Episode 97: S9E2 Funding the Vision

What business challenges can one expect when running a non-profit organization?

While non-profits can differ from for-profit businesses, these organizations still have their fair share of challenges. On this episode, Gordon Sumner shares the significant challenges he faced running Veterans Moving Forward during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the organization rearranged its plans to overcome obstacles and continue moving forward. He also explains the ongoing challenges of raising funds to train and care for service dogs and his goals for funding the travel costs of matching the dogs with veterans. Check out this episode to learn more about the challenges and hurdles Gordon faced in running a non-profit. And remember to tune back into the next Blackletter episode, where he will discuss his top leadership advice.