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521. The Role of Metrics + Evaluation at the Intersection of Social Justice - Liza Mueller

521. The Role of Metrics + Evaluation at the Intersection of Social Justice - Liza Mueller

Meet Liza. She believes that transformational social change can happen only when deep trust, respect and community voice are centered across the board. She’s the Vice President of Knowledge and Thought Leadership at Echoing Green, an org that discovers emerging social entrepreneurs and invests deeply in the growth of their ideas and leadership. She’s walking us through groundbreaking research on measuring success in the social sector, especially for organizations led by people of color, exploring power dynamics in philanthropy for greater equity and progress. Tune in to rethink the role of data in driving social change 📊

Partner Management, Diversity and Inclusion, PhilanthropyAndie MurphyMarch 25, 2024batch22, fundraising, social fundraising, data, partnerships, partnership management, philanthropy, DEIComment

515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + Health Effects of Racism in the Sector- Jonah Nigh

515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + Health Effects of Racism in the Sector- Jonah Nigh

Meet Jonah. This Renaissance man has a resume that is just as unique as it is impressive. He’s a classically trained singer🎶, a baker who was a semi-finalist on Season 1 of NBC’s Baking It 🍰 and an accomplished fundraising leader who is the senior vice president of Development and Alumni Engagement at The New School. On top of all that, he co-founded The Forum for BIPOC Fundraising Professionals. On today's podcast, Jonah shares insights on the toll of code-switching for fundraisers of color and the health impacts of racism in our sector, emphasizing how equity is a choice, inclusion is an action, and belonging is the result. This episode is essential listening for leaders at any career stage.

Self Care, Diversity and InclusionAndie MurphyMarch 4, 2024batch22, self care, community, culture, diversityComment

512. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Activate the One = Grow the movement. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Brady Josephson

512. 9 Nonprofit Trends That Matter in 2024: Activate the One = Grow the movement. - Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott, and Brady Josephson

Welcome back to 9️⃣ Nonprofit Trends that Matter in 2024 Series! How does a movement begin? Simple - with one person. Gone are the days of 'build it and they will come.' True community is about co-creation, about building alongside people. Finding solutions together not only propels your mission forward but also cultivates believers who won't let you fail. Today, we're thrilled to have Brady Josephson, VP of Marketing & Growth at charity: water, as our special guest. Brady leads a team of storytellers, creatives, and marketers responsible for growing, supporting and celebrating the charity: water community and their impact. Join us as we dive into why we need a new approach to generosity 💡

Community, Diversity and InclusionAndie MurphyFebruary 21, 2024batch22, trends, community, donor relationsComment

487. Level the Playing Field by Breaking Bias and Fostering Inclusion - Dena Williams

487. Level the Playing Field by Breaking Bias and Fostering Inclusion - Dena Williams

Meet Dena. She’s a staunch advocate for more diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our lives. Her advocacy work began at just 16 years old when she was a volunteer for a Black and Brown LGBTQ youth HIV outreach program in the inner cities of Connecticut. From leading employee resource groups in both corporate and nonprofit settings to making history as the first Black CEO and board chair of the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, she has consistently broken barriers. Today, Dena continues to shape the DEIA landscape through her impactful consultancy work. Tune in, and uncover ways to create inclusive communities where everyone can express their truth.

Diversity and Inclusion, CommunityAndie MurphyNovember 13, 2023batch20, community, diversity, equity, inclusionComment

484. Empowering Equity: Navigating Leadership, Justice and Power in Nonprofits - Mia Henry

484. Empowering Equity: Navigating Leadership, Justice and Power in Nonprofits - Mia Henry

Meet Mia. She’s the Founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, a company that supports justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and coaching. Mia has more than 20 years of experience in organizational leadership, group facilitation, intergenerational community organizing, and history education. Drawing from her personal experiences and deep-rooted family legacy in civil rights activism in the U.S. Deep South, Mia is sharing her wisdom on justice-centered leadership. We delve into the core components of power and its potential to create more just and equitable communities. Don't miss this empowering conversation rooted in abundance.

Community, Diversity and Inclusion, LeadershipAndie MurphyNovember 1, 2023batch20, community, culture, justice, equity, empowermentComment

459. Real Talk: How to Recruit + Empower a Diverse Team (Replay) - Kishshana Palmer

459. Real Talk: How to Recruit + Empower a Diverse Team (Replay) - Kishshana Palmer

Meet Kishshana. Educator, speaker, head honcho, coach, you name it. She is the real deal. Kishshana delivers meaningful messages with such wisdom and knowledge. There is power in her words and actions of creating a more inclusive world, not just in the nonprofit sector. Kishshana gives us an insight into creating a more inclusive and diverse workplace as well as real-life experiences that shaped her into the powerhouse she is today. Hunker down with your notepad and a good pen, you’ll want to write this down.

