Beyond Philanthropy

Beyond Philanthropy How do we move beyond traditional philanthropy? Join us to discuss disruption and systemic change.

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie talk about current and past issues with fiscal sponsorship, ...
09/12/2025

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.

If you are a nonprofit leader or a philanthropic supporter and you're going just by the data?You are making uninformed d...
07/23/2025

If you are a nonprofit leader or a philanthropic supporter and you're going just by the data?
You are making uninformed decisions. That's why we're such advocates of community driven practices and community driven decisions because at the end of the day, your community knows what they need. If you're making decisions at a data level, if you're making decisions at a theory level, you're being performative, you're not actually serving the needs of the community.

-Co-Host Monique on this month's episode.

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie continue their conversation on how performativeness and "good intentions" c...
07/11/2025

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie continue their conversation on how performativeness and "good intentions" can actually be harmful. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

"Comfort is being prioritized for the people who are performing when it should be prioritized for people who need the he...
06/19/2025

"Comfort is being prioritized for the people who are performing when it should be prioritized for people who need the help."

-Co-host Valerie on this month's episode

Co-hosts Monique and Valerie reunite to discuss impact, intent, and transferring power this month. Both share examples o...
06/13/2025

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. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode, Valerie sits down with Andrea Arenas and Michelle Shireen Muri, current consults and members of the Fou...
05/09/2025

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.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

"Trust is the most revolutionary act in philanthropy; trusting the people that are closest to the issues."Hear more from...
04/21/2025

"Trust is the most revolutionary act in philanthropy; trusting the people that are closest to the issues."

Hear more from guest Tyeshia "Ty" Wilson on this month's episode, People Powered Giving, wherever you get your podcasts!

"The expertise of nonprofit leaders is as valuable as the expertise of for profit leaders. If we were going to look at a...
03/23/2025

"The expertise of nonprofit leaders is as valuable as the expertise of for profit leaders. If we were going to look at an overhaul, it's really trusting organizations to know their own work, know what the needs are, and then allow them to work within that scope."

Insightful comments from Jessica Main from our most recent episode. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

This month, co-host Valerie chats with guest Jessica Main about reimagining philanthropy from the nonprofit's POV. Topic...
03/14/2025

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. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

"I know it is scary to speak out against somebody who has the power to knock you down, but that's what we nonprofits do ...
02/25/2025

"I know it is scary to speak out against somebody who has the power to knock you down, but that's what we nonprofits do everyday. So we really need you [philanthropists and foundations] to get in with us."

Listen to our most recent episode to hear more from co-host Valerie!

In episode 2 of Season 5 of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie discuss the current state of Philanthropy under the...
02/07/2025

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. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

From our most recent episode: "I thought people wanted to shift power. I now believe that they just wanted to understand...
01/16/2025

From our most recent episode: "I thought people wanted to shift power. I now believe that they just wanted to understand how to maintain their power while looking like they are shifting."

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