Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
a podcast of honest conversations with Black philanthropic leaders on how wealth, giving, and social impact really work. Hosted by Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv.
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031 - Leading the Mellon Foundation, How You Champion Artists and Inc…
Dr. Elizabeth Alexander discusses inclusive philanthropy, artist support, ancestral legacy, and leadership as president of the Mellon Foundation, offering insight into how arts funding, creativity, and institutional funding shape culture and public memory.
013 - How to Protect Your Foundation's Mission in a Politically Charg…
How 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: Our Stories , a Simuel + Murray podcast, ho...
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 in foster care and formerly incarcerated, ...
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. The industry of philanthropy often ignores p...
017- Leading 25,000 Fundraisers and the Future of Fundraising, with A…
Art 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 Jackson , MDiv to discuss Black fundraising lead...
016 - Are We Willing to Pay the Price for the Future We Want, with Ke…
How do we build a vital and inclusive democracy in a time of polarization, uncertainty, and systemic inequities? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Storie s, host Michelle Renee Jackson , MDiv, sits down with Keesha G...
015 - From Crack Dealer to Hope Dealer, Ken Miller CFRE on Prison, Ma…
What 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, sits down with Ken Miller , CFRE, a national...
Recent Episodes
033 - What's at Stake When Local News Disappears and How You Save it, with Dale Anglin
032- Are You Ready for the $100 Trillion Wealth Transfer? How You Stay Relevant in Fundraising Now, with Dr. Kevin Thompson
031 - Leading the Mellon Foundation, How You Champion Artists and Inclusion, with Dr. Elizabeth Alexander
030 – You Belong in the Boardroom. Here's How You Get There and Transform How Boards Lead, with Christal Cherry
029 - Giving with a VC Mindset: How Nic Brathwaite Combines Intellectual Capital and Philanthropy
028 - Scarcity Isn't Your Problem: Your Abundance Audit Explained, with Chevelle Dixon
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