Best Grantmakers In The Arts Podcasts (2024)

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K.B. Miller and Teressa Tunney listen to Spark Hunter 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Take a journey with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as we explore the urgent questions of humanity, love, and the perils and promise of artificial intelligence with K.B. Miller and Teressa Tunney through their Star-Studded Audio Thriller, Spark Hunter, a riveting sci-fi series that centers on the world’s most advanced AI. --- Sup…

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Robert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian from Land Art Generator 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Who says energy generation can't be beautiful? Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, and Eli Kuslansky talk with Robert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian about how The Land Art Generator Initiative presents innovative designs of renewable energy infrastructures as public art. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/s…

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Eddie Torres Grantmaker in the Arts 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky and guest co-host Dr. Durell Cooper talks with Edwin Torres, the President and CEO of Grantmakers in the Arts, a national association of funders that make grants to artists and arts organizations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support…

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David Kirkland Man with a Mission 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Dr. David Kirkland brings the heat to Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest host Dr. Durell Cooper. As a leading national scholar and advocate, Kirkland shares his compelling personal narrative of growing up in inner-city Detroit and securing himself firmly in academia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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Art for Everyone with Russell Granet 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest co-host Dr. Durell Cooper talk with Russell Granet, president & CEO of New 42, the cultural nonprofit behind New 42 Studios. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support

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Maxwell Anderson Souls Grown Deep, Like the Rivers 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky talk with Maxwell L. Anderson, president of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation and Community Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the work of African American artists from the South. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support…

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Reparations the Play with James Sheldon 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Playwright James Sheldon talks with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest co-host Dr. Durrell Cooper about his play "Reparations". James is the first white playwright to have had his work produced by The Billie Holiday Theater in Brooklyn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support…

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Taneshia Nash Laird leads The Greater Roxbury Arts and Culture Center 28:59

7M ago28:59

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The Greater Roxbury Arts & Culture Center's newly appointed president and CEO, Taneshia Nash Laird speaks with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky. Laird served as the president and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall and is renowned for her excellent accomplishments in organizational transformation and strategic visioning. --- Support this …

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Gina Duncan on BAM 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky speak with Brooklyn Academy’s first African American female president, Gina Duncan, about the prospects for the oldest performing arts center in the country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support

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Karen Brooks Hopkins BAM and then it Hit Me! 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky talk with Karen Brooks Hopkins, president emerita of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, where she worked for thirty-six years, including sixteen as its president. In her book, Bam… and Then it Hit Me, Hopkins paints a realistic and fascinating picture of this venerable institution. --- Support this pod…

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Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Laurie Cumbo invests in Art 28:59

7M ago28:59

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With an annual budget of almost $200 million, New York City has the largest cultural budget in the USA. Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest host Dr. Durell Cooper, speak with Commissioner Laurie Cumbo about her investment strategy and programs for artists and arts programs in NYC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…

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Nikki Giovanni a Cultural Icon 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Architect of the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and one of the world’s most regarded African American poets, Nikki Giovanni speaks with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams, Eli Kuslansky, and guest co-host Dr. Durell Cooper. Named one of Oprah’s 25 Living Legends, Nikki’s work covers a range of topics like race and social issues. --- Support this po…

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Lynn Nottage 2-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright 28:59

7M ago28:59

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rt Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky speak with the iconic Lynn Nottage, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright for Ruined in 2009 and Sweat in 2017, making her the first and currently the only woman to win twice and Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2019. Nottage speaks about her work and process, which are focused …

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Hip Hop’s 50th with artist Sherwin Banfield 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky celebrate the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop with artist Sherwin Banfield with his A Cypher in Queens celebration of hip-hop culture and the unique artistry of three fallen hip-hop icons: Jam Master Jay, Phife Dawg, and Prodigy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-wi…

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Dr. Durell Cooper on Hip Hop and More 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky welcome guest co-host Dr. Durell Cooper, creator and host of the web series Flow and Frequency podcast. Dr. Cooper, a hip-hop scholar, talks about the 50th anniversary of hip-hop while inspiring historically marginalized groups to push past sustainability into thrivability. --- Support this podcast…

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Welcome Wes Jackson to BRIC 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky co-host of Art Movez talk with Wes Jackson the President of BRIC Arts Media Brooklyn about his passion, inspiration, and strategy as he takes on leading this major multi-disciplinary, cultural asset in Brooklyn. Programs include the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival and the New York Emmy Award-winning BRIC TV. --- Sup…

