November news from Beyond Philanthropy!
BEYOND Philanthropy Podcast
A podcast to talk about how we can move beyond traditional philanthropy from hosts Monique Curry-Mims & Valerie Johnson.
Season 4, episode 11 is live!
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. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Thank you, Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Philadelphia Chapter (AFP-GPC) for honoring us at National Philanthropy Day with the President's award!
Philanthropy news
One of the most powerful aspects of Black philanthropy is its focus on education — not just academic, but an education of self. Black people have long been part of systems that marginalize them, and Black philanthropy offers a path to reclaim identity and address generational trauma that is rooted in slavery. By fostering these practices, like financial literacy and teaching self-sufficiency, Black-led philanthropy empowers our community to create rather than simply participate in an existing system.
According to an online survey conducted by The Harris Poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults on behalf of Vanguard Charitable, 62 percent of Americans believe that the majority of future?giving will be done locally. The survey also found that 59 percent of Americans agree that, in the future, younger generations (Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha) will be more likely than older generations (Boomers, Silent Generation) to make monetary donations to nonprofit organizations that are attempting to solve large societal and environmental issues.
In this challenging time for American democracy, we are reminded of our core values and commitments. We believe in this country’s promise and want our government to succeed for the common good. We are proud to support organizations across this country that are standing up to advance democratic norms and protect vulnerable communities. We are steadfast in our defense of those principles.
The moment calls for both reflection and humility, as we must all seek to understand how we arrived here and how we move forward. This is a time for deep listening, strategic action, and building community. We all have some soul — and strategy — searching to do.
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