Honest Health with Jeffrey Burke S02 E51 - Linda Smith

Описание: It’s the debut of “In My Backyard:” A new segment highlighting the people who have changed the face of Las Vegas – for the better! We kick things off with Linda Smith, a fundraising dynamo and Vice President of the Opportunity Village Foundation in Las Vegas for almost 40 years. How much of a “fundraising dynamo?” Try one billion dollars! Plus, she brought us an annual Las Vegas Christmas event like no other: “The Magical Forest!” Featuring two passenger trains, an antique carousel, parades, carnival games, LOTS of Christmas cheer, and, of course, Santa! Linda Smith is making a HUGE difference, and we are very proud to include her in this debut.

A fearless and tenacious fundraiser and disability activist, Linda Smith revolutionized the principles of non-profit fundraising, community relations and event management in Las Vegas, and throughout the world. In her 45-year storied career, Linda has raised a billion dollars for charitable causes and gained an international reputation as an innovative trailblazer, fundraising icon, motivational speaker, an in demand nonprofit consultant,and humanitarian.

Linda served as Vice President of the Opportunity Village Foundation in Las Vegas for 38 years, raising half a billion dollars in campaigns while turning a small unknown disability organization into one of the most beloved and respected non profits in the country. Linda’s passion for connecting donors to the causes they care about, led her to become a fundraising Coach and Consultant, helping nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors across the country to think big, and believe and embrace their potential.