In this week's podcast, Trevor Nelson interviews Susan Norris, the founder of Rescuing Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking. Susan shares her journey from being a concerned mother and educator to founding a nonprofit that educates the public, empowers survivors, and advocates for legislative change. Key topics: - The importance of partnerships when fundraising. - The impact of community involvement in addressing human trafficking. - The need for collaboration among organizations and the significance of treating survivors with dignity and respect. - Raising awareness and create a supportive environment for victims and survivors of trafficking. Timestamps: 00:36 Navigating the New Normal in Education 01:17 The Birth of Rescuing Hope 04:21 Understanding the Mission Against Sex Trafficking 07:06 Building Partnerships for Change 09:55 The Challenges of Fundraising and Awareness 12:46 Creating Impact Through Education and Training 15:41 Transforming Conversations into Action 18:39 Strength in Numbers: Collaborating for a Common Cause 28:03 Building Community in Nonprofit Work 30:22 The Importance of Team Dynamics 33:21 Legislative Advocacy and Collaboration 36:06 The Human Element in Trafficking 38:40 Bipartisan Efforts Against Human Trafficking 41:52 Creating Hope and Support for Survivors #rescuinghope #nonprofitleadership #podcast #fundraising #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitsupport #humantraffickingawareness #founder Where to find Susan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-norris-88a1a62a/ https://www.rescuinghope.com/ If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call 888-373-7888 or text 233733. __________ Rescuing Hope, nonprofit, community support, fundraising, education, partnerships, legislation, survivor support, awareness, creating a nonprofit, nonprofit story, from mother to founder of a nonprofit, non-profit development, Susan Norris.