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 role a foundation has in this advocacy.

View the transcript here.

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.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Edgar Villanueva, founder of The Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital to discuss the 5-year anniversary of the project and how we need to reclaim the word Philanthropy to decolonize current/traditional implementations.

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In our first LIVE recording, Monique and Valerie discuss disruptive storytelling with a standing-room-only crowd at Leading Philanthropy 2023. Check out our latest episode to hear some old and new examples of how to move past traumatizing narratives to focus on joy and community-centered storytelling.

Transcript of this episode

Want to hear the Q&A from this session or get access to our Community-Centered Marketing Template, check out our Patreon Episode

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Vu Le, Creator of NonprofitAF and one of the Founders of Community Centric Fundraising, to discuss how nonprofits leaders need to grab a folding chair and organize to save our communities and how funders need to shift practices to do the same.

Episode transcript here

Want to dive deeper into incorporating community-centric principles into your engagement practices? Check out our follow-on Patreon Episode.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Barry Segal (Founder of Focus for Health Foundation and The Segal Family Foundation) and his team at Focus for Health to discuss how to build trusting and authentic relationships between Foundations and Grant Partners... people, and how other foundation leaders can learn to be more progressive and relational in their practice.

Episode transcript here

Want to dive deeper into relationship building with funders and get access to resources to help you in your journey? Check out our follow-on Patreon Episode.

Check out some additional "Thoughts From Barry"

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie speak with Brandyn Campbell of Brandyn Campbell Communications on how to disrupt our language and communications in order to be more inclusive and less traumatic with our internal and external communities.

Episode Transcript Here

Want to dive deeper into this conversation and get access to resources to help you in your journey? Check out our follow-on Patreon Episode.

Want to explore this topic in person? Join Monique and Valerie at AFP LEAD this October

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Regina Hairston, President and Chief Executive Officer of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE, to discuss the "dirty A word" - Advocacy, why you shouldn't be afraid of it and why it should be part of your nonprofit/philanthropic practice.

Episode transcript here

Listen to tips and examples on how to integrate advocacy in your practice and get access to resources to help you on this month's Patreon Episode.

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie discuss leadership in the sector, the lack of leadership development and how we need to move past "Do as I say, not as I do," to become more effective and supportive leaders.

Episode Transcript here

Listen to tips from some of the failures and successes in Monique and Valerie's leadership journey and get access to resources to help you in yours on this month's Patreon Episode.

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie discuss some of the various trends happening in grantmaking and the importance of trust,  power dynamics, and community when working to be truly disruptive in these practices. 

Learn more about some of the trends mentioned

Trust-Based Philanthropy

Participatory Grantmaking

Democracy-Focused Philanthropy

Episode Transcript here 

Join us on Patreon as we discuss how nonprofits can build relationships with grantmakers and educate them to increase disruption, trust, and power.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie discuss the various aspects of Fundraising, how to move the practice forward, how to be more community-centric in your efforts, and how to educate donors throughout the process.

Episode transcript can be found here

Join our monthly membership to get deeper insights and access to your Fundraising workbook to help you build organizational capacity and create systemic change!

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In the Season 3 premiere, Monique and Valerie speak with Kia Jarmon, Agency Director for MEPR Agency, to kick off this season's theme of Systemic Change and talk about systems that have been developed to hinder communities, and how nonprofit leaders can overcome them.

Episode transcript can be found here

Join our monthly membership to get deeper insights and resources to help you build organizational capacity and create systemic change!

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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.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie end season 2 discussing everything from lessons learned from their guests over the past year to what listeners can do to be truly disruptive in their practices in the future. 

Episode Resources

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In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie Broadcast live from AFP-Greater Philadelphia Chapter's National Philanthropy Day Ceremony. From systemic issues in our communities to the practices of AFP, they discuss it all. 

Episode Transcript available here. 

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss performative disruption in philanthropy or the implementation of disruptive practices that are not authentic and often still traumatizing. 

What other performative practices should people stop? Drop us a message above and be part of the conversation.

Episode Resources

This episode is in memory of Michael Hinson

PHLanthropy Week

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It's Black Philanthropy Month, and in this month's episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Sophia Peake, Development & Operations Coordinator at the Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project, to discuss how Philanthropic leaders can support Black leaders in their organizations and those they support.

Episode Resources

Episode transcript available here.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Michael O'Bryan, Distinguished Resident Fellow at Drexel University’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and Founder of Humanature, to discuss how Foundations can overcome the trauma of Philanthropy to be more human centered.

Episode Resources:

• Recommended Books
• Howard Stevenson Research Publications

Episode transcript available here.

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with guest Doris Parent, Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Strategies, The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Cultural Campus to discuss takeaways from AFP's ICON Conference and how fundraisers and donors are leaning into Community Centric principles. 

View episode transcript here.

Session at the 2022 AFP ICON Conference referenced in this episode: 

Putting Our Fundraising Cards on the Table: A Conversation with Funders and Practitioners on Equity-Centered Philanthropy
COVID-19 and the national dialog on social injustice have revealed deep gaps in health care, economic opportunity, quality of education, and access to justice for communities of color. Fundraisers are tasked to increase the capacity of their organization to bridge these gaps, in partnership with major donors, public and private foundations, and the corporate sector. This session will use Las Vegas, ICON's host city, as an example in how philanthropy can be part of a community's response to expanding inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. The Alford Group is proud to sponsor the ICON2022 IDEA workshop. Join us to learn how our role as fundraisers most effectively contributes to IDEA.

Punam Mather

Maria Jose Gatti

Corrine Grant

Andre Wade

In this episode Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss the role of a Donor/Funder. Grounded in Community Centric Fundraising principles, this episode looks at what the Donor/Funder's role is and steps they can take to be community centric. 

Drop us a message above and be part of the conversation.

This episode is generously sponsored by Community-Centric Fundraising. 

Episode Resources

https://communitycentricfundraising.org/ccf-principles/

https://www.civiccapitalconsulting.com/post/why-should-foundation-leaders-volunteer

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with guest Michael Hinson, President and COO of SELF, Inc, and a leading policy maker and influencer for policies in Philadelphia,  to discuss what it really takes to affect systemic change and how all stakeholders can come together around the theory of community of practice.

Episode Resources

View episode transcript here

Recommended Book

Recommended White Paper

Its been 2 years since our world has been changed by a pandemic and a movement for social justice. In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss what changes have occurred and what still needs to change in Philanthropy.

Episode Resources

https://gritdaily.com/decentralizing-philanthropy-in-the-age-of-metaverse/

View episode transcript here.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Vanessa Briggs, President and CEO at The Alliance for Health Equity, to discuss how to disrupt philanthropy, what the future of philanthropy can be, and her journey to rebranding The Alliance for Health Equity.

Episode Resources

Recommended Reading

PHLanthropy Week Webinar with Vanessa Briggs | Data That Matters: Closing the gap between funders and grantees

Episode transcript can be found here. 

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.

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In the kickoff episode to Season 2 of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss their New Year's Resolution and their hope and theme for Philanthropy this year, disruption.

What are your thoughts on how we can disrupt philanthropy, leave us a message above.

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Kathy Meck, MPA, CFRE | Chief Development Officer at Families Forward Philadelphia to discuss everything from Development Plans to Board Engagement and how you can implement these strategies to start your new fiscal year off right.

Episode Resources

Cycles of Fundraising Board Agreement

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down and talk about what organizations should focus on for year-end giving. From Giving Tuesday and campaigns to donor conversations and development budgets, learn some tips on how to end your year right.

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie host a live taping as part of B.PHL and discuss a philanthropic take on "Philly VS. Everybody." From the current issues we face as a city to institutional practices that may hinder us, take a listen as they discuss how all stakeholders in our community can be philanthropists, and if Philly takes care of Philly, we have the ability to make a change. 

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In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Dwayne Wharton, Founder and Senior Advisor of Just Strategies. From learning how to have difficult conversations to authenticity and the idea that not everyone feels they can be their true selves at work, this episode delves into what it takes for an organization and its stakeholders to truly be authentic in their DEI journey. 

Episode Resources 

Recommended Readings 

Just Strategies 

Vu Le's Equitable Grantmaking Tool 

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In this episode, Monique and Valerie explore the nonprofit-stakeholder relationship, with a focus on those who receive services. Historically, this stakeholder group hasn't been given equal footing at most organizations. Monique and Valerie discuss options for building a more inclusive relationship with those served by your organization and examples of how this is done - both poorly, and very well.

Transcript of this episode can be found Here .

This episode is sponsored by Community Centric Fundraising

Community-Centric Fundraising is a fundraising model that is grounded in equity and social justice. We prioritize the entire community over individual organizations, foster a sense of belonging and interdependence, present our work not as individual transactions but holistically, and encourage mutual support between nonprofits. Learn more and get involved!

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Erin Morton | Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Senior Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships, Philadelphia Collaborative for Health Equity to discuss all things CFRE. Valerie who is certified, Monique who chooses not to be, and Erin who was on the fence, discuss the pros and cons of the process, purpose, and future hopes of the CFRE.

Episode Resources:
https://www.cfre.org/

https://www.cfre.org/study-aids/practice-exam/

https://www.leadingphilanthropy.org/

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

What are your thoughts? Drop us a message above and be part of the conversation.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss the ins and outs of Board Management. From fundraising to member engagement, take a listen to their thoughts and experiences on Board Management.

Episode Resources

• Board Commitment/Give-Get Sample Form |
• Board Agreement Template |
• E3 - Board Management mini-course (10mins) |
• Cycles of Fundraising Board Engagement

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

What are your thoughts? Drop us a message above and be part of the conversation.

In this episode, Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of Special Events. Take a listen to their thoughts and experiences on how events should not exploit but evolve.

What are your thoughts? Drop us a message above and be part of the conversation.

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

In this episode Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss what the role of a Fundraiser has been and what it should be in order to impact the sector and our communities for the better. 

What do you think the role of a Fundraiser should be? Drop us a message above and be part of the conversation. 

Transcript of this episode can be found here. 

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Chantias Ford from the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project to discuss the framework of Trust-Based Philanthropy, its critics, our qualms, and the future of Trust in Philanthropy.

Episode Transcript

SSIR article "The Future of Philanthropy Is Trust-Based"

To kick-off Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down to discuss how they began their journeys into the world of Philanthropy and after a decade-plus of experience, what they feel needs to change in the sector for the better.

Transcript of this episode can be found here.

Check out this teaser and get to know Beyond Philanthropy hosts, Monique and Valerie. 

How do you define Philanthropy? Drop us a message and be part of the conversation. Stay tuned for our first episode dropping March 19th!

Transcript of this episode available here. 

In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Carmen James Randolph, Founding President & CEO of Women's Foundation of the South to discuss how empowering women, learning from the South, and understanding intersectional issues can shift the nation.

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In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie sit down with Andreanecia Morris, Executive Director for HousingNOLA, a Housing First Organization, to discuss the "First" Model and how it can be utilized to shift focus to intersectional solutions.

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In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie kick off season 4's theme of Shifting Power and what it means for Foundations, Nonprofits, and the months ahead.

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In this episode of Beyond Philanthropy, Monique and Valerie recap ways to disrupt systems, their favorite guests, build on insights from the most popular episode, and introduce next season's theme.

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⁠Suggest a Guest⁠

In this episode, Monique and Valerie reflect on the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative and the lessons learned from the disruptive actions of 2023 Commitment Makers:

• Heidi Nel COO at New Theory Ventures,
• Carmen James Randolph. Founding President & CEO at Women's Foundation of the South,
• Qween Jean NYC COSTUME DESIGNER FOUNDER of Black Trans Liberation,
• Nicala De Risi CEOat Huvepharma Italia,
• and Sage Lenier, Founder & Executive Director · Sustainable & Just Future

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.