State of the Nonprofits

Tall City Elections 2022

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Sibley Nature Center

Get to know the candidates starting Monday, October 14th on our Tall City Elections podcast! We’ve invited candidates to join us in the studio to tell us their plans and voice their opinions. Get informed and vote! Tall City Elections is a production of RLWT and the League of Women voters. All episodes are recorded live in our studio for our visually impaired audience.

TallCity Elections Dustin Johnson for City Council

We're back with our TallCity Elections podcast to bring you information about the upcoming City Council race. On this episode, we sit down with Ross Schumann. We do podcasts for our visually impaired audience. This show is sponsored by the League of Women voters. Interested in sponsoring shows like this? Send us a message!
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TallCity Elections Ross Schumann for City Council

We're back with our TallCity Elections podcast to bring you information about the upcoming City Council race. On this episode, we sit down with Dan Corrales. We do podcasts for our visually impaired audience. This show is sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Interested in sponsoring shows like this? Send us a message!
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TallCity Elections Dan Corrales for City Council

State of the Nonprofits is a podcast designed for the people who want to make our community better. The ones who work in nonprofits, serve in nonprofits, or the ones who are just beginning to seek out a way to make life better for others. Listen to Autumn Vest, Midland Shared Spaces Executive Director speak with other nonprofits about their mission and share stories of impact and success. SOTN is a recorded live-in-studio at The Recording Library of West Texas. The Recording Library is a nonprofit that provides audio and podcasting to those with visual, physical, or learning impairments.
Autumn talks with Bailee Hennis, Executive Director at the Recording Library of West Texas on Episode 1.

State of the Nonprofits Silver Linings with The Recording Library of West Texas

Giving days are designed for individual donors who may feel that the amount they could donate would be too small to have an impact. However, there is power in numbers! Permian Basin Gives provides nonprofits an opportunity to encourage individual donors to make a bigger impact by giving at the same time. This episode of State of the Nonprofits features a conversation with Laurie Johnson, executive director of the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin (NMC). Laurie gives insight on how our region's nonprofits can make the most of this year's Permian Basin Giving Day, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

State of the Nonprofits Permian Basin Gives

Craig Stoker with the West Texas Food Bank joins Autumn Vest in the studio to talk about food insecurity and all of the services offered by the West Texas Food Bank.

Mr. Media with Craig Stoker

Centers for Children and Families Executive Director Kristi Edwards talks about how to deal with stress in the work place. 
Nonprofits are the heart of any community and here in the Permian Basin, it’s no different. This podcast is designed for the people who want to make our community better. The ones who work in nonprofits, serve in nonprofits, or the ones who are just beginning to seek out a way to make life better for others.

This is where we’ll talk about the challenges and hurdles facing our nonprofits and the people we serve. We hope to discover and share some incredible stories of impact and success too.

Episode 7 - A Moment To Breathe with Kristi Edwards

Listen to the Director of Operations talk about human trafficking and restoration. 
Nonprofits are the heart of any community and here in the Permian Basin it’s no different. This podcast is designed for the people who want to make our community better. The ones who work in nonprofits, serve in nonprofits, or the ones who are just beginning to seek out a way to make life better for others.

This is where we’ll talk about the challenges and hurdles facing our nonprofits and the people we serve. We hope to discover and share some incredible stories of impact and success too.

Episode 6 - Part Of The Family with Reflection Ministry

Listen to Carie Mcneil discuss her plans for MISD school board 6.

Carie Mcneil for District 6 School Board Trustee

Listen to John Trischitti discuss his plans for re-election for MISD school board 5.
Recording Library provides audio to those who are blind and print-impaired because we believe in equal access to information. Listen to this episode of Tall City Elections provided by The Recording Library of West Texas and the League of Women Voters of Midland. 
You can vote curbside if you are unable to read the printed word. Just call ahead to have someone ready to meet you outside. The voting ballot is provided in audio on our website recordinglibrary.org if you or someone you know is blind or print impaired (dyslexia qualifies too) visit our website to find out about our free services.

John Trischitti for MISD School Board District 5

Listen to Reagan Hignojos discuss his plans for MISD school board 3.
Recording Library provides audio to those who are blind and print-impaired because we believe in equal access to information. Listen to this episode of Tall City Elections provided by The Recording Library of West Texas and the League of Women Voters of Midland.
You can vote curbside if you are unable to read the printed word. Just call ahead to have someone ready to meet you outside. The voting ballot is provided in audio on our website recordinglibrary.org if you or someone you know is blind or print impaired (dyslexia qualifies too) visit our website to find out about our free services.

Reagan Hignojos for MISD District 3

Listen to former Mayor Jerry Morales talk about his plans for re-election live from our studio. 
Recording Library provides audio to those who are blind and print-impaired because we believe in equal access to information. Listen to this episode of Tall City Elections provided by The Recording Library of West Texas and the League of Women Voters of Midland.
You can vote curbside if you are unable to read the printed word. Just call ahead to have someone ready to meet you outside. The voting ballot is provided in audio on our website recordinglibrary.org if you or someone you know is blind or print impaired (dyslexia qualifies too) visit our website to find out about our free services.