Community, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Board ManagamentAndie MurphyAugust 16, 2023philanthropy, strategic planning, major gifts, annual giving, donor relations, women, batch19Comment

458. A Conversation about Going Further with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts - Kevin Clayton, Travis Ning, Prisca Bae and Ashley Clinkscale

458. A Conversation about Going Further with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts - Kevin Clayton, Travis Ning, Prisca Bae and Ashley Clinkscale

Join this panel of modern impact thinkers as we explore going further with our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. We’ll be challenging current practices, discussing the harm that’s still projected in our missions, how to value all people (not just your big donors!), building cultures of belonging, and understanding how to go beyond basic education and check-the-box diversity trainings. Everyone has a role to play in this conversation.

Diversity and InclusionAndie MurphyAugust 14, 2023diversity, DEI, inclusion, equity, batch19Comment

438. Assets-Based Approach: Creating New Narratives in Leadership and Philanthropy - Darren Isom

438. Assets-Based Approach: Creating New Narratives in Leadership and Philanthropy - Darren Isom

Meet Darren. He’s an advocate for amplifying diverse voices and narratives within our sector. As a partner at The Bridgespan Group, he advises mission-driven organizations and philanthropic foundations. He’s also the host of the podcast Dreaming in Color: Creating New Narratives in Leadership, which offers leaders of color space to share how they have leveraged their unique assets and abilities to embrace excellence, drive impact, and more fully define what success looks like. He’s sharing how diversity is a critical asset to organizations and the potential impact endowments can have on long-term sustainability and growth for nonprofits. Don’t miss this conversation as we dive into the role we all play in creating more meaningful narratives in philanthropy.

Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy, LeadershipAndie MurphyJune 19, 2023leadership, philanthropy, diversity, batch18Comment

430. Legal Education Access Pipeline: Removing Barriers to Diversify the Legal Field - Cindy Lopez

430. Legal Education Access Pipeline: Removing Barriers to Diversify the Legal Field - Cindy Lopez

Meet Cindy. She’s a member of the We Are For Good Community, former Deputy Attorney General for the California Attorney General and nonprofit founder. Her passion for equal access to legal education led her to found LEAP, an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for underrepresented groups in the law field. Partnerships and community play a pivotal role in sustaining LEAP's mission, and she’s sharing her insights into the dynamic relationships the organization cultivated with law schools, law firms + funders. Tune in for this founder’s story as we dive into breaking barriers and creating pathways🙌

Mission Story, Diversity and InclusionAndie MurphyMay 31, 2023batch18, mission story, diversity, DEIComment

385. Centering People-Driven Analytics + Data Equity - Meena Das

385. Centering People-Driven Analytics + Data Equity - Meena Das

Meet Meena. She’s a community data strategist who helps nonprofits and social impact agencies advance human-centered data insights - focusing on equitable research tools and analyzing engagement. She helps nonprofits and social impact agencies with mindful research practices for a social justice-centered community. Plus, she’s just an incredible human who volunteers as advisor to 10+ amazing small-shops across North America, mentors immigrant women in technology and data science-related careers and is creating an online school called Data Is For Everyone! Don’t miss this conversation that will help us humanize data and put these principles into action

Operations, Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion, ValuesAndie MurphyFebruary 15, 2023batch16, ethics, data, DEIComment

375. How to Tap Your Courage + Reach Your Highest Potential - Antoinetta Mosley

375. How to Tap Your Courage + Reach Your Highest Potential - Antoinetta Mosley

Community, Diversity and Inclusion, Self Care, ValuesAndie MurphyJanuary 23, 2023batch16, culture, community, mindsetComment

312. Building Equitable + Sustainable Systems to Deepen Impact - Otisa Eads

312. Building Equitable + Sustainable Systems to Deepen Impact - Otisa Eads

Meet Otisa. This Human Resources & Systems Strategist combines her great love for nonprofit HR with DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Justice) to ensure equitable hiring happens from the beginning. We’re chatting through how to acquire the best talent to take our missions further and why systems and mindsets are essential to making it happen. This is not your grandma’s operations nor DEI discussion. Join us and let’s level up together!

Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, OperationsAndie MurphyAugust 22, 2022batch13, equity, justice, DEI, leadershipComment

279. Ethical Storytelling in Action: The Imperative of Creating Culturally-Informed Narratives - Kristen Marston

279. Ethical Storytelling in Action: The Imperative of Creating Culturally-Informed Narratives - Kristen Marston

Meet Kristen. This Hollywood narrative strategist and impact advisor develops culturally-informed narratives for companies like Netflix, HBO Max, MTV, Disney, and more for more than 100 major film and TV projects. As Chief Impact Officer of The League, she works at the intersection of culture and politics advocating for a future where everyone who makes up the New American Majority can act, engage, and thrive. We're talking about crafting narratives and creating media that is reflective of the communities our missions engage.

Marketing, Diversity and Inclusion, StorytellingJulie ConferJune 1, 2022batch12, marketing, DEI, storytellingComment

275. Increasing Latinx Representation in Philanthropy + Making Good Famous - Carolina García Jayaram

275. Increasing Latinx Representation in Philanthropy + Making Good Famous - Carolina García Jayaram

Meet C arolina. She's the founding CEO of The Elevate Prize Foundation, a global purpose-driven nonprofit that serves to amplify social impact and empower passionate problem solvers, leaders, and innovators. Latinos hold just 1% of foundation and not-for-profit CEO positions and less than 10% of program officer positions, yet Hispanics represent 20% of the U.S. population. Join us to make good famous🎧

Diversity and Inclusion, PhilanthropyJulie ConferMay 23, 2022batch12, DEI, marketingComment

234. Growing a Board that Cares About Inclusion - Christal Cherry, and Dr. Renee Rubin Ross

234. Growing a Board that Cares About Inclusion - Christal Cherry, and Dr. Renee Rubin Ross

Meet Christal and Dr. Renee. These two equity teachers are bringing the race discussion to your board to grow one that cares about inclusion and values all people equally. We're talking about meaningful DEI training at the board level, and the feedback/results are truly encouraging🙌 Join us as we chat through the steps of building a journey toward a race-equity culture for our boards.

Mission Story, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Fundraising, Strategy, Board ManagamentJulie ConferFebruary 21, 2022batch10, board managament, DEIComment

207. Creative Ways to Grow Revenue for Your Nonprofit + Building Inclusive Narratives - Kimberly O'Neil

207. Creative Ways to Grow Revenue for Your Nonprofit + Building Inclusive Narratives - Kimberly O'Neil

Meet Kimberly. She's an award-winning professor, executive leader, and social good expert who served as the youngest African-American female city manager in U.S. history [insert standing ovation]. As a proponent of bringing socially good businesses, community and local governments, together she's fighting to increase impact awareness. We're talking through creative ways to bring in revenue via entrepreneurial tools and discussing inclusivity awareness. It's a convo good for the head and heart.

Diversity and Inclusion, Ethics, StorytellingJulie ConferDecember 13, 2021batch9, storytelling, ethics, DEI, social goodComment

178. The Experience of Being a Black Fundraiser - Nneka Allen

178. The Experience of Being a Black Fundraiser - Nneka Allen

Meet Nneka. She is the author and joint editor of a book featuring first-person narratives of 15 Black fundraisers in the U.S. and Canada. It's a painfully raw glimpse into the harsh realities that still exist for our black fundraiser friends (many of whom you've heard on this podcast). Unwinding systems of power start with sharing story. We hope you'll join us around Mom's Kitchen Table to talk about how to be a Pioneer and Champion of this movement. We need you.

Mental Health Week, Diversity and InclusionJulie ConferOctober 7, 2021batch8, Mental Health WeekComment

141. Back to the Basics: Boards - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

141. Back to the Basics: Boards - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE

We all love our boards. But are we really leveraging them to their full potential? They just might be the volunteers closest to your mission, and knowing how to engage them (rather than simply talk at them) possesses the key to unpacking next level connections but also cultivating them toward their gift in the process. Join Jon + Becky as dive into Back to Basics: Boards. We're talking through basic board responsibilities, board mapping and common governance mistakes. Tune in 🎧

Values, Board Managament, Diversity and Inclusion, ManagementJulie ConferJuly 9, 2021home, planned giving, batch7Comment

133. The 3 Step Formula to Creating Lasting Social Change - Taneshia Nash Laird

133. The 3 Step Formula to Creating Lasting Social Change - Taneshia Nash Laird

Meet Taneshia. She's a social change agent and community developer who centers cultural equity in her work. As the President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, a historic performing arts center, she's using arts and culture as an economic development tool for the resurgence of Newark, N.J. She's also talking about how employing an entrepreneurial mindset for social change has created jobs, community engagement, and - of course - fueled donations for her nonprofit. We are cheering her ingenuity and creativity as a disruptive leader in our sector!

Campaigns, Diversity and Inclusion, Fundraising, Social Good, ValuesJulie ConferJune 21, 2021batch6, fundraising, mission storyComment