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How does a nonprofit like the Safety Center maintain its mission of enhancing community safety over 90 years? Join me, Jeff Holden, as we uncover the remarkable legacy and strategic vision of this organization with insights from CEO, Darell Teat and Chief Operations and Strategy Officer, Kelly Huffman. With divisions spanning DUI education, motorcycle safety, workplace training, and the beloved Safetyville, the Safety Center continues to equip individuals with crucial safety skills. Kelly and Darrell share their experience leading a seamless transition into her role as Chief Operations and Strategy Officer, ensuring the organization's continued impact as a separate search continues in advance of Darrell's departure at year end.

Explore the financial strategies that sustain the Safety Center's $9 million budget, focusing on engaging the community and overcoming funding misconceptions. Hear about Safetyville's role in educating children for 40 years through its interactive experiences and the collaborative efforts with partners like the Office of Traffic Safety, local school districts and law enforcement. These partnerships have launched impactful programs addressing bicycle and pedestrian safety, along with initiatives for teen drivers, foster youth, and other groups, showcasing the depth of their safety education commitment.

We also look into the workplace safety challenges businesses face and how Safety Center assists them in navigating compliance issues with OSHA. Kelly shares her vision for spreading awareness through a balanced social enterprise model, ensuring that safety education is accessible nationwide. Darrell reinforces the commitment to seeing Safety Center grow beyond the current geography as more and more state requirements are met to properly license their programs. Celebrate the organization's dedication to making communities safer and discover the strategic planning behind its ongoing success.

To learn more about the Safety Center and their various programs, you can find them HERE

CHAPTER SUMMARIES
(00:00) Safety Center Programs and Safetyville Overview
Safety Center promotes safety through DUI education, motorcycle training, workplace training, and Safetyville, celebrating its 90-year legacy.

(14:54) Safety Center Funding and Collaboration
Safetyville's challenges and strategies include leveraging their 40th anniversary, collaborating with partners, and providing impactful experiences for foster youth and other groups.

(24:04) Safety Center Vision and Funding
Nature's workplace safety compliance journey, holistic training, financial constraints, and social enterprise model for spreading awareness.

(36:59) Transition to Chief Strategy Officer
Kelly becomes Chief Operations Officer at nonprofit with support from Gilbert and Associates, ensuring continuity and honoring 90-year legacy.

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