Episodes

Ineza Mutimura, Co-Founder and CEO of Funders of African Descent (FOAD), shares how you can overcome self-doubt, trust your vision, and build community around a purpose-driven idea that creates lasting impact, connection, and opportunities for people of African descent.

Discover how Marc Philpart, President and CEO of the Black Freedom Fund, is leading a $250 million effort to sustain racial justice advocacy, build lasting community power, and overcome philanthropy's inconsistent commitment to change.

Discover how Mide Akerewusi connects Black climate leadership, philanthropy, and community action, revealing practical ways to advance environmental justice, strengthen communities, and build a more sustainable future.

Learn how Ilana Kaufman, President and CEO of the Jews of Color Initiative, invests in Jewish BIPOC communities through strategic philanthropy while exploring lessons on racial equity, community investment, and Yom Kippur's themes of reflection, repair, and renewa

In this 50th episode, Angelique Power explores bridge building, trust, forgiveness, and community across differences. Drawing on her experience as a Black and Jewish woman, she reflects on Rosh Hashanah, renewal, healing, and finding common ground in a divided world.

Joanna Jackson, President & CEO of the Weingart Foundation, explains why trust-based philanthropy, funder collaboration, and shared investment in racial, social, and economic justice create stronger community impact than control-driven grantmaking.

Former Helena, Montana Mayor Wilmot Collins shares how political giving and civic engagement helped make his historic election possible. Learn why voting alone is not enough, how 200 everyday donors fueled Montana's first Black mayoral victory, and how grassroots philanthropy empowers communities to support leaders who reflect their values.

National fundraising auctioneer Subyn Novelle shares how she changed careers after 40, discovered her purpose, overcame self-doubt, embraced an abundance mindset, and built a meaningful life through philanthropy and leadership.

Tired of chasing support from people who never truly believed in your mission? Floyd Jones shares how to recognize your organization's value, stop seeking approval, and build partnerships with funders who already understand your impact.

Are you putting your biggest goals on hold because they feel impossible? Or does the pressure to pick just one path keep you from moving forward? Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland refused to do either. Hear how she overcame the haters, founded Black Philanthropy Month anyway, and co-built a movement reaching more than 100 million people, while refusing to let the world reduce her to a single talent, title, or lane. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com Social Media Follow @blackphilanthropyou...

Tired of hearing philanthropic organizations say they can't find diverse talent? We are too. Help is on the way. Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, President & CEO of Brooklyn Org, shares how their $100,000 investment in their own paid fellowship program is helping Brooklyn Org build its own talent pipeline. Learn how to create leadership pathways, strengthen recruitment, and develop future philanthropy leaders from the communities you serve. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com Social Media Fol...

Discover what motivates today’s donors with Dr. Marguerite McClinton Stoglin. Learn how donor values, volunteer engagement, family philanthropy, stewardship, and next-generation giving can strengthen fundraising and long-term nonprofit sustainability.

Why wait for others to act when you can be the first to move? Odile Tevie shares how, in the absence of institutional support, she abandoned a secure career in finance to co-found and co-invest her own philanthropic resources into the Nubuke Foundation (Accra, Ghana) where Ghanaian artists create on their own terms and in their own voices. Discover how to become a first-mover leader, support emerging artists, navigate uncertainty, and transform an internal nudge into cultural and social change. ...

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.

You don't have to control capital to create change. You can advise the people who do. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Bates, Senior Advisor of Executive Strategy & Initiatives at Pivotal, shares how to impact philanthropy through trust, relationship building, and strategic connection. Learn how to center women, lead with love, and drive collaborative, high-impact transformation. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow @blackphilanthropyourstories & @michelle.renee.j...

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 ...

While it's trendy (or was) to talk about creating safe spaces of belonging in philanthropy, too often the needs of Black men in philanthropy are forgotten. Pressure from community, family, career, or sudden unemployment to be everything to everybody at all times is exhausting. Where can they go to breathe and be themselves? Damion Wilson, co-facilitator of The Collective, a community created for Black men in philanthropy worldwide, shares why creating safe spaces and community for Black men is b...

As the New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP) celebrates its 20th anniversary, co-founder Valaida Fullwood helps you understand how to reclaim the practice of "Giving Black," however you identify. Gain insights from her work as an author and exhibit creator. Learn from her expertise in Black philanthropy and collective giving and discover why starting your own giving circle can help you amplify impact and build community. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social...

Feeling alone in fundraising can derail your confidence and career. This episode shows you how building a strong community and professional network helps you overcome isolation, gain support, and thrive long-term.

Local news is declining, threatening community awareness and accountability. Dale Anglin shares how philanthropic funding is rebuilding local journalism—and why your support is essential to sustaining trusted information and a healthy democracy.

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. S...

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.