6 • The Secret Sauce of Nonprofit Success with Panos Kourtesis of One More Child

November 22, 2023

WITH CO-HOSTS: HEREDES RIBEIRO & COLLIN HOKE

Collin and H sit down with Panos Kourtesis, Executive Director of Partnerships at One More Child to hear about how they've been so successful in their mission and uncover the secret sauce of how you can too!.

Episode Summary.

What's the secret sauce to running a successful nonprofit organization? Our guest Panagiotis Kourtesis, National Director of Partnerships for One More Child, spills the beans. From the corridors of a single-parent household to the helm of an organization that touched 236,000 lives last year, Panos' journey is a testament to the power of hope and collaboration.

This candid conversation takes you behind the scenes of the nonprofit world. We dissect the challenges, celebrate the victories, and revel in the spirit of collaboration that fuels success. Panos offers valuable insights into the nuts and bolts of running a nonprofit, including the truth about funding, resources, and the abundance mentality. Plus, he shares how One More Child's fruitful partnerships with different government agencies are making a real impact.

By the end, you'll be inspired to join the mission of One More Child. The need for more foster homes and increased vigilance against trafficking has never been more urgent. As we chart the organization's course through a 'nonprofit renaissance', Panos encourages you to join their ranks, contribute to the cause, and help ensure no child is left behind.

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Chapters.

0:08 - Partnerships for One More Child Organization

10:57 - Collaboration & Mentorship in Nonprofits

23:32 - Working With Non-Faith Entities and Communication

29:56 - Importance of Communication in Nonprofits

37:30 - Supporting Vulnerable Children and Families

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Resources and Info.

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About Panos:

Panos Kourtesis, M.P.H., serves as the National Director of Partnerships for One More Child, Executive Director of Operations for Reality Church Miami, and is an Executive Committee Member of Explore Foster Miami.

Panos earned his Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Boston University, with concentrations in public policy and administration, pharmaceutical assessment, and global health. He earned his Dual Bachelors in Biology and Secondary Education at the University of Miami.

He considers his education, work experience, and life experiences as blessings that have equipped him to make a difference in his local and global community through sharing the love of Christ and serving others in need.

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