Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
Podcast Description
"Black Philanthropy: Our Stories” is an unprecedented podcast that brings you inside the world of Black and African-American philanthropy like never before. Produced by Simuel + Murray and hosted by award-winning writer-director Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv, this powerful series features authentic conversations with foundation presidents, philanthropists, nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, board members, and consultants who are driving meaningful change through giving.
Whether you're a donor or foundation looking to give more effectively or a nonprofit professional seeking to raise more money, this podcast delivers the tools, strategies, and inspiration you need to make a greater impact.
Learn how to:
• Donate more purposefully and strategically
• Build stronger, more meaningful donor and community relationships
• Raise more money for your mission
• Prioritize storytelling in your philanthropic work
This is more than a podcast—it’s transformation, for you and for philanthropy. Each episode challenges, inspires, and reminds you that you are not alone in your commitment to change the world through giving.
Subscribe now and join a global community of Black and African-American leaders changing the world through philanthropy.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes such as the impact of lived experiences in philanthropy, community-centered funding strategies, and relational repair. Episodes tackle specific topics like the shift in philanthropic power dynamics through the lens of Brianna Rogers's journey, as well as discussions on authentic donor engagement practices exemplified by Steven Wallace. By prioritizing storytelling and connection, the show aims to reshape conventional norms within the philanthropy sector.
$500 billion is donated through philanthropy each year, yet most people don’t know how it works. This podcast explains it.
Hear from Black funders, philanthropists, fundraisers, and social impact leaders who explain giving, community impact, and the nonprofit sector through honest conversations.
Learn what philanthropy is and how it works, why giving has always been part of Black culture, and how it can change your life, community, or career path.
Perfect for newcomers or veterans seeking fresh, inspiring insight and perspectives.
Host: Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv
www.blackphilanthropypodcast.com
Any venture capitalist worth-a-damn understands that intellectual investments must accompany financial investments. Nic Brathwaite, co-managing partner of Celesta Capital and co-founder of The PETNA Foundation, shows you how applying intellectual capital alongside philanthropic capital, from building wells to funding scholarships to championing Olympians, transforms communities worldwide.
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