My guest today is Derrick Fleming. When you think of style and class; organization and structure; education and empowerment; equity and advocacy, Derrick Marcell Fleming, Jr., also known as “Derrick The Gent”, is the man to make it happen. With a heart to serve and a passion for youth, collective impact, and systems change, Derrick brings an electrifying energy to any atmosphere.   As a former White House Staff Member under the Obama Administration, now currently serving as the Managing Director of Strategic Engagement for Chicago Scholars; Derrick oversees corporate, college, community, and civic/government partnerships and engagement. In addition, he manages strategic initiatives for Chicago Scholars, including leading our Young Men of Color Initiatives. Derrick is also a social entrepreneur and serves in various national and local community/education leadership capacities. With over 10 years of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors focusing on education, social impact, youth development, and mentorship;  8+ years of project management coaching and training experience; and 6+ years of program and people management experience.; Derrick brings a level of problem-solving skills that sets everyone at ease and makes solutions-focused work feel like fun. Derrick has his bachelor’s degree in Communications from Alabama State University and a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from Spertus Institute.  Here’s what to expect during the episode: What is the purpose of a scholarship program? How can a nonprofit organization support students? What are the basic requirements for a scholarship? How does lack of money affect education?  Why are scholarship programs important to a community? Connect with Derrick Fleming! Website: https://chicagoscholars.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoScholarsFoundation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicagoscholars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChicagoScholars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-scholars-foundation/  Get your free Trust Building Action Plan. Go here: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding.  Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold:  Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!    Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on  Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org