpe of DSAIA about the past and future of the trade association. Mac Macsovits (Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association) and Amy Van Bergen (consultant with Global Down Syndrome Foundation) discuss the history of DSAIA in this interview recorded at the DSAIA 2018 Leadership Conference in Denver.…

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So, It's Not About Who You Know But How Well You Know Them! 19:19

7 years ago19:19

19:19

Sandy Rees, CEO of Get Fully Funded, joins DSAIA Live to talk about how relationships are the key to successful fundraising. Sandy discusses how to build your donor base, donor-focused communications, and the importance of building relationships.

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Being Intentional : From Brand Strategy to Work Culture 24:51

7 years ago24:51

24:51

DSAIA visits with Jay Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Firespring, to discuss work culture, the overhead myth, and new and exciting ways to work smarter and not harder.

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Event Fundraising Tips 19:27

8 years ago19:27

19:27

Katie Coughlin, Special Event Coordinator from LuMind Research Down Syndrome Foundation, gives us a few pieces of advice when working on your next fundraising event (just in time for walk season) and discusses the new exciting things at LuMind this year.

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Latest Research on Prevalence of Down Syndrome in the U.S. 16:22

8 years ago16:22

16:22

DSAIA sits down with Dr. Brian Skotko to discuss the findings of a 4-year research project on Down syndrome in the United States. The results are quite extraordinary.

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Prenatal Outreach Resources (2017) 8:36

8 years ago8:36

8:36

Stephanie Meredith (National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Diagnosis at the University of Kentucky) and Heather Bradley (Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network) talk about prenatal outreach resources available to our community. Courtney Dunevant talked to the duo after their presentation at the DSAIA conference in Cincinnati in February 2017.…

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All About Accreditation 27:09

8 years ago27:09

27:09

Lisa French of Down Syndrome of Louisville and Lisa Wells of Down Syndrome Indiana sit down with Deanna Tharpe to discuss why they chose to pursue accreditation through DSAIA and the benefits of success.

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Walk Season Will Be Here Before You Know It: DSAIA Live with ds-connex 9:13

8 years ago9:13

9:13

Dana Wells with ds-connex sits down with Courtney Dunevant at DSAIA in Cincinnati. They talk about how it's never too early to start planning your walk and how online promotion can spur on fundraising as early as 4 months prior to your walk.

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DSAIA Live with 4th Wall Backstage 23:45

8 years ago23:45

23:45

What do you get when you combine special education with theater? Just the right mix to create something incredible for the disability community that spreads across Michigan. And now, DSAIA is bringing it to you! It all started with the Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan...

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We're Discussing Social Media: Trends and Success Stories! 42:14

8 years ago42:14