# 48. The Hidden Work Behind Fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/48-the-hidden-work-behind-fundraising-for-pediatric-cancer-research Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/48-the-hidden-work-behind-fundraising-for-pediatric-cancer-research.md Podcast: [Game Over: c*ncer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500) Published: 2026-04-14T13:00:02+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-the-hidden-work-behind-fundraising-for-pediatric-cancer-research--71305775 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71305775/ep48_amy_robertson.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/episodes/48-the-hidden-work-behind-fundraising-for-pediatric-cancer-research Duration seconds: 1702 ## Resource What does it really take to run a nonprofit and fund life-saving pediatric cancer research? In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we explore the unseen labor behind nonprofit organizations and the behind-the-scenes roles that make fundraising, donor relationships, and events possible. Val Solomon and Dana Nichols from Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foundation sit down with Development Assistant Amy Robertson to talk about: The hidden work behind nonprofit events like runDisney How donor stewardship actually works Why administrative and operational roles are critical to impact The emotional reality of working in pediatric cancer advocacy The truth about funding in pediatric cancer research Amy shares her journey from mental health and social work into nonprofit development, offering a powerful perspective on how impact happens at every level of an organization.If you’ve ever attended a fundraising event, donated to a cause, or wondered how nonprofits operate behind the scenes, this episode will change how you see it. ---------------------------------- Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/ Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/ Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/episodes/48-the-hidden-work-behind-fundraising-for-pediatric-cancer-research/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/48-the-hidden-work-behind-fundraising-for-pediatric-cancer-research.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.