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What is leaders2give all about?
leaders2give Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to leaders2give, Inc. are tax-deductible.
We endeavor to inspire, teach & empower you to become leaders who possess the skills required to solve the problems facing society by providing an opportunity to convert ideas into action through hands on work in developing communities where you experience tangible results in a real life setting.
We Believe...
1) that helping is helping.
That means all causes are worthy. If you do anything to improve someone's life, or make the planet a better place in any way, shape or form, then you are doing the important work needed to uplift the world. Don't listen to the naysayers!
2) we can do more together. When we network with like-minded and like-hearted people, the possibilities are endless!
3) it's important to do good every day. Actions speak louder than words and we see all the time how people are inspired to help out or take up a cause because of the good work being done around them. We want to leave a legacy to inspire others
too.
4) it's important to inspire, equip, and empower those we help to give back to their community and future generations.
5) it's important to build trust and develop relationships in the communities we're supporting by keeping community members involved in our projects.
6) we have a calling to help people just like you to live a more purposeful and fulfilling life by giving back.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Adam Greenberg, President
Over 20 years of business and leadership experience for some of the world's largest software companies, Adam is also immensely ambitious and successful in a variety of entrepreneurial efforts to help others.
He is deeply motivated and committed to several humanitarian initiatives, a certified sea kayaking guide, and level two Wine Sommelier.
Through leaders2give & and as a founding member of leaders2inspire, Adam shows people to live a more balanced and purposeful life.
Tracey Greenberg, Vice President
A certified hypnotherapist, Tracey is passionate about helping others remove their limiting beliefs that may be preventing them from living their true purpose.
So many people share that they feel a calling to do more in the world, but they just aren't sure how to do it. Tracey's calling is to support these people in taking up whatever cause they feel compelled to support to help create a wave of positive action in the world.
Tracey is also one of the founding members of leaders2inspire.
Tracey Greenberg, Vice President
A certified hypnotherapist, Tracey is passionate about helping others remove their limiting beliefs that may be preventing them from living their true purpose.
So many people share that they feel a calling to do more in the world, but they just aren't sure how to do it. Tracey's calling is to support these people in taking up whatever cause they feel compelled to support to help create a wave of positive action in the world.
Tracey is also one of the founding members of leaders2inspire.
Deb Lawson, Vice President
Deb is a firm believer that true fulfillment in life doesn’t come from what we get, it comes from what we give. Her dedication and commitment to developing others at both personal and professional levels is inspiring.
She has successfully transitioned out of a traditional career into one of passion and purpose. Calling on both her personal experience with teamwork and professional experience with high performance and leadership, Deb offers unique insight on working and living with purpose.
Deb is also one of the founding members of leaders2inspire and serves as Chief Experience Officer. She is an integral part of a movement supporting numerous leadership and humanitarian experiences.
With over two decades of Mom experience, Deb is immensely proud of both her adult children and now shares an empty nest with her retired husband, Doug, and their dog, Bauer. In her spare time (or on rainy days) Deb is documenting her life’s journey and lessons in the form of children's stories.
Ian Gibson, Treasurer
Ian is a retired Information Technology consultant. He started his career in a small Financial Consulting / Tax Preparation company and throughout the next 30+ years he helped bring technology solutions to business challenges. He worked in various sized companies from a small local veterinarian’s office to Fortune 500 companies such as Gillette / Procter & Gamble, in a variety of industries, such as Biotech and Warehouse & Delivery Logistics. He wrapped up his paid career with 10 years as the Chief Information Officer for an Office Supply company, W.B. Mason.
The transition from paid career to volunteer started when he retired and moved to Los Barriles, BCS Mexico and joined the local Rotary Club. Here he: Co-Chaired Lord of the Wind 2015, 16, & 17; Co-Chaired Taste of East Cape 2016, 17, 19; serves on the East Cape Health Center Board of Advisors, as President; and serves on the Leadership Team for the Los Barriles Food Bank.
Most importantly, Ian is married to a wonderfully supportive wife, Lisa and is proud father of Ross and Cailey.
Ian Gibson, Treasurer
Ian is a retired Information Technology consultant. He started his career in a small Financial Consulting / Tax Preparation company and throughout the next 30+ years he helped bring technology solutions to business challenges. He worked in various sized companies from a small local veterinarian’s office to Fortune 500 companies such as Gillette / Procter & Gamble, in a variety of industries, such as Biotech and Warehouse & Delivery Logistics. He wrapped up his paid career with 10 years as the Chief Information Officer for an Office Supply company, W.B. Mason.
The transition from paid career to volunteer started when he retired and moved to Los Barriles, BCS Mexico and joined the local Rotary Club. Here he: Co-Chaired Lord of the Wind 2015, 16, & 17; Co-Chaired Taste of East Cape 2016, 17, 19; serves on the East Cape Health Center Board of Advisors, as President; and serves on the Leadership Team for the Los Barriles Food Bank.
Most importantly, Ian is married to a wonderfully supportive wife, Lisa and is proud father of Ross and Cailey.
Phyllis Newton, Secretary
A graduate of the University of California Hastings College of the Law, Phyllis has represented design professionals exclusively since 1989.
