Mentorship that Matters with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Every day mentorship transforms lives by opening doors for young people to reach their full potential. Yet, many overlook the profound impact that just one positive adult connection can have in empowering youth and strengthening communities. This is where Big Brothers Big Sisters of America steps in—bringing mentorship to the forefront of social change.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America connects youth nationwide with caring adult mentors who guide and inspire them. Through intentional matching and strong partnerships, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America supports mentorship programs in over 5,000 communities across the U.S., creating real opportunities for youth to thrive.

We invited Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, to share his journey, from leading the organization to how he leverages partnerships to expand mentorship’s impact. Through collaborations with organizations like Macy's and the NFL, Artis is bringing national attention to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s mission and creating new avenues for people to get involved in mentorship.

Listen for insights on:

• Distributing large philanthropic gifts to drive lasting, organization-wide impact
• Fostering partnerships that generate widespread awareness and support for the organization’s mission
• The transformational value of and growing need for more mentors

Resources + Links:

• Artis Stevens’ LinkedIn
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
• Become a Big
• Meet Big Brother Chris & Little Brother Shane
• Macy's Rings in the Holidays with Big Brothers Big Sisters

• (00:00) - Welcome to Purpose 360
• (00:13) - Big Brothers Big Sisters
• (01:11) - What Artis is passionate about
• (03:52) - Mentoring
• (07:35) - Littles and Bigs
• (10:27) - Results
• (12:35) - Being a Catalyst
• (19:16) - Partners
• (23:58) - Favorite Story
• (27:16) - Purpose in an AI-Driven World
• (29:03) - Last Thoughts
• (30:39) - Wrap Up