Funders Episodes
027 - Inside NBA Player Philanthropy: How Fines, Collective Giving, a…
We 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 philanthropy, turning their fines into philanthro...
026 - LaDainian "LT" Tomlinson: Inside His Philanthropy and How to He…
NFL Hall of Famer and philanthropist LaDainian “LT” Tomlinson reveals how trust shapes athlete giving, offers guidance for NIL athletes, and shares the Emmitt Smith moment that sparked his lifelong commitment to service.
023 - Burnout Isn't Obligatory. Your Path to Rest, with Marcus McGrew
On 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 burnout, interrupt perfectionism, and rebuil...
019 - Why Boards Fail and How to Fix Them, with Morris Price
When 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 structural pillars on which nonprofits and foundatio...
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...
014 - From Feeling Unworthy to Leading Health Equity at the Robert Wo…
How 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 , host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv, speaks with ...
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...
011 - Ex‑Army Officer's Battlefield Perspective of Philanthropy, with…
What can philanthropy learn from military leadership, ancestral resilience, and faith-driven service? In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv, sits down with Darrin Goss Sr., Pres...
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 Jackson, MDiv, sits down with Edward Jones, Vice ...
008: On Moving $150m+, Community Mobilizing, and Faith, with Jason Ga…
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, sits down with Jason Garrett, Senior Vice Presi...
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 Renee Jackson, MDiv, sits down with Jason Terrell...
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, ...
002 - Hella Dope, So Needed, and Back to Basics, with C'Ardiss Gardne…
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, shows you how to break past gatekeeping, reje...