Jerry Morales for Mayor Re-elect

Listen to Sara Burleson talk about her plans for MISD District 6 on this episode of Tall City Elections recorded live in our studio. 
Recording Library provides audio to those who are blind and print-impaired because we believe in equal access to information. Listen to this episode of Tall City Elections provided by The Recording Library of West Texas and the League of Women Voters of Midland.
You can vote curbside if you are unable to read the printed word. Just call ahead to have someone ready to meet you outside. The voting ballot is provided in audio on our website recordinglibrary.org if you or someone you know is blind or print impaired (dyslexia qualifies too) visit our website to find out about our free services.

Sara Burleson for MISD District 6

Texas Pecos Trail With Melissa Hagins

Rusty The Cowboy

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Funders across West Texas and South Eastern New Mexico recently gathered for the first “Permian Basin Area Funders Network.” Private and community foundations joined with corporate funders to discuss the greatest issues facing our region and to share ideas across county and state lines. Mark Palmer, CEO of the Abell-Hanger Foundation, joins our host, Autumn Vest, in studio to share why this convening was so important and the possible outcomes of bringing the community leaders together.



In this episode:

Abell-Hanger Foundation, https://abell-hanger.org/

CH Foundation, https://www.chfoundationlubbock.com/

PY Foundation, https://www.pyfoundationnm.org/

San Angelo Area Foundation, https://www.saafound.org/

Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), https://permianpartnership.org/



"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.

Episode 6 - Permian Area Funders Network

Autumn Vest, MSS ED, and Bailee Hennis, RLWT ED, join forces to co-host this episode of State of the Nonprofits. Autumn and Bailee visit with Catherine Ashton, Founder and CEO of The Giant Squid Group. This conversation dives into thinking beyond the box when it comes to staffing and building your nonprofit team. Through meeting team members' individual needs and understanding their experiences, your agency can find creative ways to grow and succeed.

Episode 13 - Inclusive Staffing

Enjoy this special feature about Mike. The first blind adult to graduate from Midland College while using our services. Executive Director, Bailee Hennis sits down with Mrs. Carol Kridel which is the wife of Mike. Carol shares more of Mike's accolades throughout his life.

Beyond the Blindness-First blind graduate from Midland College

In this episode State of the Nonprofits, our host and MSS Executive Director, Autumn Vest, is joined by Adrian Carrasco, community volunteer and founder of The Carrasco Group. Following years of nonprofit board service experience, Adrian is hoping to help empower other nonprofit boards through a suite of services designed to enhance their effectiveness and governance.  

 

In this episode:  

The Carrasco Group, https://www.carrascogrouptx.com/  

 

"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ ⁠Recording Library of West Texas⁠⁠.

Consulting For Nonprofits

When we talk about partnerships in education, our minds often go directly to working with our local school district to support student success. But we may be overlooking opportunities to create community impact through partnership in higher education. Midland College's new president, Dr. Damon Kennedy, is ready to join forces with nonprofits to create impact in our community. In this episode, MSS Executive Director Autumn Vest is joined by Dr. Kennedy to explore his vision for Midland College.  

In this episode:  

Midland College, https://www.midland.edu/ 

MSS is proud to be a partner with Pioneer Natural Resources. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.   

"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the Recording Library of West Texas.  

Episode 15 - Partners in Higher Education

In this episode State of the Nonprofits, our host and MSS Executive Director, Autumn Vest, has a two part conversation with the team at Core Recon. Alex Hale and Rob Cook explain CORE Recon and join us in exploring the power of temperament assessments in team building and self-awareness.  

In this episode:  

CORE Recon, https://www.core-recon.com/  

Contact CORE Recon at https://www.core-recon.com/contact  or email Alex Hale.

StandOut 2.0, https://www.amazon.com/StandOut-2-0-Assess-Your-Strengths/dp/1633690741 

Myers Briggs, https://www.myersbriggs.org/ 

"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ ⁠Recording Library of West Texas⁠⁠.      

Building a Better Team

In this episode State of the Nonprofits, our host and MSS Executive Director, Autumn Vest, is joined by Adrian Carrasco, community volunteer and founder of The Carrasco Group. Following years of nonprofit board service experience, Adrian is hoping to help empower other nonprofit boards through a suite of services designed to enhance their effectiveness and governance.  

In this episode:  

The Carrasco Group, https://www.carrascogrouptx.com/  

"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ ⁠Recording Library of West Texas⁠⁠.   

Consulting for Nonprofits

 

If you've been a part of nonprofits in west Texas, than you know the name Laurie Johnson. Laurie been leading the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin since 2006 and earlier this year, announced her retirement. In this episode, host and MSS Executive Director, Autumn Vest, sits down to visit about lessons learned as Laurie shares a few nuggets of wisdom with us.  

In this episode:  

The Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin, ⁠https://www.nmc-pb.org/⁠

 

"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Recording Library of West Texas⁠⁠⁠⁠.   

