Hart & Hustle Podcast

How Danielle Sanders Scaled an 83-Year-Old Nonprofit Without a Dollar of Government Funding

Keenan Hart Season 1 Episode 188

What happens when a leader refuses to play it safe? In this episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast, Danielle Sanders, CEO of Good Samaritan Home, an 83-year-old nonprofit, shares how she turned burnout, near-homelessness, and a multiple sclerosis diagnosis into fuel for impact. Learn how Danielle rebuilt a crumbling organization, ditched government funding, leveraged AI for grant writing, and restructured her board to drive real change. From bold leadership moves to balancing grit with empathy, this conversation is packed with powerful lessons for mission-driven professionals, nonprofit leaders, and anyone navigating tough decisions with heart.