BEYOND Philanthropy

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie talk about current and past issues with fiscal sponsorship, what might be needed to mitigate issues, and tips from other philanthropists on working with fiscal sponsors.

In this episode* of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie continue the conversation on how performativeness and "good intentions" can be harmful.

*Please note this episode was recorded during AFSCME District Council 33's Union Strike and prior to the passing of  H.R. 1.

Co-hosts Monique and Valerie reunite to discuss impact, intent, and transferring power this month. Both share examples of how performativeness and good intentions have been harmful, and discuss our role in upholding the status quo vs. being more intentional.

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique talks with her guest co-host, Tyeshia "Ty" Wilson, Senior Director of Community at Philanthropy Together, about giving circles, collaborative funding, and what institutional philanthropy can learn from these practices to support nonprofits and the community.

This month, co-host Valerie chats with guest Jessica Main about reimagining philanthropy from the nonprofit's POV. Topics covered include real trusting relationships with funders, who really sets the salaries for nonprofit workers, what we can adopt from governments abroad in our reimagined world.

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In episode 2 of Season 5 of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie discuss the current state of Philanthropy under the new Federal Administration and what Foundations need to know and do.

In the kick-off to Season 5 of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie discuss this season's theme - Reimagining Philanthropy and how listeners can be involved this season.

They also dive into 4 trends or predictions for Philanthropy this year and why they think they are possible.

After an entire season focused on Shifting Power, we have to ask... can power actually be shifted? Join Monique and Valerie as we recap our favorite moments from this season and, more importantly, ask ourselves if power can be shifted in the philanthropic space.

Process the latest presidential election results with co-hosts Monique and Valerie, who talk about the power shifts taking place politically and how philanthropy will need to step up to shift together moving forward.

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In this live recording from AFP-GPC's Leading Philanthropy conference, Monique and Valerie discuss how to shift power through collaboration. They also recount the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative and recap conversations they had with various commitment makers during the summit.

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Disrupting existing practices and shifting power is exhausting in and of itself. In order to take good care of our communities, we have to take care of ourselves. Monique and Valerie discuss their own self care strategies and the importance of self care in our work.

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In this episode, Monique and Valerie talk mission-aligned investing with Jason Ray, founder of Zenith Wealth Partners. Zenith embraces mission-aligned investing to help clients further their impact and set out to disrupt their industry. Jason talks about how mission-aligned investing is a tool for shifting power and the importance of community.

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In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie discuss the limitations of shifting power and challenges that arise when power shifting is performative, not genuine.

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Dr. John H. Jackson, President & CEO of the Schott Foundation for Public Education to discuss their Endow Now campaign and the ways that nonprofits big and small can prioritize financial stability through endowments.

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In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Chantias Ford from the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project to discuss the framework of Trust-Based Philanthropy, its critics, our qualms, and the future of Trust in Philanthropy.

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SSIR article "The Future of Philanthropy Is Trust-Based"

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Carmen James Randolph, Founding President & CEO of Women's Foundation of the South to discuss how empowering women, learning from the South, and understanding intersectional issues can shift the nation.

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In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director for HousingNOLA, a Housing First Organization, to discuss the "First" Model and how it can be utilized to shift focus to intersectional solutions.

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