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Peter Fezzey

Chief Advancement Officer, Downtown Boxing Gym

Meet Peter.

As the Chief Advancement Officer of Downtown Boxing Gym, a youth enrichment program in Detroit, Peter Fezzey outlines the commitment to relationships and growth that stems from working within a nonprofit. With further conversations from Terry Whitefield, a Partnership Manager at the Skillman Foundation, young adults are encouraged to seek organizations with effective leadership and positive reputations within communities.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

  • Inside Downtown Boxing Gym, a youth enrichment program in Detroit
  • Why nonprofit work runs on relationships
  • How to spot an organization with effective leadership
  • Additional perspective from Terry Whitefield of the Skillman Foundation

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What is one piece of advice from Peter that you could apply to your own life right now?

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Michigan State Representative

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Michigan State Representative

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