{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdr-madsons-parkland-pride-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fgivingback-EuLxRdsY","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"GIVING BACK- How nonprofits and business work together to strengthen our community","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ebbf4a65-d90f-4456-8045-7ae3ed1f2868/f4728e65-be83-4a67-8442-2d6d831021be/podcast-23.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Here's a revised version of the text:\n\nDr. Mark Madson hosts a discussion with Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, and the Executive Director of the Parkland Education Foundation about the key factors driving their organizations' growth and community impact. Mike Butz, Director of Business Development & Administration at Alvin H. Butz, Inc. Construction Management Company, joins to highlight his company's community involvement, including their remarkable 37-year streak of 100% employee participation in United Way giving.\n\nThe conversation explores the United Way's recent $25 million fundraising success and their diverse contribution options. The Parkland Education Foundation shares insights on their expanding reach, attributing it to increased recognition of their initiatives. They recently completed an employee giving campaign, securing over $42,000 in payroll contribution pledges from Parkland staff for the current school year.\n\nAs the United Way launches workplace giving campaigns throughout the Lehigh Valley, the leaders discuss how contributors can direct their support to various local charities, including the Parkland Education Foundation."}