Can we talk about...? A podcast on leading for racial equity in philanthropy

Can we talk about…? is a podcast that invites philanthropic leaders into candid conversations with their peers to normalize the messiness of leading for racial equity and reflect on what it takes to create lasting transformation. In Season 3, Mares Asfaha guides us through a deep dive of equity in community philanthropy organization. This podcast is brought to you by Philanthropy Northwest.

Can we talk about...? A podcast on leading for racial equity in philanthropy is a business podcast hosted by Philanthropy Northwest, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #8

  Valériana Chikoti-Bandua Estes and Maya Thornell-Sandifor on Stepping Into Our Power As Audacious Funders

  Apr 24, 202657 minS3

  <p>Valériana Chikoti-Bandua Estes, executive director of Social Justice Fund Northwest and Maya Thornell Sandifor, managing director of the Kataly Foundation, join Mares for the final episode of season 3 focused on community philanthropy and equity.</p><p><br/>The episode begins with a conversation on power, and how community philanthropy typically underutilizes the power and influence they have. Together they share the need to move against the status quo for greater justice for their communities. <br/><br/>They also discuss the necessity of overcoming fear, being politically active and building deep relationships with the community to move philanthropy toward e...

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  Episode #7

  Katie Carter and Mindie Reule on unpacking the "A" word in philanthropy

  Dec 9, 202550 minS3

  <p>Katie Carter, President of Pride Foundation, and Mindie Reule, President & CEO, Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, sit down with Mares to discuss tangible ways that philanthropy can be more accountable to the community it serves. They begin the conversation by naming how the structures that currently exist do not hold philanthropy accountable to the communities they serve, and discuss ways in which funders can develop accountability mechanisms that lead to greater transparency across the sector.</p><p>Together, they share insights into the nuances of accountability, such as how to receive grantee feedback without burdening communities, as well...

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  Episode #6

  Aisha Al-Amin, Heidi Pelletier and Musu Bakoto Sawo on saying ‘no’ to donors when values don’t align, and building equitable long-term giving strategies

  Nov 17, 202549 minS3

  <p>In episode 6 of our season on community philanthropy, Aisha Al-Amin (Development Director, Social Justice Fund), Heidi Pelletier (Chief Development Officer, Yakima Valley Community Foundation) and Musu Bakoto Sawo (Director of Fundraising and Grants, Community Foundation of Snohomish County), sit down with Mares to discuss that while grantmaking has shifted, donor relationships and fundraising is stuck in the past. They share both the challenges and joys of working with donors on creating more equitable and long-term giving strategies. </p><p>Together, they discuss what it looks and feels like to say “no” to donors, and how, by grounding fundraising in their...

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  Episode #5

  Mauri Ingram and Esra Khalil on moving from scarcity to abundance

  Oct 14, 202555 minS3

  <p>Mauri Ingram (CEO, Whatcom Community Foundation) and Esra Khalil (Senior Program Officer, Community Foundation of Southwest Washington) join our podcast to counter a narrative we hear too often: “we don’t have the budget and time to do equity work.”</p><p>In this episode, they explore what it means to truly resource equity — not just with dollars, but with time, energy, creativity and intention. Both leaders share how their organizations have embedded equity into budgets, professional development, board governance and daily practices, reminding us that a budget is a values statement and that thriving communities “don’t happen by accident...

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  Episode #4

  Lilliane Ballesteros and Lindsay Boswell on getting creative (while staying in compliance!) to show up for community

  Sep 30, 202556 minS3

  <p>Lilliane Ballesteros (Executive Director, Latino Community Fund) and Lindsay Boswell (Chief Program Officer, Yakima Valley Community Foundation) join us to challenge philanthropy’s biggest myths and self-imposed rules.</p><p>Together they explore what it looks like to move money differently: from buying pom poms for community events to setting up ESG investment portfolios and even to making grants directly to individuals – and yes, all while staying in compliance. They share how they embrace compliance not as a barrier, but as a creative tool for showing up for community in authentic ways.</p><p>This episode underscores a central trut...

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