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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast

Kia Croom

Research indicates Black fundraisers bring incredible intrinsic motivation, passion and lived experience to their work, yet they are not experiencing inclusion within their organizations. Instead, they’re confronted by white supremacy, anti-Blackness and experience workplace racial trauma as a result. Tune in as we shed light on the challenges Black fundraisers contend with, and how they find the motivation to carry on in spite of them. Learn with us, as we explore next-in-class strategies for fund development, fundraising, diversity, equity and inclusion. Celebrate with us as we pay homage to Black culture. Lastly, join our network of fundraisers of color and allies as we elevate Black voices and push for a more equitable and inclusive sector. The Black Fundraisers’ Podcast was founded by Kia Croom, a 22-year fundraising maven who has raised nearly half a billion dollars in a variety of cause areas including but not limited to STEM, anti-poverty initiatives, education, health, HIV/AIDS, advocacy, children & youth, workplace development, re-entry and more. The Black Fundraisers’ Podcast is produced by Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy, a full-scale, Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with organizations fighting the byproducts of structural racism (e.g. poverty, mass incarceration, education inequity, economic injustice and more. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Black Fundraisers’ Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 21-year Nonprofit Fundraiser and Marketer. To learn more about Kia’s work or to connect with her, visit www.kiacroom.com.

Connect with us on IG & YouTube @Kiacroom

ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST

Throughout the nonprofit universe, Jessica is known as one of the industry’s most dynamic and exciting fundraisers. She’s admired for her ability to pull truth and actionable recommendations from raw data, for her determination to seize every challenge as an opportunity, and for her bedrock belief that “best practices” are only the launching point for the results-boosting advances she creates.

While Jessica started in the industry long before this whole “world wide web” thing — helping her clients raise more than $30 million a year — she has quickly developed a reputation for not only her direct mail prowess but her digital acumen as well.

To learn more about The Harrington Agency visit: https://theharringtonagency.com/

Here are the resources Jessica shared

  1. Giving Tuesday official site, with logos and ideas -- https://www.givingtuesday.org/ ; here’s the specific link for agencies/organizations: https://www.givingtuesday.org/givingtuesday-toolkit-for-nonprofits/
  2. Giving Tuesday resources from different vendors (while they are trying to sell product, there are always some good nuggets of information): a. https://www.classy.org/giving-tuesday/ b. https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/giving-tuesday-toolkit c. https://bloomerang.co/blog/givingtuesday/
  3. Giving Tuesday “201” quiz – https://mrxx7zvrxlw.typeform.com/to/RCiIF95q

Jessica has also offered complimentary 20 min sessions to help you maximize your GivingTuesday efforts.

https://calendly.com/jessica-tha/giving-tuesday-prep-session

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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast - Introducing the 100 Black Fundraisers Strat talks
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02/08/21 • 6 min

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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast - Black Fundraisers! Know Your Worth with Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole
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05/06/21 • 42 min

During her childhood, Johnnetta Betsch Cole had the privilege and joy of being mentored by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. As a lifetime member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), she also had the honor of working with Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. Her passion for the work of NCNW is centered in her longstanding engagement in the struggle for social justice, a struggle that must include full equality for African American women. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and she currently serves as a co-chair of the Sorority’s National Arts and Letters Commission. She is also a member of the Links, Inc.

Dr. Cole is a Principal Consultant with Cook Ross, Inc., a consulting firm in Silver Spring, Maryland. She is a fellow of the American Anthropological Association and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is currently a Senior Consulting Fellow at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Dr. Cole served as the president of both historically Black colleges for women in the United States--Spelman and Bennett Colleges-- a distinction she alone holds. She also served as Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. She has authored and edited several books and numerous articles for scholarly and general audiences. She has received numerous awards, including a NCNW Uncommon Height Award and 68 honorary degrees.

Learn more about Dr. Cole and her work at the National Council of Negroe Women at https://ncnw.org/

For inquiries, to nominate guests or suggest topics, email us at [email protected]

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Dr. Hamaria Crockett is a Career Coach at Korn Ferry, and uses positive psychology principles and her expertise as a humanist psychologist to help individuals focus on their strengths and characteristics that enable them to succeed and prosper within their careers.

Grab her book: The Secrets of a Career Consultant: Reduce Your Frustration on Finding a New Job"

Connect with Dr. Crockett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhamariac/

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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 20-year nonprofit fund development professional and DEI champion. Learn more about Kia Croom at www.kiacroom.com.

