529. Reimagining Nonprofit Missions for Today's World - Dorri McWhorter, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

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Meet Dorri. When it comes to reimagining the nonprofit sector, she not only talks the talk but also walks the walk. She’s the President and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, previously serving as CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. Under her leadership, the YWCA operating budget grew from $10.5 million to $38 million🤯👏She also led the effort in developing NYSE: WOMN, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that supports women's empowerment, teaming up with Impact Shares - the first nonprofit investment advisor to create an ETF product. You might also recognize her from the UnCharitable film 🤩 Don’t miss this conversation. We're sure you'll leave this episode as inspired and motivated as we did!
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President and CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
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Chapters

1. 529. Reimagining Nonprofit Missions for Today's World - Dorri McWhorter, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago (00:00:00)

2. Impact Uprising With Dory McWhorter (00:02:20)

3. Impact and Value in Nonprofit Work (00:07:08)

4. Unlocking Value and Impact in Nonprofits (00:16:15)

5. Thinking Big (00:26:00)

6. Innovative Initiatives at YMCA Metro Chicago (00:32:47)

7. Community Engagement and Support for Mission (00:40:39)