In this insightful episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, join host Tosha Anderson as she delves into the innovative world of collaborative funding with her distinguished guest, Katya Hancock, the founding executive director of Young Futures. Together, they explore the organization's mission to support adolescents in navigating the complexities of the digital landscape and the powerful ecosystem of solutions lifted up through their unique funding model. 🔹 Key Takeaways: * Discover how Young Futures aims to instill hope and optimize the wellbeing of youth ages 10 to 19 in today's tech-saturated environment. * Learn about the organization's impactful funding challenges, including the Lonely Hearts Club Challenge, focused on combating the adolescent loneliness epidemic. * Gain insights into the strategic approach to non-profit leadership, informed by lessons translated from the startup world to the non-profit sector. 🔹 *In-Depth Conversations:* * Katya Hancock shares her inspiring journey from the for-profit tech startup realm to leading a mission-driven non-profit. * An exploration into the significance of multi-year operational support and how it empowers strategic execution and amplifies impact. * Understand the concept of collaborative funding, with insights from diverse funding partners such as Pivotal Ventures, Susan Crown Exchange, and the Goodness Web. 🔹 *Valuable Advice:* * Non-profit leaders get actionable advice on starting conversations and fostering relationships with funders to support their organization's ambitions. Young Futures is on a trajectory to leave a lasting positive mark on youth mental health, aspiring to support at least a hundred non-profits with a blend of funding and expertise. Whether you are part of the non-profit sector, an educator, a concerned parent, or someone passionate about youth empowerment, this episode is sure not to be missed! 👉 Stay tuned until the end for ways to connect with Katya and Young Futures, and how to become part of a growing community determined to make a difference in the lives of young people. *Subscribe to A Modern Nonprofit Podcast* on all major streaming platforms to stay updated with the latest insights in the non-profit realm and join our community discussions. *Follow Us:* * Website: youngfutures.org * Newsletter: youngfutures.substack.com * LinkedIn: Young Futures Org Drop a like👍, share, and subscribe💻 to help us spread these important conversations and support the non-profit community. Your engagement helps other non-profit leaders find valuable content like this. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!