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Black Philanthropy: Our Stories

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Recorded in United States of AmericaAbout the Black AmericanEnglishSociety & CultureBusinessNon-Profit
$500 billion is donated through philanthropy each year, yet most people don't know how it works. This podcast explains it. Hear from Black funders, philanthropists, fundraisers, and social impact leaders who explain giving, community impact, and the nonprofit sector through honest conversations. Learn what philanthropy is and how it works, why giving has always been part of Black culture, and how it can change your life, community, or career path. Perfect for newcomers or veterans seeking fresh, inspiring insight and perspectives. Host: Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv www.blackphilanthropypodcast.com New episodes every Wednesday - 5am ET

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  1. 011 - Ex‑Army Officer's Battlefield Perspective of Philanthropy, with Darrin Goss

    What can philanthropy learn from military leadership, ancestral resilience, and faith-driven service? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee Jackso…

    E1101:39:39
  2. 010 - A Love Letter to Black Women, with Dr. Yanique Redwood

    What does it mean to center Black women's healing, challenge philanthropy's contradictions, and reclaim joy as a radical act? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, ho…

    E1001:16:47
  3. 009 - Surviving Cancer & Leading with Love, with Edward Jones

    What does it mean to lead with courage, stay mission-driven, and institutionalize love in philanthropy? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee Jack…

    E901:24:09
  4. 008 - On Faith, Moving $150m+, and Community Mobilizing, with Jason Garrett

    What does it mean to lead with faith, bridge divides, and build belonging in philanthropy? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv, si…

    E801:08:20
  5. 007 - Golden Handcuffs & Sacred Callings, with Yvonne Moore

    What does it mean to be called to philanthropy "for such a time as this"? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv, sits down with Yvon…

    E701:24:54
  6. 006 - From Teacher to Foundation President by 34, with Jason Terrell

    What does it mean to lead a foundation while honoring your calling, your family, your hair, and your roots? In this episode of "Black Philanthropy: Our Stories," host Michelle Rene…

    E658:20
  7. 005 – Your Job Can Let You Go Anytime, Don't Play It Safe, with Steve Vassor

    If you're tired of code switching to survive at work, especially when employer loyalty isn't guaranteed, Steve Vassor, of Fund II Foundation and DJ, helps you rethink risk: how to…

    E501:33:16
  8. 004 - From Foster Youth & Incarceration to Funder, with Brianna Rogers

    Think your messy past disqualifies you from a career in philanthropy? Think again. Your past isn't a liability. It's an asset. Brianna Rogers, at the San Francisco Foundation, once…

    E452:10
  9. 003 - Turn Lapsed Donors Into 7-figure Donors and Get Your Power Back, with Steven Wallace

    You're overwhelmed by lapsed donors, expired pledges, and impossible fundraising goals. Steven Wallace of Aspen Leadership Group shows you how he revitalized a dormant six‑figure p…

    E301:15:28
  10. 002 - Hella Dope, So Needed, and Back to Basics, with C'Ardiss Gardner-Gleser

    You may feel shut out of philanthropy, told you need elite credentials, polished language, or "the right pedigree." C'Ardiss "CC" Gardner-Gleser, Founder of Black Ivy Collective, s…

    E201:23:18
  11. 001 - My Father, Solomon. The Definition of Black Philanthropy

    Philanthropy and black culture are inextricable. Always. Every time. Everywhere. My father, Solomon Neal Jackson III, is an example of what it is for us to love through our giving.…

    E133:49
  12. Welcome to Black Philanthropy: Our StoriesTrailer

    "Black Philanthropy: Our Stories" explores the untold stories of professionals and philanthropists dedicated to black philanthropy. Join our host and award-winning storyteller, Mi…

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