From Trucking to Philanthropy: The Art of MeaningFULL Brokerage

Nina Gehan-King
Co-Founder @ MeaningFULL Development & Communications | Development and Communications Strategist

April 25, 2025

My first “real job" taught me everything I needed to know about nonprofit development—I just didn't know it at the time.
Fresh out of my Master's and 10 years of waiting tables, I landed a temp position at RLS Corp. under @lancerobertsmba 's leadership. There, in the fast-moving world of trucking logistics, I learned the delicate art of being the middle person. We weren't just matching trucks with cargo—we were guaranteeing quality, managing expectations, and most importantly, taking full responsibility when things went sideways.

Sound familiar, my nonprofit development friends?

What started as a temporary role evolved into something bigger when he gave me the chance to come up with a plan for managing safety and risk. I developed a carrier compliance program from scratch, transforming my position from temp to salaried. Lance saw potential where others might have seen just another temporary worker. He gave me the space to create value—a lesson I've carried throughout my career (And he had my car fixed so I could make it to work). To read the full story click here.