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What is Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky: Why Art Movez? 28:59

8M ago28:59

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky co-creators of Art Movez to hear their "Points of View" on why they created this platform. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support

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The Flea Theater-Nigel Smith: Shifting Leadership Paradigms on Stage and behind the Scenes 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they talk with Artistic Director Nigel Smith who is shifting leadership paradigms through changing hierarchal structures that have been the pillars of Art and Culture institutions. Smith challenges these practices by dismantling these structures to usher in a new era of diversity and inclu…

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New Inc Salome Asega: New Inc nurtures New Ideas 28:58

7M ago28:58

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky with NEW INC's new leader Salome Asega. Who talks about how she landed at New Inc. and her vision for the future of this incubator for people working at the intersection of art, design, and technology. It’s for those who have new ideas and are looking for ways to make them a reality. --- Supp…

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Eyebeam-Kemi Sijuwade-Ukadike: At the Intersection of Art, Technology and Social Justice 28:58

7M ago28:58

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they discuss the program and services of Eyebeam with Kemi Sidjuwade-Ukadike. Eyebeam is a powerhouse for artists' ideas by providing practitioners with financial support, tools, mentorship, project management, and visibility. Learn how their incubator of nascent ideas can actualize into p…

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Mosaic Fund with Salem Tsegaye: Foundations Responding to the Moment 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they talk with Salem Tsegaye of New York Community Trust about the first-of-its-kind collaborative that aims to provide more equitable funding for African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, and Native American (ALAANA) arts groups in New York City has awarded $4.5 million in grants. The Mosaic Network …

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Cooper Union ACCE Lab-Harrison Tyler: Reinventing the Future at Cooper Union's Digital Fabrication Lab 28:59

7M ago28:59

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kulsanksy as we talk with Harrison Tyler as he opens Cooper Union's new Digital Fabrication Lab, which augments experimentation, innovation and collaboration amongst faculty and students at Cooper Union. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support…

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NYers 4 Culture & Art-Lucy Sexton: Bringing power to advocacy for the Arts 28:58

7M ago28:58

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The creative sector accounts for 13 percent of the city's economic output. One out of every eight dollars of economic activity in the city - $110 billion in 2017 - can be traced directly or indirectly. More than 239,000 are employed in this sector as well. Still, when it comes to advocating for 150,000 segments of this economy that identify as cult…

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Center for Fiction-Traci Lester: Rediscovering the Center for Fiction 28:58

7M ago28:58

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they talk with Traci Lester executive director of the Center for Fiction about the programs and services offered by the center, and how they nurture established and emerging authors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support…

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Caribbean Cultural Center of the Diaspora Institute-Melody Capote: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the arts 28:59

8M ago28:59

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they speak candidly with Melody Capote who interrogates the charity-based philanthropic funding of the Arts. Melody speaks truth to power as she amplifies voices that are demanding the dismantling of racist systems that have perpetuated inequities in the Arts. --- Support this podcast: htt…

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Murals for the Movement: Igniting Social Change with Paint 28:58

8M ago28:58

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams, and Artists Cey Adams, Victor "Marka" Quinonez and Liza Quinonez as they talk about the Murals for the Movement a public art initiative curated by their company Street Theory Gallery, aimed to activate the Downtown Brooklyn and Dumbo communities with three large-scale uplifting and impactful murals that inspi…

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Okwui Opokwasili-Multi-disciplinary artist: Inside the mind of a MacArthur-winning performer and artist 28:59

8M ago28:59

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they talk with Okwui Opokwasili as she discusses multidisciplinary performance pieces that draw viewers into the interior lives of women of color, particularly those of African and African American women, whose stories have long been overlooked and rendered invisible. --- Support this podc…

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Opportunity Justice-Tommy Safian: No One and Nothing is Discarded 28:59

8M ago28:59

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky as they talk to Tommy Safian of Opportunity Justice. Tommy talks Opportunity Justice an organization he launched to help amplify the power of entrepreneurship in the economic, criminal, and social justice arena. His work focuses on helping those who have been discarded reclaim their lives thr…

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Recess Arts-Shaun Leonardo: Exploring the relationships between masculinity, sports, and race 28:58

8M ago28:58

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Tune into Art Movez with Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky for their riveting discussion with Shaun Leonardo about his practice that negotiates societal expectations of manhood, and its definitions around black and brown masculinities, while interrogating its notions of achievement, collective identity, and experience of failure. --- Support this pod…

