Black Philanthropy: Our Stories

Michelle Renee Jackson

$500 billion is donated through philanthropy each year, yet most people don't know how it works. This podcast explains it. Hear from Black funders, philanthropists, fundraisers, and social impact leaders who explain giving, community impact, and the nonprofit sector through honest conversations. Learn what philanthropy is and how it works, why giving has always been part of Black culture, and how it can change your life, community, or career path. Perfect for newcomers or veterans seeking fresh, inspiring insight and perspectives. Host: Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv www.blackphilanthropypodcast.com New episodes every Wednesday - 5am ET

  1. 040 - Funders: How to Make Grant Funding Easier. Artists: How to Ask Boldly for Support, with Michael Romy Greer

    1d ago

    040 - Funders: How to Make Grant Funding Easier. Artists: How to Ask Boldly for Support, with Michael Romy Greer

    Should funding be awarded based on community impact and mission alignment, or on an organization's ability to navigate complex grant applications and reporting demands?  Michael Romy Greer, President and CEO of ArtsFund, challenges cumbersome funding processes by sharing strategies that make grant funding easier to apply for, receive, and steward. Meanwhile, artists learn why their work is worthy of investment and gain a practical framework for asking for funding boldly and without apology. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson  (host)

    1h 33m
  2. 039 - How You Center Love and Women in Philanthropy as Senior Advisor at Pivotal, with Dr. Nicole Bates

    Jun 24

    039 - How You Center Love and Women in Philanthropy as Senior Advisor at Pivotal, with Dr. Nicole Bates

    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.jackson  (host)

    1h 24m
  3. 038 – A Guest & Listener Takeover (Father's Day Season 2 Premiere)

    Jun 21

    038 – A Guest & Listener Takeover (Father's Day Season 2 Premiere)

    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)

    1h 25m
  4. 037 – How You Preserve Black History, $200m raised and Counting, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)

    Jun 18

    037 – How You Preserve Black History, $200m raised and Counting, with Brent Leggs (Juneteenth Season 1 Finale)

    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 proven fundraising strategy for preserving Black history, including how to engage major donors, build sustainable funding, and scale impact for cultural preservation. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson  (host) @brentleggsnthp (guest)

    1h 50m
  5. 036 - Black Men in Philanthropy Deserve Safe Spaces & Community, with Damion Wilson

    Jun 10

    036 - Black Men in Philanthropy Deserve Safe Spaces & Community, with Damion Wilson

    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 both urgent and essential. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson  (host)

    1h 5m
  6. 035 - Start Your Giving Circle: 20 Years of Lessons from Co-Founding NGAAP, with Valaida Fullwood

    Jun 3

    035 - Start Your Giving Circle: 20 Years of Lessons from Co-Founding NGAAP, with Valaida Fullwood

    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 Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson  (host)

    1h 27m
  7. 034 - Feeling Alone as a Fundraiser? How You Can Find Community and Advance in Nonprofit Work, with Birgit Smith-Burton

    May 27

    034 - Feeling Alone as a Fundraiser? How You Can Find Community and Advance in Nonprofit Work, with Birgit Smith-Burton

    When no one around you gets it, everything feels harder. Birgit Smith Burton founded the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) in 1999 to change that, growing from 25 members to nearly 7,000 fundraising professionals of color. No matter how you identify, there's a place for you at AADO. In this episode, learn how building a strong fundraising network can reduce isolation and help you keep going.   More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson  (host)

    1h 20m
  8. 033 - What's at Stake When Local News Disappears and How You Save it, with Dale Anglin

    May 20

    033 - What's at Stake When Local News Disappears and How You Save it, with Dale Anglin

    Declining local news not only weakens access to reliable information and community accountability, it also threatens democracy. Dale Anglin, Executive Director of Press Forward, shares how she's helped move $400M in philanthropic funding to support local journalism through non-partisan funder collaboration. Learn why new funding models and your philanthropy are needed to sustain trusted news and democracy. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com. Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson  (host)

    1h 30m
See All (41)

Trailer

5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

$500 billion is donated through philanthropy each year, yet most people don't know how it works. This podcast explains it. Hear from Black funders, philanthropists, fundraisers, and social impact leaders who explain giving, community impact, and the nonprofit sector through honest conversations. Learn what philanthropy is and how it works, why giving has always been part of Black culture, and how it can change your life, community, or career path. Perfect for newcomers or veterans seeking fresh, inspiring insight and perspectives. Host: Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv www.blackphilanthropypodcast.com New episodes every Wednesday - 5am ET

Information

You Might Also Like