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Have you heard of the "Shift the South" report? Join Maria Rio and Carmen Randolph, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South, as they shed light on the critical funding challenges faced by nonprofits serving women and girls of color in the U.S. South. In this thought-provoking episode, Carmen discusses the disparities in philanthropic investment, the impact of systemic inequities, and actionable strategies to support nonprofits addressing these issues.

Highlights include insights into grantmaking trends, overcoming legal challenges, and how organizations can diversify funding to build resilience. Whether you're a donor, nonprofit leader, or advocate, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for driving equity and change.

Addressing Funding Challenges for Women of Color Nonprofits – The Highlights:

• The unique funding challenges faced by nonprofits led by women of color in the U.S. South.
• The intersection of systemic inequities like racism, patriarchy, and lack of prioritization for the South.
• Legal challenges nonprofits face following the repeal of affirmative action.
• Innovative strategies to diversify funding sources for resilience.
• Key findings from the upcoming "Shift the South" report.

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About Carmen Randolph:

Over the course of her 25-year career in philanthropy, Carmen has worked hard to successfully galvanize funders, donors, policymakers, and grassroots activists to forever change lives, systems, and communities for good. She is particularly passionate about building prosperity for women and girls of color and firmly believes in the ineffable power a sisterhood holds to support, nurture, and amplify one another – this is why she always makes a point of collaborating with other women in philanthropy to inspire and guide each other. She is presently a fellow in the Aspen Institute and the Neighborhood Funder’s Group Philanthropy Forward initiative, and was recently invited to join Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Membership.

Actionable Tips for Nonprofit Leaders:

1. Engage in Legal Preparedness: Nonprofits should conduct legal reviews of their operations and documents to prepare for potential lawsuits, especially those focused on racial equity. 
2. Proactively Educate Donors: Engage donors about the importance of continued support for marginalized communities and the potential challenges your organization may face due to shifting legal landscapes. 
3. Diversify Funding Streams: Look at your nonprofit's work through various lenses to attract funding from different sources. 

Resources and Links: 

• Women’s Foundation of the South

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