# Season 2 EP6 - Philanthropia-Jessica Schmitt, Fairfield Area Humane Society-Kerri Taylor, Rocky Rodriguez

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Podcast: [The Bridge to Kindness Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bridge-to-kindness-podcast-7477113)
Published: 2026-02-14T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover how strategic fundraising and corporate social responsibility drive community impact. This episode features insights from a nonprofit fundraising expert and a local animal welfare organization.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Effective fundraising requires identifying community needs and leveraging personal networks and specialized skills
- Practical takeaway: Businesses can implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through service days, donation drives, and matching gifts
- Failure mode: Nonprofits often struggle with a lack of clear direction or funding, which can be mitigated by professional fundraising support
- Main idea: Small, consistent donations—like a single bag of pet food—can have a significant cumulative effect on community resources
- Practical takeaway: Community engagement doesn't require massive capital; it starts with donating time, effort, and existing resources

## Topics

Philanthropy, Nonprofit Fundraising, Corporate Social Responsibility, Animal Welfare, Community Outreach, Volunteerism, Charitable Giving, Small Business Impact

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Power of Unseen Impact: An introduction to the long-term, often invisible benefits of addressing community needs through philanthropy.
- 3:00 — The Origins of Philanthropia: Jessica Schmitt shares her journey from high school volunteer fundraising to founding a professional nonprofit support organization.
- 6:00 — Scaling Nonprofit Success: A discussion on how specialized fundraising services help smaller nonprofits secure the funds necessary to expand their missions.
- 10:00 — Good Guys Doing Good: Introduction to the EPS spotlight segment, highlighting corporate involvement in local community service.
- 12:00 — Animal Welfare and Community Support: The Fairfield Area Humane Society discusses their expanded services, including low-cost clinics and community food assistance.
- 15:00 — Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility: Rocky Rodriguez explains how EPS integrates community service and donation matching into their business model.
- 22:00 — The Value of Small Contributions: A closing reflection on how even the smallest donations can sustain vital community services and animal care.

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