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Eric Guzman on Expanding the Meaning of Giving at Together for Youth

With Samantha Nyland & Eric Guzman

June 24, 2025
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Samantha Nyland
Product Marketing Manager, Neon One
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Eric Guzman
Director of Development, Together for Youth

In this heart-centered episode of The Generosity Experience, we go beyond traditional definitions of giving to explore what generosity feels like in real life. Host Sam Nyland sits down with Eric Guzman, leader at Together for Youth, to unpack how rebranding isn’t just a marketing exercise—it’s a call to community.

Eric shares how their new name, Together for Youth, embodies a broader, more inclusive view of generosity—one that honors time, talent, and relationship-building just as much as financial donations. From everyday moments that reignite his passion to how his team leverages Neon One tools to stay connected with data and mission, Eric brings practical insight and deep empathy.

Inside this episode:

  • The story behind Together for Youth’s rebrand—and how it reflects their commitment to community-first values
  • A behind-the-scenes look at how their team uses Neon One dashboards and data to fuel impact
  • Surprising patterns in donor and volunteer engagement since adopting new tools
  • Eric’s take on measuring success through connection, not just KPIs

Plus, we kick off this month’s Product With Purpose segment with Laura Block, who shares new volunteer tracking features designed to recognize generosity in all its forms.

We close with a listener-submitted Nonprofit Hotline question and a sneak peek into our next conversation on dreaming big with Kathy Kempff.

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