Boots on the Ground: Making a Sustainable Difference Through Trust Based Philanthropy with Matt Ryerson

Matt Ryerson is the President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Knoxville.  <br/>He joins the Big Ideas Welcome podcast for a conversation about the intersection of nonprofits and entrepreneurship. <br/><br/>In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss: <br/>-the difference between philanthropy and charity <br/>-some of the lessons that you can only learn through failing, and why failing forward is a good thing <br/>-how Matt got started in the nonprofit world<br/>-some stories from his time at United Way and how thinking differently about how a nonprofit works has lead to success<br/>-the power of mentorship  - and how they help us to break down barriers <br/>-food systems and food security and how looking at systems can help to create change <br/>-organizational discipline <br/>-and so much more! <br/>In This Episode:<br/>Matt Ryerson LinkedIn<br/> United Way of Greater Knoxville Website | Facebook<br/>- - - - - - - - - -<br/>KEC: Instagram | Facebook | Website I Twitter | Linkedin<br/>#MadeforKnoxville: https://www.madeforknoxville.com/<br/>Chris McAdoo: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website<br/><br/>Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify<br/>Check Us Out: WebsiteIf you have any questions, comments, or big ideas of your own, email us at hello@bigideaswelcome.com The show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.