Beyond Philanthropy: Community-Driven Solutions

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie discuss current ramifications of legislation on the sector and recap the podcast to inform how we can imagine what our sector and communities look like tomorrow.

In this live episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Vu Le with a live audience to discuss the sector and his new book Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy: Unlocking the Full Potential of a Vital and Complex Sector 

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie share their annual recap of the Clinton Global Initative with insights on partnerships from Armine Afeyan, Executive Director of The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative V Spehar of Under the Desk News David Harris, President and CEO of Christel House International Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO of Points of Light

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, 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.comwww.andrea-arenas.comYou can learn more about getting involved with Community-centric Fundraising here. An example article mentioned by Michelle can be found here.Community Mapping Questions: Who is at the center of your work? Who is connected to those at the center of your work?Who wants us to succeed?Who is missing?

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.

This conversation could not wait!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.