Male Leaders Episodes

Learn how in-kind giving can help nonprofits solve real-world challenges. Travon Jackson , National Planning Director of the Black Planning Institute (BPI), shares his approach to philanthropy through in-kind services and offers guidance on incorporating donor-advised funds into nonprofit fundraising plans. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Social Media Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories & @ michelle.renee.jackson (host)

Michael Romy Greer, President and CEO of ArtsFund, discusses how funders can simplify grant applications, reduce reporting burdens, provide unrestricted funding, and embrace trust-based philanthathy to better serve grantees. Artists and nonprofit leaders will learn how to confidently seek philanthropic support, communicate their value, and build sustainable funding strategies. This episode explores arts funding, grantmaking, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, philanthropy, equitable funding practices, and the future of community-centered investment.

In this Father's Day Season 2 premiere, Season 1 and Season 2 guests and listeners ask one other candid questions on fatherhood, philanthropy, equity, and strengthening Black communities giving you real strategies to lead, serve, and create impact around the world. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Social Media Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories & @ michelle.renee.jackson (host)

In this Season 1 finale, released the week of Juneteenth, discover how the urgency to preserve Black history is as old as American history, and why philanthropy plays a critical role in protecting Black history. As funding for Black-led initiatives declines, Brent Leggs , Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund , shares how he and his team have raised over $200 million to support 400+ Black historical preservation projects nationwide. In this episode, gain a prov...

The biggest generational wealth transfer in history is happening now and traditional fundraising strategies will fail you. Are you ready? Dr. Kevin Thompson , an advancement leader at the University of Washington and Seattle University, explains how donor trends are shifting and how you can engage next-generation donors who prioritize impact, accountability, and purpose so you and your community don't get left behind in the future of philanthropy. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com ....

Any venture capitalist worth-a-damn understands that intellectual investments must accompany financial investments. Nic Brathwaite , co-managing partner of Celesta Capital and co-founder of The PETNA Foundation, shows you how applying intellectual capital alongside philanthropic capital, from building wells to funding scholarships to championing Olympians, transforms communities worldwide. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories & @ michelle.renee.j...

LaDainian "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 breaks down trust gaps, what NIL athletes must know to be effective philanthropists, and how an encounter with Emmitt Smith changed his life. More tools and goodies at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories @ michelle.renee.jackson (host) @ lt_21official (guest) ***New Episodes Every Wedne...

If 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 Table, explains how the wealthiest donors use non‑tax‑deductible political giving to influence campaigns while nonprofits and most voters remain unaware. Discover how your philanthropy is political power, before it's too late. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories & @ mi...

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 rebuild healthier habits. This episode helps you claim work-life balance, protect your well‑being, and choose sustainability over self‑sacrifice. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories & @ michelle.renee.jackson (host)

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 foundations depend. In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories , host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv sits down with foundation and nonprofit board leader, Morris Price , for a masterclass on foundation and nonprofit board governance , executive director leadership , and the pow...

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 leadership, diversity in philanthropy, and equity in donor engagement. He reflects on being one of the few Black men in the nonprofit fundraising sector, the isolation many fundraisers of color face, and why institutions often overlook Black donors despite long histories of Blac...

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 nationally recognized fundraising strategist, mentor, and advocate for Black men in development. Ken's story is one of resilience, faith, and purpose—a testament to the power of second chances and the calling to serve. Ken opens up about his early life in foster care, his struggles ...

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, host Michelle Renee Jackson , MDiv, sits down with Rey Ramsey, President and CEO of the Nathan Cummings Foundation, to explore his journey from fundraiser to funder, and the strategy he uses to lead the Foundation through challenging times. Rey shares how his upbringing in Phi...

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., President & CEO of Coastal Community Foundation, to explore his journey from Army officer and minister to foundation president. Darrin shares how his Charleston roots, military training, and ministerial calling shaped his approach to leadership in philanthropy. With over 30 year...

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 President of Programs and Philanthropic Advising Services at ABFE – A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities. Edward shares his journey from a temporary role in philanthropy to becoming one of the sector's most respected voices. He opens up about surviving stage fou...

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 President of Faith, Bridging, and Belonging at the Freedom Together Foundation. Jason shares his journey from Wall Street to Harvard Divinity School, from community organizing to leading one of the most innovative philanthropic portfolios in the country. With deep insight and hum...

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, President of the Dobbs Foundation, former educator, and co-founder of Profound Gentlemen. Jason shares his deeply personal journey from teaching middle school English to leading one of Georgia's most historic philanthropic institutions. Jason reflects on how his upbringing...

If y ou'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 decide when a workplace has earned you, when it hasn't, and how showing up as your authentic self in philanthropy can be a smarter career move than playing safe. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories & @ michelle.renee.jackson (host)

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 pledge into a fully funded seven‑figure gift. He also helps you ditch a "victim" mindset and choose an employer that aligns with your values. More help at blackphilanthropypodcast.com . Follow @ blackphilanthropyourstories & @ michelle.renee.jackson (host)