27: Keys to Success as a Nonprofit Leader: Interview with Dr. Johnathan Kraus, Founder and President of Love Never Fails International [Mentoring Series #2]

Fast Track to Grant Writer spring enrollment is open. Sign up at www.teresahuff.com/vip. The next couple of episodes are on the importance of mentoring. I can't tell you how many emails and messages I get from people wanting to learn grant writing - some who have even read the books and maybe even taken a course or two - and they're still saying, "But where do I start?"  I'm really excited to announce that the doors are officially open for the spring cohort of my VIP program, Fast Track to Grant Writer. This teaches you EXACTLY where to start and helps you polish up your online presence so you're ready to roll. It's challenging, it's fast, and it's fun. I keep these groups small so you can get lots of feedback from me throughout the program. Snag your spot for the spring cohort at teresahuff.com/vip. Speaking of mentors, I've also had some who helped me along the way of this podcasting journey. To quote one of those, who happens to be longtime pro podcaster Denise Griffitts, she says, "My podcast guests are my mentors." I've found this to be true too, and especially with today's guest just in our short interview together.  About Dr. Johnathan Kraus, Love Never Fails International Johnathan is no stranger to challenges and did not get off to the best start in life. God was preparing him to live and work in the slums of India long before he had a clue. He began using drugs as a teenager which led him to drop out of school at 14, incarcerated at 15, and shot at 3 times by 16. At age 19 God radically saved him and by age 20 he was involved in children's ministry at his Church. Founder and President Dr. Johnathan Kraus is a Rutgers University graduate. He went on to earn his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry at Trinity Seminary. He also earned his Ph.D in Counseling from Northwestern Seminary. ANSWERING THE CALL TO INDIA A former college professor and grade school teacher in the USA, Johnathan left the comfort of his life to answer the call of God in 2010. Through much prayer and wise counsel, God challenged Johnathan to start this organization, Love Never Fails International. When God called Johnathan to work with the children of the slums and streets of Mumbai, he knew this was God's purpose in his life. He counted the cost and stepped out in faith not doubting God would provide. By our founder's little step of obedience trusting in God, LNFI is serving children from coast to coast today in India meeting children's needs physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The vision of this non profit is to empower children in India to overcome poverty. Learn More About Sponsoring a Child: https://loveneverfailsindia.com/ Connect with Dr. Johnathan Kraus: Facebook Instagram Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Other Episodes Mentioned:  Episode 24 - How to Prevent Nonprofit Decision Fatigue Episode 26 - The Value of Unexpected Mentors  Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip