BEYOND Philanthropy

Feb 07 2025 48 ep. 38 mins 25
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A podcast about how we can move beyond traditional philanthropy from co-hosts Monique Curry-Mims & Valerie Johnson.

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Beyond Philanthropy - Reimagining Foundation Advocacy

Feb 07 2025 32 mins  
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.

Beyond Philanthropy - Reimagining Philanthropy

Jan 10 2025 36 mins  
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.

Can Power Be Shifted?

Dec 13 2024 41 mins  
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.

Shifting Together

Nov 08 2024 23 mins  
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.

Shifting through Collaboration

Oct 11 2024 43 mins  
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.

Self Care while Shifting

Sep 13 2024 39 mins  
Disrupting existing practices and shifting power is exhausting in and of itself. In order to take good care of our communities, we have to take care of ourselves. Monique and Valerie discuss their own self care strategies and the importance of self care in our work. Transcript is available here.

Community-led Advocacy

Aug 09 2024 43 mins  
Monique and Valerie chat community-led advocacy with Jude Husein, who wears several hats: Chief of State Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives for the Pennsylvania State Senate, Executive Director of the World Affairs Caucus, and Deputy Executive Director for Philly Bolt. Listen to hear more about how to advocate as a nonprofit, how to involve your community in your work, and what rol

Mission-aligned Investing

Jul 12 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Monique and Valerie talk mission-aligned investing with Jason Ray, founder of Zenith Wealth Partners. Zenith embraces mission-aligned investing to help clients further their impact and set out to disrupt their industry. Jason talks about how mission-aligned investing is a tool for shifting power and the importance of community. View episode transcript here.

Performative Power Shifts

Jun 15 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie discuss the limitations of shifting power and challenges that arise when power shifting is performative, not genuine.

Endowing Nonprofits

May 10 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Dr. John H. Jackson, President & CEO of the Schott Foundation for Public Education to discuss their Endow Now campaign and the ways that nonprofits big and small can prioritize financial stability through endowments. Episode Transcript.