The Real Grind Behind Nonprofit Work - How Matt Conway Uses Public Art to Rebuild Communities

EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Real Grind Behind Nonprofit Work - How Matt Conway Uses Public Art to Rebuild Communities

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What does it take to build a mission-driven organization from scratch—and keep it alive without major government funding? Matt Conway, founder of Rise Up, shares the real story: mentoring kids, building murals that become landmarks, raising $150K for major projects, and creating social enterprises that fund community work without constant “begging for money.” Plus: the Able Table, the inclusive public artwork inspired by Matt’s daughter, and why getting in the right rooms can be harder than doing the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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