After the racial justice reckoning we have experienced particularly in the last year at a national level, the new buzz word is ‘allyship’ or being an ‘ally.’ In this episode, we discuss what it really means and how to be radical in rethinking allyship. We explore going beyond performative allyship, and ask questions like, - What happens when folks get tired of doing the work? - How do we actually undo the harm and build authentic...
Visiting again with Julie Kratz to talk about her book, Little Allies: A Children's Story about Inclusion, Diversity, and Becoming an Ally, an illustrated children’s story that inspires kids to be their best with everyone, especially for those who may need an ally from time to time. We talk about the creation of the book, and what it means to write a book about being an ally for little children. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via...
How do you stop and have that first conversation about diversifying your board? A candid Conversation with Jermaine Smith, Vice President of Major Gifts at City Year, Jermaine and Mickey talk about what it means to diversity a nonprofit board of directors, the challenges and difficulties experienced by both the board and potential board recruits. We address the following: Perform a diversity audit and embrace where you need growth.
Integrate...
Jessica is a co-founder of Impact100 Houston. We talk about her work and perspectives using philanthropy as a means of bringing people together during divisive times. We cover: Using philanthropy to find common ground during a divisive year.
Collective giving as a way to empower women and build connection.
Establishing trust and investing general operating support.
Uncomfortable and critical conversations about race with nonprofit leadership....
Mickey visits with Jim Taylor, BoardSource Vice President of Leadership Initiatives. We talk about his experiences being recruited to boards and what makes for disrespectful recruiting endeavor vs something more fulfilling for all parties involved. Expanding and diversifying your network of potential board candidates
Building an inclusive & welcoming board culture
Being intentional about inviting new board members of color to share their...
Possibility Project talks about the lack of diversity and representation of community in the sector, and dive into questions like, how can we best help leaders and communities of color access and hold power? Where can we best support changemakers of color and be the accomplices they need?
Our guests include: Andrew Plumley, Director of Inclusion, American Alliance of Museums
Dr. Lakeya Cherry, CEO, The Network for Social Work Management
Sean...
Mickey speaks with Marci Reed, Executive Director, Architects Foundation at The American Institute of Architects about the organization’s focus on empowering a diverse, next-generation of architects. Among the topics we cover: Architecture is a profession held in high regard, although it’s mysterious to people who aren’t exposed to it either as a possible career, or as a client (think Seinfeld’s Art Vandelay).
The nature of design...
This Possibility Project was conducted on August 6th. How do we go about designing programs, services, and policies? Is equity and access at the center of this work? Usually not. Let's talk about what it means to create mechanisms of social change that are disruptive, because they are rooted in shifting power, equity, and impact. Find Possibility Project on LinkedIn to participate in the next, LIVE session:...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Nonprofit SnapCast talks with Robert Drake to discuss whether or not nonprofits should be making any open declarations about the current civil unrest, and if so, how. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
