The5 with Wendell Covington of the VP Community Impact Foundation

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Wendell Covington, Founding Executive Director of the VP Community Impact Foundation, joins The5 to talk about Removing the Scarcity Mindset. In Wendell's current role he partners with nonprofits across the St. Louis community enhancing their efforts through providing volunteers, coaching, board members, and funding. Through his significant experience and efforts Wendell has watched organizations going through the Scarcity Mindset and often talks with them on going beyond it to improve their organization.

Wendell is an experienced executive leader, educator, service provider, and civic and community organizer. With over 30 years experience working with youth and at risk populations. Serving in various capacities from administrator, teacher, guidance counselor, and therapist. Wendell took over as the Founding Executive Director of the VP Community Impact Foundation after time leading NPower-St. Louis, Matthews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club, and Gateway to College.
Wendell uses his expertise in program design and development, as well as evaluation, and research to enhance the communities he leads.

The5 is a celebration of the work being done by nonprofit professionals, highlighting valuable tips and methods that nonprofits should be utilizing. The5 is aptly named as NMBL Strategies celebrates our 5 year anniversary. Host Eric Moraczewski leads guests on a journey of topics that are of deep importance to the guest and discusses how nonprofits and nonprofit leaders can benefit from the experience and expertise.