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Community Difference Makers

Hosted by Bankers Trust · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa team up in 2026 to tackle our community’s toughest challenges, from food insecurity and housing to childcare and youth violence. Hear weekly conversations with experts and community members working to create real change. Welcome to Community Difference Makers.

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Public web form

Booking probability

40%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Community Difference Makers about?

Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa team up in 2026 to tackle our community’s toughest challenges, from food insecurity and housing to childcare and youth violence. Hear weekly conversations with experts and community members working to create real change. Welcome to Community Difference Makers.

Who hosts Community Difference Makers?

Community Difference Makers is hosted by Bankers Trust. The show has published 79 episodes to date.

What has Community Difference Makers covered recently?

Recent episodes include "71. Helping Students Discover Their Future" (27 October 2026, 40 minutes), "70. Creating a Community Where Everyone Belongs" (20 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "69. A Diploma and a Plan, Preparing Students for What Comes Next" (19 October 2026, 43 minutes).

How often does Community Difference Makers publish?

Community Difference Makers publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 79 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Community Difference Makers?

Booking probability for Community Difference Makers is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Community Difference Makers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Community Difference Makers's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Community Difference Makers?

The strongest fits for Community Difference Makers are Food Banks, Shelters & Relief. Community Difference Makers has a business audience.

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Bankers Trust hosts Community Difference Makers, a business podcast with 79 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #24

    71. Helping Students Discover Their Future

    Oct 27, 202640 minS5

    For today’s students, success doesn’t follow a single path. While some may choose a four-year university, others may find their future through community college, registered apprenticeships, industry credentials...

  • Episode #23

    70. Creating a Community Where Everyone Belongs

    Oct 20, 202635 minS5

    What does it take to build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive? In this episode of Community Difference Makers, we explore the intersection of disability services, health, education, and equity in...

  • Episode #22

    69. A Diploma and a Plan – Preparing Students for What Comes Next

    Oct 19, 202643 minS5

    Graduating from high school is an important milestone. But what happens the morning after graduation? For more than one in five Central Iowa graduates—22%—there isn't yet a clear plan that includes education or training...

  • Episode #21

    The Community Response to Youth Violence Prevention

    Oct 6, 202646 minS5

    Preventing youth violence takes more than a justice system. It takes families, schools, mentors, community organizations, and young people working together. In this episode of Community Difference Makers, we explore...

  • Episode #20

    67. New Approaches to Affordable Housing

    Sep 29, 202637 minS5

    Explore two innovative housing solutions making a difference in Central Iowa: transforming extended stay hotels into supportive housing and creating affordable homeownership through a community land trust. Discover how...

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  • Episode #18

    65. Are Food Pantries the Front Door to Additional Support?

    Sep 23, 202634 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, we explore how food pantries can serve as a gateway to additional support for families and individuals facing challenges with housing, transportation, healthcare...

  • Episode #19

    66. What Nonprofits Reveal About Community Health

    Sep 23, 202647 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, we discuss how central Iowa’s health and human services organizations responded to United Way’s Thriving Community Survey and what it tells us about the demand they’re...

  • Episode #17

    64. Season Recap

    Jun 3, 202615 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa recap the conversations we had throughout the season on food insecurity, housing, childcare, and safe and thriving youth.

  • Episode #16

    63. Public Safety, Public Health, and Prevention: A Cross-Sector Response

    May 26, 202625 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about how public safety, public health, and community impact can work together to address youth violence with...

  • Episode #15

    62. Safe & Thriving Youth Mentorship

    May 19, 202621 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa discuss the power of mentorship, with guests Natasha Ratliff, Tone Roddy, and Saaliyah Singleton.

  • Episode #14

    61. Building Pathways to Opportunity Through Summer Youth Employment

    May 12, 202629 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa discuss how youth violence and engagement show up in Des Moines, highlighting Safe & Thriving Youth, a collaborative effort...

  • Episode #13

    60. Youth Violence and Engagement in Central Iowa

    May 5, 202645 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa discuss how youth violence and engagement show up in Des Moines, highlighting Safe & Thriving Youth, a collaborative effort...

  • Episode #12

    59. Advocating for Change: Policy, Funding & What’s Next

    Apr 21, 202627 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of childcare in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Dave Stone, and Jillian Herink of...

  • Episode #11

    58. Sign in Childcare Up Close: Stories from Educators and Families

    Apr 14, 202631 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of childcare in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Kate Bennett, Kay Strahorn of...

  • Episode #10

    57. The Rising Cost of Living and Its Impact on Childcare

    Apr 7, 202639 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of childcare in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Erin Davison-Rippey, Kim...

  • Episode #9

    56. The State of Childcare in Central Iowa

    Apr 1, 202639 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of childcare in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Mary Sellers, Janice Lane Schroeder...

  • Episode #8

    55. Building Solutions – Collaboration, Innovation, and Hope

    Mar 17, 202640 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Dave Stone, Lance Henning, CEO of...

  • Episode #7

    54. Lived Experiences of Housing Instability in Central Iowa

    Mar 10, 202628 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Luke Lynch, Melissa Gradischnig, who...

  • Episode #6

    53. The Ripple Effects of Housing Instability

    Mar 3, 202628 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn more about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Erin Davison-Rippey, and Shelby...

  • Episode #5

    52. What Homelessness Really Looks Like in Central Iowa

    Feb 25, 202629 minS5

    On this episode of Community Difference Makers, Bankers Trust and United Way of Central Iowa learn about the state of housing in Central Iowa with United Way of Central Iowa's Mary Sellers, Angie Arthur, Executive...

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