Partner Shout-Out: Robb Breding

Robb Breding found his way to Amplify at the invitation of Reid Evenson back in 2016. He shared, "I visited a session and was hooked. I had the interest, experience, and enthusiasm to give back to growing leaders whose passion is to have an impact in their communities."

Robb initially limited his involvement to attending the meetings and participating in table discussions, but soon "found myself interested in the missions of many of the organizations that were being presented."

Robb decided to lean in and has been serving consistently over the past seven years as a facilitator, a coach for ministries in the AMP Journey, and an individual consultant for ministry leaders including Dale Gentry (Disciple Science), Shawn Morrison (Good in the Hood), and Rachel Glocke & Patricia Batista (Hope Renewed).

"It did not take long for me to catch the vision of what Amplify is trying to accomplish. Having owned a small business, I know how difficult those early years are. I know many mistakes could have been avoided and growth could have been accelerated had I had the benefit of working with a consultant, a peer group, or at least someone that had walked the path before me. I feel very blessed to serve alongside so many wonderful people and to engage with important ministries that Amplify highlights."

Robb, thank you for so freely sharing your expertise to strengthen both Amplify and the ministries we serve.

Learning Academy Wraps up its 7th Year!

Once a month for the past seven years, nonprofit leaders have gathered to work on mission and leadership as part of Amplify's Learning Academy.

Since the Learning Academy launched in 2017, 206 nonprofit leaders have taken part in one of the tracks offered. For many leaders, the Learning Academy fills a niche by offering exceptional leadership training in a faith-filled environment, led by industry experts who desire to see nonprofits thrive.

The most recent cohort of 19 Executive Directors and 9 Mid-Level Leaders wrapped their nine months of leadership training on May 21st with a session on digital marketing taught by Gino Giovanelli, Marketing Instructor at the University of St. Thomas.

Participants reflected on their journey this year and shared the following:

"The Learning Academy gave me tools in my toolbox to turn my vision into action and my dreams into goals."

"Amplify helped me not give up on having a nonprofit."

"The Learning Academy has been such a blessing in so many ways. Both from a professional and personal point of view. I can't express to you enough how helpful these classes have been."

"You don't know what you don't know. Amplify helped me understand where there were gaps in my knowledge and gave me a starting place to build from."

Alisha Soule, Curriculum Developer and Facilitator for the Learning Academy shared, "It is powerful to watch participating nonprofits learn, grow, and connect. They gain knowledge, from expert professionals, on the foundational building blocks of operating a nonprofit. They build relationships and community with other leaders. And, they tackle issues and challenges they are facing. It is a joy to work alongside these incredible individuals and nonprofits year after year."

The Learning Academy will kick off a new session this fall, offering both the Emerging Nonprofit Leader track and the Mid Management track. Pass along the details to nonprofit leaders in your network!

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Don't Miss Bob Goff in September!