"We've been through two years of catastrophic change now, in the way that we live our lives. So you would think that people would be more willing to just dive into it. But one thing you touched upon, is that foundations all kind of have conversations with each other, you know, like we have something called Philanthropy Network here in Philly, we have the trust based philanthropy group. There's lots of different ways for funders to talk to each other. There are not a lot of ways for funders to talk to nonprofits that they're granting to."
Listen to what's next for philanthropy, the third episode of this season, wherever you get your podcasts!
"I believe that the future of philanthropy should not be in a straitjacket to say only 5%. Because we know that the issues, the social economic health issues and justice issues that we're really trying to solve are very complex. And it takes a little bit more than 5%. And sometimes it's not just about the dollar, but why not use the endowment and the dollars to really make these radical changes that we're that we're trying to do."
-Episode 2 Guest, Vanessa Briggs
"You know, you may think you have a really great idea. But you go out and you start asking questions, and then you discover maybe your idea, isn't that great? Or maybe it is, you don't know. But I think the the place to start is definitely asking the questions and kind of following the lead of what people are giving you back in response to your question. So it might lead you down paths that you didn't see yourself going down. But if it's going to disrupt the existing system, and it's going to make things better for people, then that's the path you want to go down regardless of whether it's going to make you money, or regardless of whether it's what you initially thought was the right answer."
Hear more from co-host Valerie in the latest episode of Beyond Philanthropy!
"And I was just thinking the other day, about a quote from Desmond Tutu, that was like, you know, we're so focused on pulling people out of the water, that we're not focused on what's actually happening upstream. And I think that that's where we need to begin disrupting, right, whether it's looking at how we are helping our communities, whether it's looking at how money is being given and why."
-Monique, Co-Host
Guest Erin Morton, discussing the CFRE on our latest episode:
"The CFRE is very valuable if you're an executive director, or you're coming from an administrative role, and you want to move into a leadership or, I think CFRE's would be really great for boards. But I think that the credentialing is perhaps one of the biggest barriers to making success and fundraising careers more accessible. I think the fact that you have to literally do all the work, just so someone can say you know how to do all the work is a gross misuse of resources."
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"... you're not exploiting your people, you're giving them the opportunity to tell their story in their own time, in their own place where they're comfortable, with people around them who support them..."
Don't miss our episode on Special Events from May, available wherever you get your podcasts!
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Missed episode 3? Here's a quick snippet of our conversation about special events and focusing on purpose, not pain.
"... And I think that one of the biggest changes that I would like to see [with events]... focus on the issues, and not the actual people because you don't want someone to be looked at now or in the future as the issue they overcame..."
We are the middlemen in so many ways. Fundraisers are bridging the gaps between EDs, board, donors, staff, and clients. Listen to episode two to hear more from Monique and Valerie on the many roles of a fundraiser wherever your get your podcasts!
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