In this episode* of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie continue the conversation on how performativeness and "good intentions" can be harmful.

*Please note this episode was recorded during AFSCME District Council 33's Union Strike and prior to the passing of  H.R. 1.

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.

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.

Guests from this episode can be reached at their respective websites:

• www.ethicalrainmakerconsulting.com
• www.andrea-arenas.com

You can learn more about getting involved with Community-centric Fundraising here. An example article mentioned by Michelle can be found here.

Community Mapping Questions:

• Who is at the center of your work? 
• Who is connected to those at the center of your work?
• Who wants us to succeed?
• Who is missing?

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique talks with her guest co-host, Tyeshia "Ty" Wilson, Senior Director of Community at Philanthropy Together, about giving circles, collaborative funding, and what institutional philanthropy can learn from these practices to support nonprofits and the community.

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.

This conversation could not wait!

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.

In the kick-off to Season 5 of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie discuss this season's theme - Reimagining Philanthropy and how listeners can be involved this season.

They also dive into 4 trends or predictions for Philanthropy this year and why they think they are possible.

After an entire season focused on Shifting Power, we have to ask... can power actually be shifted? Join Monique and Valerie as we recap our favorite moments from this season and, more importantly, ask ourselves if power can be shifted in the philanthropic space.

Process the latest presidential election results with co-hosts Monique and Valerie, who talk about the power shifts taking place politically and how philanthropy will need to step up to shift together moving forward.

View the episode transcript here.

In this live recording from AFP-GPC's Leading Philanthropy conference, Monique and Valerie discuss how to shift power through collaboration. They also recount the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative and recap conversations they had with various commitment makers during the summit.

View the episode transcript here.