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The transformation of a grantmaker: the Smallwood Trust 56:28

9M ago56:28

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This episode covers the transformative journey of grantmaker, the Smallwood Trust. I speak to Paul Carbury (CEO) and Ambreen Shah (Trustee), as they shed light on the Trust’s metamorphosis over the past six and a half years. Expect insights into the trust’s evolution from implementing governance changes, to experimenting with funding models, to mod…

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Charity Leadership, Workforce Development and Building Effective Teams, with Rob Laycock 1:08:23

9M ago1:08:23

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Keywords: Charity Leadership, Workforce Development, Great Teams, Emotional Intelligence, Shared Purpose, Trust, Continuous Learning. In this episode, we learn about charity Leadership and workforce development with Rob Laycock, co-founder of Yes We Can Community CIC. Known for his expertise in supporting the voluntary sector in the Northeast, Rob …

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Deep dive on legacy fundraising with Richard Radcliffe 43:35

10M ago43:35

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Keywords: Legacy Giving, Fundraising, Donors, Local Charities, Legacy Marketing, Impact Report, Gifts In Wills. Join us in this fascinating discussion with Richard Radcliffe, a legacy fundraising expert, who shares his wealth of knowledge on legacy giving. We talk about the power of legacies in fundraising and how it is becoming an increasingly sig…

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – Moving from talk to action with Ngozi Lyn Cole 1:02:03

11M ago1:02:03

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Keywords: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Psychological Safety, Code of Respect, Intersectionality. In this podcast episode, I had an insightful discussion with consultant and coach Ngozi Lyn Cole about enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in organizations. We explored the critical elements that make an organisation more inclusive and diverse, …

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Harnessing creativity and innovation in charities with Lucy Gower 42:25

11M ago42:25

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Episode keywords: Creativity, Innovation, Fundraising, Nonprofit, Charities, Fear, Long-Term Thinking, Acknowledging Failure, Psychological Safety, Nurturing People, Involving Audience, Problem-Solving, Learning from Failure. Episode description: Creativity in problem-solving and innovation in transforming these solutions into tangible results - si…

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Understanding Donor Needs and the Art of Individual Fundraising with Mark Phillips 1:04:49

12M ago1:04:49

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Episode keywords: Fundraising, Donor Needs, Response Rates, ROI, Digital Fundraising, Personalised Donor Care, Donor Engagement, Effective Strategies, Cultivating Relationships, Small Charities. Episode description: In this episode, we welcome Mark Phillips, founder of Fundraising Agency BlueFrog, who shares his decades of experience working with l…

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Personal loss, charity start-up, mindset transformation, toxic perfectionism, learning from failure, creative potential and more with founder CEO Jennie Cashman Wilson 53:43

12M ago53:43

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Keywords: Running a Charity, Start-up, Learning from Failure, Mindset Transformation, Money Mindset, Toxic Perfectionism, Succession Planning, Risk-Taking, Creative Potential. Description: Imagine turning personal loss into a legacy of hope, inspiration, and creativity. The incredible journey of Jennie Cashman Wilson, founder and CEO of the Abram W…

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Voice of the charity sector, Debra Allcock Tyler (on Purposely Podcast) 49:56

1y ago49:56

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This episode is brought to you by our friends at Purposely Podcast: Established in 1988, DSC has been a trusted resource in the non-profit sector, providing vital research, high-quality training, and ongoing support to charity leaders and volunteers. In addition, DSC advocates on behalf of organisations facing tough challenges, from economic crises…

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Build a better network to grow partnerships, income and impact, with Oli Barrett MBE 44:49

1y ago44:49

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Keywords: Charities, social enterprises, cross-sector partnerships, serial co-founder, networking, relationships. Description: Ever dreamt of striking an audacious partnership, but held back because you thought it was too bold? In this episode, we welcome Oli Barrett, a serial co-founder whose remarkable journey has seen him setting up impactful so…

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Social impact and innovation at Winning Scotland, with CEO Zahra Hedges 48:09

1y ago48:09

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Keywords: Innovation, Programme Lifecycle, Impact Evaluation, Partnerships, Social Enterprise, Winning Scotland, Charity, Social Change, Board Champions. Description: Can you imagine crafting a future where children are not just surviving their circumstances but thriving in them? That's precisely what Zahra Hedges, the dynamic CEO of Winning Scotla…

