# Sustaining the Mission with Ryan Dewey Smith

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Published: 2026-09-24T22:31:09+00:00
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## Resource

How can organizations survive financial pressure without sacrificing the people, values, and mission at their core? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ryan Dewey Smith on his new book Sustaining the Mission: Building a Billion-Dollar Nonprofit Network by Rewriting the Rules of Partnership. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.com Ryan Dewey Smith is the founder of Inperium, a national network of 41 health and human service affiliates across 24 states, providing under-resourced human-centric organizations with capital, shared services, and long-term stability while preserving local identity. He is a nationally recognized nonprofit innovator with more than three decades of experience transforming mission-driven organizations into high-performance, financially stable entities. Ryan is the author of Sustaining the Mission(launching soon), guided by his belief to “build scale not for profit, but for people https://inperium.org Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00gDkQG2 Discover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.com Explore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/ Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

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