Start & Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast · Tim Needham

Start & Grow: Rewind – How to Invite Others Into Your Story with Bob Stergos

August 12, 2025·49 min·4 clips
Bob's wife dreamed aloud about a bigger house—three years later, they got that exact home as a donation.
This episode features Bob Sturgis, co-founder of A Seat at the Table, sharing his journey from informally housing at-risk youth to building a formal nonprofit. He discusses faith-based fundraising, the importance of storytelling, and practical tips for overcoming administrative challenges in nonprofit startups.

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This rewind episode says nonprofit growth begins when people can see themselves in the mission.

This rewind episode is built around a plain but sturdy nonprofit idea: people give when they can picture themselves inside the mission. Tim Needham revisits a conversation with Bob Sturgis, co-founder and executive director of A Seat at the Table, and the strongest part is how…

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You want people to see themselves as part of something bigger in your nonprofit story.

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