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Beyond Philanthropy

A podcast about how we can move beyond traditional philanthropy

from co-hosts Monique Curry-Mims & Valerie Johnson.

S3 E4: Disrupting Leadership
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S3 E4: Disrupting Leadership

In this 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.

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S3 E3: Disrupting Trends in Grantmaking
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S3 E3: Disrupting Trends in Grantmaking

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

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S3 E2: Disrupting Fundraising
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S3 E2: Disrupting Fundraising

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.

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S3 E1: Disrupting Systems
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S3 E1: Disrupting Systems

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.

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S2 E11: Going All in With Disruption
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S2 E11: Going All in With Disruption

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.

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S2 E10: Collective Action
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S2 E10: Collective Action

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.

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S2 E9: Performative Disruption
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S2 E9: Performative Disruption

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.

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S2 E8: Supporting black leaders and organizations
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S2 E8: Supporting black leaders and organizations

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.

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S2 E7: Overcoming the trauma of philanthropy
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S2 E7: Overcoming the trauma of philanthropy

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.

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S2 E6: Learning and Leaning into Community-Centric Principles
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S2 E6: Learning and Leaning into Community-Centric Principles

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.

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S2 E5: The Role of the Donor
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S2 E5: The Role of the Donor

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.

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S2 E4: Systemic Change
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S2 E4: Systemic Change

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.

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S2 E3: What’s next for Philanthropy
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S2 E3: What’s next for Philanthropy

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.

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S2 E2: The Future of Philanthropy
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S2 E2: The Future of Philanthropy

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.

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S2 E1: A Year of Disruption
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S2 E1: A Year of Disruption

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.

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S1 E10: Development Tips for the New Year
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S1 E10: Development Tips for the New Year

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.

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S1 E9: End of Year giving
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S1 E9: End of Year giving

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.

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S1 E8: PHLanthropy vs. everybody
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S1 E8: PHLanthropy vs. everybody

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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S1 E7: Being Authentic in your DEI
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S1 E7: Being Authentic in your DEI

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.

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S1 E6: Stakeholder Engagement
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S1 E6: Stakeholder Engagement

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.

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