Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
In this podcast we explore the world of youth drug prevention. We highlight the things that are working in substance use prevention and learn from one another in the field. This is NOT a show featuring only authors, speakers and founders of companies. We also interview people who are working with youth on a daily basis who can discuss what's currently happening in our schools and communities around the U.S. The Drug Prevention Power Hour is for... Prevention professionals, school counselors, principals, vice principals, social workers, school psychologists, coalitions, prevention specialists, school resource officers (SROs), juvenile justice professionals, parent teacher organization members (PTO), parent teacher association members (PTA), alcohol education (AODA), superintendents, greek life, college orientation, athletics, and human services. Our host is Jake White, the creator of Party.0 and Vive18. He's a youth prevention expert who started a peer-led youth movement where students host his signature "sober parties" for their peers - showing that you can fit in, make friends and have fun without using drugs and alcohol. His presentations, curriculum, programs and educational experiences are being used all over the country to help students make better decisions around substance use. His goal for every episode is to educate listeners on prevention, highlight new ideas and inspire us to keep saving lives through our efforts.
Drug Prevention Power Hour: Empowering Leaders in Youth Drug Prevention
Surviving Beyond the Grant: Sustainability, Funding & Strategy | Episode 094 with Marnie Maraldo and Cassandra Sage
Cassandra Sage and Marnie Maraldo from Influence the Choice share how they’ve taken their coalition beyond the DFC (Drug Free Communities) Grant and continue to do impactful work in drug prevention and youth leadership. They discuss the challenges and strategies involved in sustaining a nonprofit organization focused on substance use prevention, explore the importance of adapting to changing social norms and highlight the significance of sustainability in prevention efforts. Enjoy this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour!
Chapters
00:00 Building Community and Youth Engagement
01:41 Influence the Choice: Mission and Impact
04:32 Youth Leadership Development Initiatives
07:51 Sustainability and Long-Term Strategies
10:40 Measuring Success and Future Goals
13:14 Navigating Social Norms and Healthy Choices
17:48 Building a Strong Governance Structure
21:18 Grant Writing and Fundraising Strategies
24:21 Funding Sources and Financial Health
26:29 Preparing for Grant Transitions
28:15 Networking and Relationship Building
31:25 Personalizing Donor Engagement
42:18 Call to Action and Community Involvement
43:49 Engaging Youth in Substance Use Education
Links for Influence The Choice:
- Website: www.influencethechoice.org
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@influencethechoice
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfluenceTheChoice/
For feedback, questions and new episode ideas...
jake@vive18.com
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