Hart & Hustle Podcast

From Four Clients to 48 States: Cathe Dykstra’s Blueprint for Scaling Social Impact

Keenan Hart Season 1 Episode 184

What happens when you lead with mission, scale like a startup, and treat donors like investors? In this episode, Cathe Dykstra, CEO of Family Scholar House, shares how she turned a local nonprofit into a $20M nationwide force across 48 states. We explore how modular housing, AI-powered platforms, and a business-minded nonprofit model are reshaping generational poverty. From serving four clients to building housing out of green steel, Cathe drops gems on leadership, innovation, and sustainable impact. If you're a founder, leader, or change-maker—this one's for you.