How Big Cat Habitat Turned Passion Into Profit With Margin & Mission Ignition

In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability podcast, Read Corley sits down with Nancy Nallin and Rene Ferreira from Big Cat Habitat to explore how the Margin & Mission Ignition (MMI) initiative from The Patterson Foundation helped them supercharge sustainability. From gift shops to yoga with animals, they've transformed entrepreneurial ideas into mission-driven revenue streams, all while nurturing a new generation of leadership. Hear how this nonprofit is mastering succession planning, strategic revenue generation, and staying deeply mission-aligned.Timestamps 00:05: Introducing Nancy Nallin & Renee Ferreira of Big Cat Habitat03:00: What Margin & Mission Ignition is and why it matters05:17: MMI's impact on team development and admin structure06:17: Success from round one: launching event rentals08:17:  How MMI helped turn ideas into real revenue10:29: Staying focused on mission while growing revenue11:27: Engaging board members and volunteers in earned income ventures14:13:  How MMI shifted their long-term thinking around strategy and income15:20:  The power of Thrive & Dine sessions and ongoing peer learning17:53:  Final advice for nonprofits considering MMILinks to Learn MoreMargin & Mission IgnitionBig Cat Habitat WebsiteWant to hear more? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or visit us Beyond The Blog!Join The Journey