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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 21 MIN

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

from Beyond The Blog · host The Patterson Foundation

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

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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, ...

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