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The state of charitable giving in the UK: Insights from the 2023 Giving Report 40:10

1y ago40:10

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Keywords: Charitable Giving in the UK, Giving Behaviour, UK Giving Report 2023, Giving Trends, Philanthropy, Volunteering, Fundraising, Cost Of Living Crisis, Donations, Philanthropists, Charity Resilience. Description: Charities Aid Foundation’s UK Giving research is the largest study of giving behaviour in the UK, with survey responses from a rep…

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How can we grow giving at scale? A conversation with Howard Lake 33:30

1y ago33:30

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Episode keywords: Fundraising, giving, philanthropy, grantmaking, fintech, AI. Episode description: Philanthropy is in desperate need of a revolution. With the advent of digital fundraising tools, many expected giving to grow exponentially, but this has not been the case. Instead, giving has plateaued over the past decade, leaving many charities st…

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Embracing joy and anti-racism in the charity sector: A conversation with Martha Awojobi 52:03

1y ago52:03

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Discover the powerful intersection of charity work, anti-racism, and joyfulness as we engage in an eye-opening conversation with Martha Awojobi, founder of JMB Consulting and curator of BAME Online. Get ready to challenge your perspectives on anti-racism as we dive into the daily commitment required to dismantle racist systems and the necessary ste…

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Increase your charity’s income and impact with the help of our guests 0:57

1y ago0:57

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Hello, welcome to the Charity Impact Podcast from me Alex Blake, your podcast host. The aim of the podcast is to help you increase your charity’s income and impact by sharing the experience and expertise of our guests. We aim to showcase a diverse range of guests, including people whose voices have been less heard as well as established leaders in …

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First 100 days as Charity CEO with Anne Fry, CEO, Eating Distress North East 20:51

1y ago20:51

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We're thrilled to have Anne Fry, CEO of Eating Distress Northeast, join us as she shares the experience of her first 100 days in a charity CEO role. Anne describes how she prepared for the role and what the priorities have been in the first few months. Anne shares the three questions she asked all staff and trustees; the support she has accessed an…

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Creating Lasting Community Impact with Social Entrepreneur and Charity CEO Ruth Ibegbuna 37:37

1y ago37:37

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In social entrepreneurship, staying true to grassroots needs holds the key to success and impact. Ruth Ibegbuna, a renowned social entrepreneur and founder of multiple social impact organisations, shares her experience including meeting the needs of communities, fundraising, working with funders and starting and leading grassroots organisations. If…

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Fundraising and brand building for social impact: Ben Lindsay’s insights on tackling violence affecting young people 1:10:55

1y ago1:10:55

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Fundraising and brand building, alongside developing relationships and partnerships is how Ben Lindsay OBE has successfully founded and grown the charity, Power the Fight, which works to address violence affecting young people. Listen in to learn about the issue and the mixed funding model Ben and is team are developing. Episode Keywords: Youth Vio…

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Revolutionising Community Organising Funding with Civic Power Fund’s Martha Mackenzie 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

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Discover the power of community organising, the lack of funding for grassroots movements and how the Civic Power Fund is addressing this issue through participatory grantmaking and funder collaboration. Episode Keywords: Community Organising, Social Justice Funding, Self-Determination, People Power, Solidarity, Civic Power Fund, Participatory Grant…

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Tech for Good and digital resilience for charities, with Annie Legg of Dot Project 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

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Hear about the funding landscape for charity digital projects, digital resilience for charities, tech for good initiatives, convening networks and running a cooperative. Episode Keywords: Digital Resilience, Tech for Good, Funding Landscape, Digital Projects, Cooperative, COVID-19, Charities, Long-term Funding, Digital Transformation, Ethical Chall…

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Radical social change with Alex Fox OBE, Charity CEO 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

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“Ask what a good life looks like rather than what a good service looks like.” “How we work is as important as what we do as charities.” “We could be approaching some really radical changes in the charity sector, which we should be excited about.” This conversation includes: Finding alternatives to traditional social care Shared Lives and Homeshare …

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Digital for charities and nonprofits with Ross McCulloch, Founder of Third Sector Lab 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

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Are you interested in harnessing technology for social impact at your charity, social enterprise or non profit? Are you interested in digital improvement or digital transformation? Much of the nonprofit sector is way behind where it could be in terms of digital capabilities, so Ross McCulloch talks us through key areas charity leaders and teams nee…

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