Phyllis has always been passionate about humanitarian projects and served as the Interim Executive Director for a disaster relief organization where she oversaw the development of a newly-formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to rebuilding earthquake ravaged schools in Haiti.
Phyllis is happy to offer the same oversight for leaders2give.
Betsy Shepard, Director
Betsy is a retired educator, a mother of 2 adult sons, and a grandmother of 3. She splits her time each year between Eugene, Oregon and Spa Buena Vista, BCS, with her husband, Will Ettling.
Her early educational career was spent serving students who struggled with the traditional system; i.e., students at risk of not graduating, those in treatment for substance abuse issues, and many others who weren’t able to attend school due to long term illnesses or social/ emotional problems. Later she was hired first as the director for the Eugene School district’s talented and gifted (TAG) program and a staff development specialist in curriculum and instruction. Those were followed by time as both an in-district and private consultant in the areas of facilitation, conflict resolution, mediation and leadership. The private work included contracts with education districts, government agencies and non-profits. Betsy was a member of a national dialogue cadre, trained by Sue Miller Hurst, and more recently was a trained facilitator in the “Courage to Lead” work of Parker Palmer.
These experiences and background led her to a keen interest in the mission of Leaders2Give, whose goal is to empower others to become leaders in a variety of arenas. She is very interested in being a part of the many programs and services supported by Leaders2Give, and is thrilled to be a new board member. Betsy is a graduate of Ohio State University and received her Masters and doctoral degree from the University of Oregon.
Betsy Shepard, Director
Betsy is a retired educator, a mother of 2 adult sons, and a grandmother of 3. She splits her time each year between Eugene, Oregon and Spa Buena Vista, BCS, with her husband, Will Ettling.
Her early educational career was spent serving students who struggled with the traditional system; i.e., students at risk of not graduating, those in treatment for substance abuse issues, and many others who weren’t able to attend school due to long term illnesses or social/ emotional problems. Later she was hired first as the director for the Eugene School district’s talented and gifted (TAG) program and a staff development specialist in curriculum and instruction. Those were followed by time as both an in-district and private consultant in the areas of facilitation, conflict resolution, mediation and leadership. The private work included contracts with education districts, government agencies and non-profits. Betsy was a member of a national dialogue cadre, trained by Sue Miller Hurst, and more recently was a trained facilitator in the “Courage to Lead” work of Parker Palmer.
These experiences and background led her to a keen interest in the mission of Leaders2Give, whose goal is to empower others to become leaders in a variety of arenas. She is very interested in being a part of the many programs and services supported by Leaders2Give, and is thrilled to be a new board member. Betsy is a graduate of Ohio State University and received her Masters and doctoral degree from the University of Oregon.
Brian Fieser, Director
Dr. Brian Fieser is a consulting psychologist, entrepreneur and educator.
Brian has been engaged in the human capital software space for over 18 years as a champion for the successful alignment of HCM software, strategy and business outcomes. Dr. Fieser has been a leading voice as both an internal business consultant and later as a founder of 3D Results, a global HCM Services firm dedicated to the integration of technology capability and talent management strategy.
Brian has served on faculty at Loyola University Chicago in areas focusing on organizational psychology and leadership. Brian resides in the greater Chicagoland area.
John Plotkin, Director
John Plotkin, a practicing lawyer for over 35 years, found great personal satisfaction in public service and non-profit endeavors.
He served as a Board member and Board Chair of the Denver Preschool Program, a cutting edge taxpayer program to support pre-school education benefitting particularly low income families. He also served on the Board of Directors and as Vice Chair of Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s State workers’ compensation fund, and served on the Denver Region Board of the Anti-Defamation League. He also served as a Member, Vice Chair and Chairman of the Lakewood (Colorado) Planning Commission.
In addition to his legal career John has executive experience, serving as CEO of two large workers’ compensation companies. John is a graduate of Brown University (1978) and the University of Michigan Law School (1982).
John Plotkin, Director
Does leaders2give Have Overhead?
Pretty much every dollar of every donation we receive goes to support the initiative for which it was intended. We do not pay any salaries. We are 100% volunteer run.
We say pretty much because you should note the following:
- We pay a small % fee to pay pal per transaction that is made on line;
- We pay $50 per month to a local Mexican resident to help cover the cost of accounting / bill paying services;
- We reimburse the expenses of the volunteer who helps oversee facility maintenance of the New Creation Kids orphanage;
- The cost of web site development, hosting, etc. is donated;
- The adults who live and work at the orphanage in La Paz donate their time in exchange for room and board;
- Our entire board of directors is volunteer.
We are also a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in California which was set up pro bono.
Supporters spotlight
leaders2give Inc. is Camp Midlife’s humanitarian cause of choice!
Camp Midlife believes that giving back and doing acts of kindness is fulfilling to the soul. It is a community of women supporting women, whose mission is to give, live, and share. Camp Midlife also believes that giving back through humanitarian cause is paramount to the goals it wants to achieve.
