State of the Nonprofits

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

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

Maintaining employee morale is challenging when agencies are navigating leadership changes.  As new leaders step in, changes in style and direction can leave staff members feeling adrift and sometimes disgruntled. On this episode of State of the Nonprofits, host Autumn Vest visits with Dr. Elise Kail, a retired educator with vast experience in leading groups through change. Dr. Kail is now a consultant and owner of Kail Consulting, LLC.  

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.

Building Team Morale


Season 4, episode 1! 
In this episode of State of the Nonprofits, MSS sits down with Kristi Colclasure, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin (NMC). As a newcomer to West Texas with deep experience in nonprofit leadership, Kristi shares how the Center is embracing change, fostering collaboration, and equipping local organizations for long-term success. 

They explore the power of partnerships, the challenges and opportunities of navigating transition, and what’s next for the NMC as it continues to support and strengthen the vibrant nonprofit sector of the Permian Basin. 

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, volunteer, or community partner, this conversation offers valuable insights into building resilience and driving collective impact in a time of change. 

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

Rediscover the Nonprofit Management Center

Dedicated to improving the lives of people who cannot access the printed word, the Recording Library of West Texas offers audio versions of different forms of media to the visually impaired. From audio version books and audio version magazines to audio versions newspapers and newsletters, we help our community stay connected and better their lives. We also have podcasts! We are a 501.c3 non-profit. Consider donating today on our website.