The best part about having a podcast is all the learning I get to do with new friends and colleagues. Join me and my new friend Khafre Jay, ED of Hip Hop for Change, about how he grew his organization from scratch to a $700K organization with grassroots canvassing as the backbone. He has about 18,000 small-gift […]
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I loved, loved, loved this conversation with Marvin who is an Annual Giving Officer at MIT Sloan School of Management. We talk about the mental shifts he has made to be an effective fundraiser, how his job is more “philanthropic advisor” than “salesman” and what it’s been like for him to be the “only” in
Perspectives of a Black Fundraiser with Marvin Vilma Read More »
Holy moly! It’s my 100th episode! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened. When I started this, I never thought we would be at 100 episodes or that I would be talking to the One and Only Beth Kanter. Beth, nonprofit goddess, talks about her long career in nonprofit and nonprofit tech and
The Healthy, Happy Nonprofit with Beth Kanter Read More »
Join me and Northstar Fund’s Executive Director Jennifer Ching to discuss decolonizing philanthropy. In this hugely important conversation, Jen shares how the work of the Northstar Fund is actively working towards dismantling white supremacy and power and centering the work and decision-making of BIPOC activists. By recasting our own relationship and assumptions about money, we
Decolonizing Philanthropy with Jennifer Ching Read More »
It’s the first solo show in a while. In this show, I walk through my 5 M framework to building an effective fundraising program. The five elements are: mindset, message, market, methodology and management. Take a listen to figure out how to tighten up your nonprofit program. Also, I’ve just launched my group coaching program
5 M’s of Building a Fundraising Program with Rhea Wong Read More »
Erica Hamilton: mother, wife, social justice warrior, leader. For those of you who missed Erica’s previous podcast episode, I’m thrilled to interview her again as she kicks off her newest adventures. Erica is passionate about social justice and supporting BIPOC womxn who may struggle to thrive in environments that were not created for them. In
Executive Coaching for BIPOC Womxn with Erica Hamilton Read More »
Hey. So, my pal, Emily wrote a book called Obsessed. She also happens to be the branding genius behind household brands like Casper, Boxed, and Allbirds. So, yeah, she knows a thing or two about branding. Listen in to this episode where Emily drops huge value bombs like: 1) How to simplify and streamline your message
Building a nonprofit brand that sparks OBSESSION with Emily Heyward Read More »
What a treat this interview with my dear friend and soul sister Maureen Yusuf-Morales is! Mo and I worked together at Breakthrough New York and she has gone on to become an expert educator, school founder and principal and DEI trainer. In this interview, we talk about examining and unpacking the racist practices of schooling
Anti-racist education and parenting with Maureen Yusuf-Morales Read More »
Join me and my long-time pal Jenn David-Lang to discuss how to start and run a mastermind group. In this podcast, you’ll learn: 1) What is a mastermind and how can I use it to up my game? 2) Tactical tips on how to run the group 3) How masterminds are effective in reinforcing learning
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Join me and CPA Chyla Graham to talk about how to deal with your nonprofit budgeting and money management during this crazy time. Chyla drops a ton of value bombs like:Why women of color may shy away from the finances. How to train your board at the appropriate level of financial oversight. Benefits of zero-based
Your budget=Your values with Chyla Graham Read More »
Oh, our boards. In this time of BLM and the broader conversations around racial equity, it can be hard to know where to begin with your board. Boards are often more conservative, wealthier and less diverse than our staff and clients so how do we get them on their DEI path? In this really important
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Today my guest Vanessa Wakeman, founder of the Wakeman Agency, discusses PR in the nonprofit sector. Why do we need it and how do we demonstrate an ROI? We also discuss how to elevate the voices of women and folks of color as experts and thought leaders in the field. Vanessa shares a step by
PR and Thought Leadership for BIPOC with Vanessa Wakeman Read More »
In this tumultuous time, we are all asking ourselves what we can do to support racial justice and equity (and if you’re not, why are you even listening to my podcast?). Join me and Karen Fleshman, founder of Racy Conversations, to learn about the history of white women’s role in holding up white supremacy in
How to be a white ally with Karen Fleshman Read More »
Hot off the press! Join me and today’s guest Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou, New York State’s ONLY Asian-American female Assemblymember representing Lower Manhattan (Lower East Side, Chinatown, Financial District, Battery Park and South Street Sea Port). In this conversation, we discuss the recent protests, how Asians can be allies to the Black community, what the impact
Political leadership and representation with Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou Read More »
In the midst of a pandemic, there has never been a better time to think about starting that side-hustle or that full-hustle. Join me, Kishshana and Brooke to talk about making the leap from nonprofit executives to small business owners. We talk about what is hard and what is joyful about owning your own business,
Driving that Hustlebus with Kishshana Palmer and Brooke Richie-Babbage Read More »
My friend Dianne Morales is running for Mayor of New York. She is the first Latina to ever do so and the very first woman in this mayoral race. Listen in as she shares her platform positions on racial equity and justice, access to mental health and how her brand of female leadership would transform
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The documented rise of racist attacks against Asian-Americans is real and hits particularly close to home for me. Join me, Dr. Peter Keo of UCLA and Carlyn Cowen of the Chinese American Planning Council to explore the historical roots of anti-Asian racism in the US, how to avoid upholding racist stereotypes of the “model minority
Addressing anti-Asian racism during coronavirus with Dr. Peter Keo and Carlyn Cowen Read More »
Join me and my friend and mentor Cynthia Rivera Weissblum for some sound advice and comfort on leading your nonprofit during these tumultuous times. Cindy has been both an Executive Director and now oversees the Edwin Gould Foundation as CEO. Her advice comes from a thirty year history in the sector coupled with her deep
Advice from a Foundation CEO on Coping with Cynthia Rivera Weissblum Read More »
In this interview from our webinar series, we’re talking with Minna Taylor, Founder of Energize Your Voice, about how to effectively communicate with your team via Zoom, how your content is the LEAST important thing that you’re communicating and how to harness your breath and body for impactful communication. This is a must-listen for leaders
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We are all going through a challenging time right now, but it won’t be forever. Dr. Lisette Nieves is one of the kindest, wisest and most effective leaders I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Listen into a recent interview with her where we talk about how to both hold space for people’s emotions while also
Leading towards the future with Dr. Lisette Nieves Read More »
This webinar will guide you through common constraints that limit the success of your major gift program.
I’ll show you how to realign your focus on what truly matters—building genuine, lasting relationships with your donors.