“Why leaders2give? Well, when you find somebody that is as passionate about giving back as I am, it was an easy choice to partner with Deb & Tracey. Both of these women personify giving back with the same heart-of-service that I have. There are so many external benefits to the act of giving like the wonderful difference you’ve made in a person’s life. The internal benefit is how much happiness, connection, and fulfillment you receive that is long-lasting.”
~ Mollie Macarthy-Openshaw
Why camp? Time for you to get way from it all and have a fun, learning, an all-out Girl Scout type camp experience with us. We will have gifted women helping you find peace, connection and purpose. We will provide a space to simply retreat; quieting your body and soul… transitioning into the present moment. This is an opportunity to connect and build a new sisterhood. There are women experiencing a profound lack of conviction and passion in their lives. This retreat is equipped to give women clarity and to leave energized and passionate about the lives they live.
To learn more about Camp Midlife visit www.campmidlife.com
Supporters spotlight
leaders2give Inc. is Camp Midlife’s humanitarian cause of choice!
Camp Midlife believes that giving back and doing acts of kindness is fulfilling to the soul. It is a community of women supporting women, whose mission is to give, live, and share.
Camp Midlife also believes that giving back through humanitarian cause is paramount to the goals it wants to achieve.
“Why leaders2give? Well, when you find somebody that is as passionate about giving back as I am, it was an easy choice to partner with Deb & Tracey. Both of these women personify giving back with the same heart-of-service that I have. There are so many external benefits to the act of giving like the wonderful difference you’ve made in a person’s life. The internal benefit is how much happiness, connection, and fulfillment you receive that is long-lasting.”
~ Mollie Macarthy-Openshaw
leaders2give in the spotlight
Isabela and Fabian are YouTubers who decided to rent their home in Germany to people in need and moved into their 4x4 home on wheels to travel the world with their 2 dogs.
"Our Mission is to motivate YOU. It does not matter what you drive, what matters is where you go!"
Liveandgive4x4 visited the New Creation Kids Orphanage in La Paz. In this YouTube episode, watch Isabela decorate cupcakes with the lovely kids and Fabian having so much fun playing with them. You will get a tour of the place, showing how the children live, how their day to day is and how you can also help their well being. They interviewed leaders2give board president, Adam Greenberg, who talked about the work the volunteers are doing and how other people can help this cause too.
←←←Click on the video. It's fun! Have a watch!
To follow the adventures of Isabela and Fabian, subscribe to their YouTube channel at Live and Give 4X4
leaders2give in the spotlight
Isabela and Fabian are YouTubers who decided to rent their home in Germany to people in need and moved into their 4x4 home on wheels to travel the world with their 2 dogs.
"Our Mission is to motivate YOU. It does not matter what you drive, what matters is where you go!"
Liveandgive4x4 visited the New Creation Kids Orphanage in La Paz.
Click on the video above. It's fun! Have a watch!
In this YouTube episode, watch Isabela decorate cupcakes with the lovely kids and Fabian have so much fun playing with them. You will get a tour of the place, showing how the children live, how their day to day is and how you can also help their well being.
They interviewed leaders2give board president, Adam Greenberg, who talked about the work the volunteers are doing and how other people can help this cause too.
To follow the adventures of Isabela and Fabian, subscribe to their YouTube channel at Live and Give 4X4
We Support
Helping youth is a big part of what leaders2give is all about. That's why we are happy to support Pro Youth & Families and the important programs they run.
PRO Youth and Families confronts the trauma youth, families, and communities face by inspiring, educating, and mobilizing young people.
They make a difference by keeping young people off the streets, out of prison, and away from alcohol, drugs and gangs by giving them meaningful and life-changing opportunities.
Pro Youth & Families are committed to strengthening youth - and their families and communities - by developing neighborhood networks, identifying and addressing needs, and by providing training and other resources that will make that happen.
For More info on this organizaton please click here.
Past Newsletters
Once a month we send a newsletter to all our subscribers to keep them up to date on what's happening with our various projects. We include happy pictures and inspiring stories to uplift spirits.
If you aren't on our list yet, be sure to sign up by clicking here
If you would like to read our back issues, please click on the button below:
We Support
They make a difference by keeping young people off the streets, out of prison, and away from alcohol, drugs and gangs by giving them meaningful and life-changing opportunities.
Pro Youth & Families are committed to strengthening youth - and their families and communities - by developing neighborhood networks, identifying and addressing needs, and by providing training and other resources that will make that happen.
For More info on this organizaton please click here.
Past Newsletters
Once a month we send out a newsletters to all our subscribers to keep them up to date on what's happening with our various projects. We include happy pictures and inspiring stories to uplift spirits.
If you aren't on our list yet, be sure to sign up by clicking here
If you would like to read our back issues, please click on the button below:
Want To Get Involved?
See the three ways below:
Donate Today
There are several new projects we are fundraising for & we provide ongoing support for others. Click below to donate.
Volunteer Remotely
Do you have special skills or just some extra time? Much can be done virtually or within your own community to help.
Hands On Volunteering
If you like to travel, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get your hands dirty with one of our projects.
Want To Get Involved?
Donate Today
There are several new projects we are fundraising for & we provide ongoing support for others.
If you like to travel, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get your hands dirty with one of our projects.
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leaders2give Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to leaders2give, Inc. are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