Lessons Learned with Laurie Johnson

In this episode of State of the Nonprofits, we dive into the creation and goals of the newly formed Midland Nonprofit Marketing Network (MNM). Hosted by MSS’s Executive Director, Autumn Vest, the conversation brings together founding members of MNM—Cali Trowbridge of SHARE, Rachel Austin of Bynum School, and MSS's own Leslie English. 

Together, they explore how and why this unique network was started, its goals for fostering peer support and collaboration among nonprofit marketing professionals, and its long-term potential for nonprofits. From first meetings and early challenges to ambitious future visions, this episode provides insight into the impact of peer networks on nonprofit success. 

Find out more about MNM and upcoming meetings, contact Leslie English at lenglish@midlandss.org.  


"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ ⁠Recording Library of West Texas⁠⁠.      

Nonprofit Marketing Network

The philanthropic spirit in West Texas is one of the most unique aspects of our region. Both individual and corporate partnerships make our nonprofits stronger and enhance their ability to make real change in the lives of our clients. Today, we welcome Jay Whitlow to the State of the Nonprofits. Jay is a part of the team at Performance Chemical Company, where they are taking corporate partnerships to a whole new level.  

In this Episode:  

Performance Chemical Company (PCC) provides support for the Oil and Gas Industry in the Permian Basin. Our customized products and services are valuable to the following areas: Water treatment, Production, Midstream, and Saltwater disposals. For more information visit https://www.perf-chem.com/ 

The Catwalk Podcast is hosted by Jay Whitlow. https://www.youtube.com/@thecatwalkshow 

Interested in connecting with Jay? Click here.  

MSS is proud to be a partner with ⁠Pioneer Natural Resources⁠. With Pioneer's partnership, we are working to create impact in our nonprofit community with programs like State of the Nonprofits, IT Services and more.         

"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ Recording Library of West Texas⁠.   

A New Level of Corporate Partnership

Over the last year, MSS has been working behind the scenes to create a multi-employer welfare association that would allow nonprofits in our region to come together for the purpose of accessing quality healthcare benefits for employees at more affordable rates. Your help is needed to continue the effort as we work toward building a meaningful association for nonprofit employees serving across our region. In this episode, host Autumn Vest is joined by Jeff Hughes, Vice President with Holmes Murphy introduce the West Texas Nonprofits Benefits Trust (WTXNBT) currently in development.  

In this episode:  

Learn more about the West Texas Nonprofits Benefits Trust at https://wtxnbt.org/  

On this site, you can submit your data to join the effort or Register for a Town Hall Meeting. 

You can also email info@wtxnbt.org to request a one-on-one meeting for your agency.  

If you would like to submit a show idea, contact Autumn at avest@midlandss.org.  

"State of the Nonprofits" is a program of MSS produced in partnership with the⁠ ⁠Recording Library of West Texas⁠⁠.

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Money Matters Episode 1-  Fraud Prevention, Travel Tips & Asset Protection

In this episode of Money Matters, host Megan Powell, Marketing Director at the Recording Library of West Texas, dives into the essential topic of financial security with Angela Joiner, Vice President of Professional Development, and Lee White, Security Officer, both from Southwest Bank. Angela and Lee share valuable insights on how to protect your personal and financial information from common cyber threats like malware and phishing. We discuss best practices for keeping your accounts safe while using PCs, apps, and websites. Whether you're managing your finances online or simply looking to strengthen your digital security, this episode offers practical advice to help you stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.

This episode is made possible by the Recording Library of West Texas, making financial literacy accessible for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or are print impaired. Recorded live in the RLWT studio.

Money Matters Episode 2-Securing Your Finances: Malware, Phishing, and Account Protection with Southwest Bank

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✅ Protecting generational wealth
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Money Matters  Episode 3 Estate & Trust Planning

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All The Birds In The Sky By Charlie Jane Anders

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The Award Winning Book Club reviews Normal People By Sally Rooney

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The Award Winning Book Club reviews Days Without End by Sebastian Barry

Join the podcast team as we go live on location for this episode! We are at the Sibley Nature Center chatting with Phil! Kristi explains how important getting outside is for your mental health. Stay tuned at the end for an audio described nature walk!

Centers Solutions A Breath Of Fresh Air At The Sibley Nature Center

"Protect our Frontline West Texas" is a coalition of West Texas Healthcare Providers Battling COVID-19. Co-founder, Dr. Summer Merritt, joins the podcast team to share the local experience from our own dedicated healthcare workers. The mental health challenges are increasing in this important line of duty and Kristi Edwards, LPC, offers some coping techniques.

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News Anchors On The Frontlines And The Mental Health Connection With Amanda Mason Big 2 News

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Socializing during a pandemic, Identity crisis, and emotional support Iguanas Centers Solutions

Listen to guest Angel Munoz tell her story about suicide and how you can get help if you're struggling. The therapist on the show, Kristi Edwards, explains what signs to look for if you think someone you love may be struggling. Centers Solutions is a collaboration between Centers for Children and Families and The Recording Library of West Texas.  Two great non-profits located in Midland, Texas. We can always use your support! 
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