According to the CDC, epilepsy is one of the most common conditions affecting the brain. It affects people of all ages and race however treatment is not evenly distributed. We spoke with leaders of four nonprofits whose missions all work toward research and support for all who struggle with epilepsy. Our guests today are; Beth Lewin Dean, President & CEO of Cure Epilepsy; Roy Cherry, CEO of The Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio; & Ilene Penn Miller, Director of Rare Epilepsy Network and Director of Epilepsies Action Network.
The PoetJournalist: The Power of Poetry | Nonprofit Report
We discuss with artist Aaron Dworkin his collection of poems, “The PoetJournalist.” Aaron Dworkin is a Poetjournalist, Social Entrepreneur, Performing Artist, Author, Filmmaker, Philanthropist, and Professor of Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
Haywood Burns Institute | Nonprofit Report
In our interview with leaders of the Haywood Burns Institute, we continue our dialogue on American civil society. Our guests today are the Co-Executive Director of Haywood Burns Institute; Tshaka Barrows; Sam Mellerson; & Mike Finley.
Local News Is Under Attack | Nonprofit Report
Local journalism is facing a rapidly changing media landscape which has them facing challenges such as community distrust in media and even assault on press freedoms. Our guests are; Stephanie Campbell, CEO of The Kansas City Beacon & Eric Meyer, Owner & Publisher of Marion County Record.
KickStart: Increasing Agricultural Productivity and Incomes | Nonprofit Report
How can we sustainable increase agricultural productivity and incomes in the global south? Our guests are; Peter Juma, President & Chief Operating Officer of KickStart & Martin Fisher, CEO & Co-Founder of KickStart.
COVID’s Legacy on K-12 Education | Nonprofit Report
COVID’s legacy on K-12 education. What we can learn and how do we move forward. Our guests are; Wendy Loloff Cooper, CEO of Generation Schools Network & Paula White, Executive Director of 50CAN – New Jersey.
Advocating For Children And Youth In Foster Care | Nonprofit Report
We’re chatting with Ann Wrixon, Executive Director of CASA of Contra Costa, about advocating for abused and neglected children and youth in foster care in their community.
Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Care: Exploring the Latest Innovations | Nonprofit Report
We will be discussing recent advancements in breast cancer diagnosis and treatments. Our special guests: Victoria Wolodzko Smart, Senior Vice President, Mission of Susan G. Komen Foundation; Jean Sachs MSS, MLSP, Chief Executive Officer of Living Beyond Breast Cancer; & Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder & CEO of The Rose Center for Breast Excellence.
Getting Goods To Where They Will Do The Most Good | Nonprofit Report
What does it take to get goods to underserved communities, many of whom are recovering from disaster or crisis? Our special guest: Romaine Seguin, Chief Executive Officer of Good360
Anne Frank Opera: Bringing History to the Stage | Nonprofit Report
How did The Diary of Anne Frank become an Opera? We spoke with the three people who were able to bring this story to the operatic stage and discussed their ten year journey from idea to production. Our special guests are: Shulamit Ran, Composer & Andrew MacLeish Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Music of the University of Chicago; Dennis Hanthorn, Principal for m/Oppenheim and Former General Director of The Atlanta Opera; & Arthur Fagen, Conductor & Professor of Music and Co-Chair of the Jacobs School of Music Department of Orchestral Conducting and Music Director of Indiana University & The Atlanta Opera.
Nonprofit Spotlight
Nonprofit Spotlight: Rise Recovery in Texas Helps Youths Overcome Addiction and Change the Course of their Lives
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Rise Recovery CEO Evita Morin on helping youths overcome addiction and change the course of their lives.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Organization Works to Protect the Last Line of Defense Against Injustice in the U.S.
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Alliance for Justice President & Founder Nan Aron on uniting leaders with organizations in order to create a more just and equal world.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Orange County Nonprofit Focuses on Creativity to Help At-Risk Youth Shape Bright Futures
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with The Wooden Floor CEO Dawn Reese on how the organization is encouraging dance and freedom of expression while also highlighting the importance of pursuing a higher education.
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Providing a Thriving Green Space in the Heart of Boston
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Executive Director Jesse Brackenbury on how the organization revolutionized the ways in which Boston is enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Center for Developmental Services in Greenville, South Carolina Uniting Health Professionals to Place Families First
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Fit Kids Founder & Executive Director Ashley Hunter on how the organization is building physical strength and confidence among underserved youth
Nonprofit Spotlight: Fit Kids Teaching Palo Alto Children the Importance of “Playing with a Purpose” Through Physical Activity
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Fit Kids Founder & Executive Director Ashley Hunter on how the organization is building physical strength and confidence among underserved youth
Nonprofit Spotlight: Indianapolis’ Complete College America Fighting the Completion Crisis by Helping Students Earn Degrees and Instilling Hope for a Brighter Future
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Complete College America President & CEO Yolanda Watson Spiva on how the organization is working to guide low-income students in finishing their college degree within 4 years.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services Building Upon its Rich Legacy to Mentor Los Angeles Youth
Read our interview with Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services CEO Silvio Orlando on the organization’s profound legacy of guiding Los Angeles youth in need during difficult times.
A Year in Review: Our Work at mOppenheim.Org
From new collaborations with PBS and public media stations to articles highlighting the work of leaders across the country, our continued coverage of nonprofit organizations emphasizes their unwavering dedication to strengthening communities across the world.
