Podcast
Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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031 - Leading the Mellon Foundation, How You Champion Artists and Inclusion, with Dr. Elizabeth AlexanderAs arts and culture funding is increasingly labeled risky and continues to decline nationwide, the Mellon Foundation remains the largest funder of arts and humanities in the U.S.,…
030 – You Belong in the Boardroom. Here's How You Get There and Transform How Boards Lead, with Christal CherryNot sure how to land a nonprofit board role or whether it's the right one when you land it? Christal Cherry, founder of Board Pro and Fabulous Female Fundraisers (F3), shares how y…
029 - Giving with a VC Mindset: How Nic Brathwaite Combines Intellectual Capital and PhilanthropyAny venture capitalist worth-a-damn understands that intellectual investments must accompany financial investments. Nic Brathwaite, co-managing partner of Celesta Capital and co-fo…
028 - Scarcity Isn't Your Problem: Your Abundance Audit Explained, with Chevelle DixonDon't let your nonprofit stay in survival mode. Chevelle Dixon, of Pan‑African Solutions Consulting, shows you how to shift from scarcity thinking to strategic action, using an abu…
027 - Inside NBA Player Philanthropy: How Fines, Collective Giving, and Strategic Advice Help Players Maximize Impact, with Erika SwilleyWe often assume if an NBA player isn't giving publicly, he isn't giving at all. False. As Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation, Erika Swilley advises NBA players on their phil…
026 - LaDainian "LT" Tomlinson: Inside His Philanthropy and How to Help Pro Athletes Solve the Philanthropy Effectiveness GapLaDainian "LT" Tomlinson, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of Tomlinson's Touching Lives Foundation, explains why he gives and how you can help pro athletes level up their giving. LT…
025 - If You're Losing Joy in Philanthropy, Here's How to Get It Back, with Heather InfantryIf you feel devalued in transactional philanthropy, you're facing a real threat to your purpose‑driven work. You need a new model now. Using Black giving traditions, Heather Infant…
024 - How You Change Election Outcomes Through Philanthropy, and Why What You Don't Know Hurts Us All, with Ludovic BlainIf you believe you're powerless politically, you're not alone. This episode reveals how your giving can impact upcoming elections. Ludovic Blain, Director of the California Donor T…
023 - Burnout Isn't Obligatory. Your Path to Rest, with Marcus McGrewOn the eve of his last day with the Hewlett Foundation, Marcus McGrew shows you how to stop running yourself into the ground in philanthropy. Through his story, you learn to spot b…
022 - Your Guide to Partnering with Young People in Philanthropy, with Dr. Kimberlin ButlerDr. Kimberlin Butler, Founder & Chief Possibility Catalyst of The L.E.A.D Agency, certified impact philanthropy advisor, and creator of Youth-Possible Philanthropy® shares why youn…
021 - How to Protect Yourself from Creeps and Other Bad Actors in Philanthropy, with Karen IsbleIn this episode, host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv speaks with Karen Isble, Vice President for College Advancement at Kalamazoo College about her work with the Collaborative for Re…
020 - Reparative Philanthropy, How It Heals, and Why It's No Longer Optional, with Jessyca DudleyIn this episode with host, Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv, Jessyca Dudley, CEO of Bold Ventures, shares why understanding reparative philanthropy's role in our increasingly disconnec…
019 - Why Boards Fail and How to Fix Them, with Morris PriceWhen foundation and nonprofit board members stay an average of 3 to 5+ years longer than paid staff, their influence becomes decisive, undeniable, and lasting. They are the structu…
018 - From Layoffs to Funding: How Our Podcast Can Advance Black Economic Mobility, Michelle Renee Jackson, MDivIn this solo episode, Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv host of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories reflects on the last 7 months since BPOS premiered on Father's Day 2025. In order to gui…
017- Leading 25,000 Fundraisers and the Future of Fundraising, with Art TaylorArt Taylor, leads an organization of 25,000+ fundraising professionals globally as the CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He joins host, Michelle Renee Ja…
016 - Are We Willing to Pay the Price for the Future We Want, with Keesha Gaskins-NathanHow do we build a vital and inclusive democracy in a time of polarization, uncertainty, and systemic inequities? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle R…
015 - From Crack Dealer to Hope Dealer, Ken Miller CFRE on Prison, Mastering Fundraising & Mentoring Black MenWhat does it take to transform a life from selling drugs to raising millions for nonprofits? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv,…
014 - From Feeling Unworthy to Leading Health Equity at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Maisha SimmonsHow does one help to embed equity into the DNA of a major philanthropic institution like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, hos…
013 - How to Protect Your Foundation's Mission in a Politically Charged Climate, with Rey RamseyHow do leaders in philanthropy navigate challenges to their mission, purpose, and legacy in a time of political uncertainty and social change? In this episode of Black Philanthropy…
012: Insider Grant Strategies Revealed, Francesca Axam Frederick on How Grantyd Helps Grassroots Nonprofits Unlock FundingHow can small nonprofits build sustainable revenue, access philanthropic data, and stay rooted in community? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee…
