BEYOND Philanthropy

BEYOND Philanthropy

A podcast about how we can move beyond traditional philanthropy from co-hosts Monique Curry-Mims & Valerie Johnson.

Episodes

June 13, 2025 36 mins

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.

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In this episode, Valerie sits down with Andrea Arenas and Michelle Shireen Muri, current consults and members of the Founding Council of Community-Centric Fundraising, to talk about reimagining philanthropy through community-driven solutions.


Guests from this episode can be reached at their respective websites:

  • www.ethicalrainmakerconsulting.com
  • www.andrea-arenas.com


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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.

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March 14, 2025 30 mins

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.

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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.

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December 13, 2024 41 mins

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.

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November 8, 2024 23 mins

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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October 11, 2024 43 mins

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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September 13, 2024 39 mins

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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August 9, 2024 43 mins

Monique and Valerie chat community-led advocacy with Jude Husein, who wears several hats: Chief of State Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives for the Pennsylvania State Senate, Executive Director of the World Affairs Caucus, and Deputy Executive Director for Philly Bolt. Listen to hear more about how to advocate as a nonprofit, how to involve your community in your work, and what role a foundation has in this advocacy.

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July 12, 2024 39 mins

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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June 15, 2024 39 mins

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.

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May 10, 2024 36 mins

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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April 5, 2024 43 mins

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"


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March 8, 2024 49 mins

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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February 9, 2024 44 mins

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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January 12, 2024 28 mins

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie kick off season 4's theme of Shifting Power and what it means for Foundations, Nonprofits, and the months ahead.


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In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie recap ways to disrupt systems, their favorite guests, build on insights from the most popular episode, and introduce next season's theme.


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November 10, 2023 42 mins

In this episode, Monique and Valerie reflect on the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative and the lessons learned from the disruptive actions of 2023 Commitment Makers:

  • Heidi Nel COO at New Theory Ventures,
  • Carmen James Randolph. Founding President & CEO at Women's Foundation of the South,
  • Qween Jean NYC COSTUME DESIGNER FOUNDER of Black Trans Liberation,
  • Nicala De Risi CEOat Huvepharma Italia,
  • and Sage Lenier, Found...
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