Nonprofits MUST Self Promote & Collaborate More Effectively! Here’s How I Do It… | Let’s Talk Kids Podcast

Shavonda E. Sumter, former Assemblywoman and CEO of Children’s Aid and Family Services, discusses her transition from government to CEO of a nonprofit organization and exposes what she feels nonprofits could improve upon when it comes to communicating with Legislators. She also explains how CAFSNJ collaborates with other organizations like NJ4S to combat the rising anxiety and depression in teens.Learn more about Children’s Aid and Family Services below!Children’s Aid and Family Services - https://www.cafsnj.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Childrens.Aid.And.Family.ServicesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChildrensAidFamServInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafsnj/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/children's-aid-and-family-services/VIDEO OUTLINE00:00 - Shavonda’s story - How did she end up at CAFSNJ?05:40 - How does CAFSNJ serve various members of the diverse Paterson NJ community?12:07 - How to get help from CAFSNJ? Contact and Website12:47 - CAFSNJ partnerships with ACNJ & NJ4S + Non-profit purpose & promotion25:06 - Children’s Mental Health - Why the Rise in Youth Anxiety?31:14 - How can Non-Profits better communicate with Legislators?47:15 - Why is Shavonda currently focused on high-need populations?50:51 - Why do more Youths need therapy now and how does NJ4S help?59:02 - Shavonda’s 10 Year Wishlist & Outro-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you so much for watching. See below for more information on Let’s Talk Kids and ACNJ.SOCIAL & WEB LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/ltkacnjAdvocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) Official Website - acnj.orgACNJ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/acnjforkids/ACNJ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advocates-for-children-of-new-jersey/ACNJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ACNJforKids/PODCAST LINKSLTK Linktree - linktr.ee/[email protected] - Mary Coogan - Host of Let’s Talk Kids | CEO of [email protected] - Viggo Jabon - Editor of Let’s Talk Kids | Multimedia Specialist at ACNJ