Episode 10 | Long Time Community Leader and Social Impact Champion Discusses Leadership and Best Practices

In this episode of "Live Local, Give Local" listeners enjoy a master class conversation between Charles Parisi (the guest host filling in for Dave Mason), co-host Hannah Jaime, the Executive Director of Helping PAWS and a Steering Committee member of San Diego Gives, and Drew Schlosberg, the Host of Spotlight On The Community, one of the longest running podcasts in history, as well as the CEO of Xtra Weekly and President of DS Studio. Drew, the eminence grise of San Diego non-profits, and formerly the head of PR and Community Affairs for the San Diego Union-Tribune, shares incredible wisdom and best practices from the many leaders and non-profits he has observed, served and interviewed over the years. With 5,000+ episodes recorded, Drew has quite a list of tips, strategies and best practices for the San Diego Gives community. Here are six ideas and thoughts: - Connectivity capital is the bread and butter for non-profits and often more valuable than money- The importance of building relationships- The essentiality of networking- The importance of the Board members- The power of saying thank you and a thank you note- Trust and honesty are non-negotiable - Putting ego to the side in the interest of serviceDrew even discusses leadership with a mention of Dr. Paula Cordeiro, the former Dean of USD's School of Leadership & Education Sciences (SOLES), as one of many he has admired. He also correctly points out that behind the scenes leaders are also essential in great organizations and makes mention of Carrie Scott and her service to the San Diego Council on Literacy. Thank you for listening and your support! Don't miss an episode, so be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite listening app! For more information on the many services of San Diego Gives, please visit www.SanDiegoGives.org.