Lily Pads of Leadership with Jay Kim
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In this episode of Lead and Live Well, hosts Erin Cox and Scott Knox dive into a rich conversation with the executive director of the Community Foundation for Metro West. From launching his career at City Year to navigating corporate giving at Target, his story is a masterclass in blending intention with serendipity. Discover how he transformed chance encounters into pivotal career moves, built bridges across the nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic worlds, and learned the art of managing up. With honest reflections and sharp insights, this episode offers a fresh take on leadership, community impact, and the magic of meaningful connections.
Hosted by Erin Cox and M. Scott Knox
Edited and Produced by Stephanie Cohen
Chapters
1. Introduction to the Lead and Live Well Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Meet Our Guest: Jay Kim (00:00:56)
3. Jay's Early Career and City Year Experience (00:02:16)
4. Transition to Public Allies (00:04:45)
5. Fundraising and Leadership at Public Allies (00:06:54)
6. Corporate Philanthropy at Target (00:07:56)
7. Discovering Community Foundations (00:09:54)
8. Return to Boston and Career Moves (00:11:08)
9. Leadership and Fundraising Insights (00:13:48)
10. Building Strong Teams and Relationships (00:16:54)
11. Cohort Learning and Professional Development (00:30:41)
12. Conclusion and How to Reach Jay (00:32:07)
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