INSIGHT with Mark Oppenheim: 2019’s Most Viewed Videos
As we look forward to 2020, we want to thank all of the organizations featured for sharing their work and insights with us and celebrate the top 5 most viewed INSIGHT with Mark Oppenheim interviews of the past year.
mOp-Ed
mOp-Ed: Supporting Someone Who Lost a Loved One to Suicide
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis that has stopped the world in its tracks, religious communities around the world are embracing new and creative ways of connecting with each other. Social distancing efforts have resulted in video calls for sermons, prayers in open spaces, and other creative measures to keep communities close during these challenging times.
mOp-Ed: Praying While Helping God Keeps Us Healthy
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis that has stopped the world in its tracks, religious communities around the world are embracing new and creative ways of connecting with each other. Social distancing efforts have resulted in video calls for sermons, prayers in open spaces, and other creative measures to keep communities close during these challenging times.
mOp-Ed: It’s 2020: Are Efforts to Diversify the Corporate World Effective at All?
Corporate Diversity professionals are crucial to the improvement of our nation’s workforce and yet they are rarely supported by the businesses that hire them. Though embraced by many businesses and corporations as a good starting point for positive change, systems of inclusion are often set up to fail when diversity leaders are not actively supported by the companies that hire them.
mOp-Ed: How to Move Your University from Crisis to Transformation
Coronavirus has essentially canceled the Spring term as envisioned; i.e., on-campus classes were cancelled, and most moved online. There are serious implications for enrollments for Fall term and finances, and many are wondering if there will be a Fall term at all (we think so).
mOp-Ed: Leveraging Addiction to Attack Freedom
Facebook and other social media platforms sell their ability to direct our eyes to content. These platforms have been accused of promulgating and profiting from various forms of racism and disinformation shaped to cause harm and division in America, and authoritarianism in the world.
mOp-Ed: Reporting from a Protest March in Memory of George Floyd
For the past two weeks, there have been numerous reports claiming the protests surrounding George Floyd’s death are perpetrating more violence. Guest writer Mark Oppenheim attended one of these protests in San Francisco and shares his personal experience on how the event created more unity among community members.
mOp-Ed: Standing Together
I was speaking yesterday with a 27 year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department working on the front lines of demonstrations, some of which turned violent.
mOp-Ed: COVID-19 News from Nonprofit Country
Various nonprofit sectors have experienced a range of impacts. Conferences and group meetings are being delayed or cancelled. Nonprofits that provide services where direct contact or travel is required are heavily impacted. Fundraising and earned income streams are taking a hit. Other impacts will depend on sector
mOp-Ed: Museum Directors – The Manager vs the Art Historian
Should art historical or management credentials drive Board decision making?
mOp-Ed: Become an Advocate for Foster Children in Need and Stop Further Abuse
Guest Writer Keri Vellis, President and Founder of Keri’s Kids, discusses the current state of the foster care system and the need for supportive
Insight
Kay Schwartz & Todd Slisher – Making Learning Fun in Flint
Todd Slisher, Executive Director of the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium, and Kay Schwartz, Director at Flint Public Library, discuss making learning fun and engaging as well as keeping Flint’s history alive.
Shannon Easter White – Investing in Flint
Shannon Easter White, Trustee of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses how the FIA collaborates with the community of Flint in ways that go beyond just art and culture.
Thomas Lillie, Kathryn Boles, and Elizabeth Saab Discuss Shaping the FIA
The Flint Institute of Arts’ President of the Board of Directors Thomas Lillie, Trustee Kathryn Boles, Trustee Elizabeth Saab discuss the impact FIA has on their visitors and how the community of Flint helps shape the programs and exhibits the institute offers.
John Henry – The Power of Art and Art Education
John Henry, Museum Director of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses the FIA’s current programs and how art education is important for the growth of the community.
Elizabeth Murphy – The Flint Institute of Arts Then and Now
Elizabeth Murphy, Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses her time with the FIA and her excitement for its future.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala – The Importance of Cultural Institutions in Flint
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Flint community leader, medical doctor, and the Chair of the American Medical Association discusses Flint, the community, and the importance of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) to the community.
Get to Know The Flint Institute of Arts
The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is the second-largest art museum in Michigan and one of the largest museum-connected community art schools in the United States. The FIA makes art accessible and inclusive to all members of their community through permanent collection and temporary exhibitions: guided tours; lectures and community dialogues; art classes, workshops, and studio demonstrations; gallery, studio, and outreach programs for PreK-12, Head Start, and homeschool students; films and videos; print, audio, and multimedia resources.
In this collaboration with The Flint Institute of Arts, we spoke to Flint community leaders and discusses the work they do to provide spaces of art and culture to the people of Flint, Michigan.
INSIGHT: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley – David Lewis
David Lewis, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, discusses how the organization serves its community by connecting organizations for health, safety and education with the community. He discusses the immense engagement of the community in giving and supporting important causes. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
INSIGHT: Greater Valley YMCA – David Fagerstrom
David Fagerstrom, President and CEO of Greater Valley YMCA, discusses the iconic organization’s mission and how it serves the specific needs of its community, especially child care and social services, and across all ages. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
INSIGHT: Via of the Lehigh Valley – Lisa Walkiewicz
Lisa Walkiewicz, Executive Director of Via of the Lehigh Valley, explains some of the programs and services that Via offers for children and adults with disabilities in the region of Lehigh. The organization’s mission is to support persons with disabilities in leading successful, independent lives that are meaningful and rewarding. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.