About Us:

The 501c3Cast is an independent podcast produced by a few people who care about helping nonprofit professionals, not-for-profit volunteers, and other “do-gooders” in the philanthropic world. Our bi-weekly podcast focuses on issues that nonprofits face and shares proven solutions that individuals have created. Above all, the 501c3Cast is dedicated to helping people who work with nonprofit organizations to cooperate rather than compete.

Our Contributors:

Corey Pudhorodsky

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I (since I am writing this about myself) am the host and producer of the 501c3cast. I first began thinking about creating this podcast in February of 2005 when I began listening to many of the early podcasters. Five months later I gathered the courage and motivation to begin producing the first programs. I’ve been involved and interested in the work of nonprofit organizations since I was young. It was easy for me to recognize that podcasting has amazing potential to help people who are working to improve the world. Podcasting is a story telling medium, and philanthropic minded people have stories to tell. What’s my story?

I am currently working and living in Austin, TX with my wife, Katie and our cat, Phlox. By day, I work for Convio as a Services Engineer working with Account Managers and the clients they serve. I am grateful for my job because it gives me the opportunity to work with hundreds of nonprofits all over the United States. I’d like to think that I’m helping each of them fulfill their missions.

Prior to working with nonprofit technology, I was a fundraiser for several organizations. Many of the organizations that I’ve worked with have a focus of helping improve the lives of people with disabilities. I have served on the board of a developing 501c3 organization and continuously volunteer with other organizations that I believe in.

Like all of my experiences in the nonprofit world, I feel that the 501c3cast has given me more than I’ve contributed. The purpose of this podcast is to provide a source of inspiration and information for people involved with charitable organizations.

For more information about Corey (me), email: 501c3cast@gmail.com

Paul M. Spicer

In addition to being a dear friend, Paul is a valuable resource, assisting the 501c3cast with story contributions, interview contacts, and vision. He is a Qualified Mental Retardation Practitioner with a degree in both Psychology and Sociology and has a lifetime of experience promoting community inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Growing up as a child in Charlottesville, Virginia, Paul was afforded a hands-on education by his mother who was a progressive leader in the movement for the rights of individuals with disabilities. With a career focused on continuing this approach, Paul was recently asked to speak before the Health Worlds Asia Congress, at the Putra World Trade Center in Malaysia, as well for the Inspire the World To Fitness Campaign. In addition, his most recent publication, entitled The Therapeutic Value of Creative Writing, was recently debuted by Venture Publishing. Paul has also released a widely utilized healthcare publication, entitled Individualized Service Plans: Empowering People with Disabilities by Author House Publishing. He has been recognized as an exceptional leader for his membership and activism in the Special Olympics, The Arc (formally Association for Retarded Citizens), National Association of QMRPs, American Association on Mental Retardation, as well as state and local government agencies.

Paul is the president of Spicer & Associates, a company seeking to apply a progressive approach to the delivery of publications, consulting services, marketing, classes, and seminars for family members and healthcare professionals working with individuals with disabilities.

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