  • Email the Black Fundraisers' Podcast at [email protected] for show ideas, inquiries, advertising and more.
  • Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available
  • Connect with us on IG & Youtube @Blackfundraiserspodcast

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Tony Allen, President & CEO of the McKnight Foundation discusses how the George Floyd Murder coupled with her passion for racial equity prompted her relocation to Minneapolis to lead the McKnight Foundation.

Learn more about Tonya Allen and her journey below: https://www.mcknight.org/news-ideas/tonya-allen-joins-mcknight-as-president/ https://www.mcknight.org/george-floyd-made-me-move/

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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 20-year nonprofit fund development & fundrasing professional and DEI champion. Learn more about Kia Croom at www.kiacroom.com.

  • Email the Black Fundraisers' Podcast at [email protected] for show ideas, inquiries and
    advertising
  • Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available
  • Connect with us on IG & Youtube @Blackfundraiserspodcast

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David Daniels is the President & CEO of the Bainum Family Foundation. He's has been part of the Foundation team since 2012, serving in a variety of leadership roles. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer, he oversaw the implementation and operational activities for all programs and initiatives — translating the Foundation’s mission, vision and goals into sustainable processes, systems and procedures to deliver quality program services. He also served as internal leader of the organization — promoting a high-performing culture that fostered the Foundation’s core values of continuous learning, integrity, collaboration and commitment.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Daniels served as Principal of Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Maryland; Mount Vernon Academy in Mount Vernon, Ohio; and Liberty Christian Academy in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his role at the Foundation, Daniels serves on the boards of Maryland Philanthropy Network and Pine Forge Academy. He holds a Master of Business Administration, Finance, from Franklin University and a bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Columbia Union College. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Business Administration from Wilmington University.

To learn more about the Bainum Family Foundation visit https://bainumfdn.org/

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ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 20-year nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy leader. To learn more about Kia’s work, or to connect with her visit www.kiacroom.com.

We encourage you to email the Black Fundraisers’ Podcast with suggestions for show topics, inquiries, advertising and sponsorship opportunities at [email protected]. Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available

Connect with us on IG & YouTube @Blackfundraiserspodcast

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Natalye Paquin is the President & CEO of Points of Light. She is a lifelong believer in civic engagement and community support, Natalye spent more than 15 years in the education sector, first as a civil rights attorney with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and then as an executive for Chicago Public Schools and the School District of Philadelphia. More recently, she served as chief transformation officer at Girl Scouts of the USA, responsible for strategy integration.

Learn more about Points of Light here: https://www.pointsoflight.org/ Download key Points of Light reports here: https://www.pointsoflight.org/resources/

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ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 21-year Nonprofit Fundraiser, and Marketer. To learn more about Kia’s work or to connect with her, visit www.kiacroom.com.

Email the Black Fundraisers’ Podcast with suggestions for show topics, inquiries, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].

Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available

Connect with us on IG & YouTube @Blackfundraiserspodcast

ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST

David Schwab, a natural storyteller, mission-driven mentor, and avid learner, lives out his passion professionally as Funraise's Director of Growth Marketing.

Skilled in Nonprofit Fundraising, Direct Response Marketing, Entertainment, Digital, Social Media, and Influencer Marketing, David has learned that there's always a story to be told—and a unique way to tell it.

Connect David

Email: [email protected] Phone: 714-717-2474 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlschwab/

Resources and Freebies

Download the #Giving Tuesday Toolkit here: https://bit.ly/3rsWq4w Access a Free version of Funraise here: https://bit.ly/3ro3mjs

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ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, a 20-year nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy leader. To learn more about Kia’s work or to connect with her visit www.kiacroom.com.

Connect with us on IG & YouTube @Blackfundraiserspodcast

ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST

Nicole Taylor is President & CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF). She brings together a rich background in Bay Area philanthropy, nonprofit administration and fundraising with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors.

Since taking the helm at SVCF, Nicole has led the organization to renew its focus on the many challenges facing residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. She has championed efforts to increase local giving from SVCF donors and offer donors new avenues for working with the community foundation so they can be effective philanthropists.

When Nicole joined SVCF in December 2018, she returned to the Bay Area from Arizona, where she had served as vice president of the ASU Foundation. She also previously served as deputy vice president and dean of students at Arizona State University. Prior to her time at ASU, Nicole was the associate vice provost of student affairs and dean of community engagement and diversity at Stanford University, after serving as president and CEO of Thrive Foundation for Youth in Silicon Valley.

Nicole also spent more than 15 years with the East Bay Community Foundation, eventually serving as its president and CEO for six years. Nicole received both her M.A. in Education and A.B. in Human Biology from Stanford University, and she began her career as an educator in Oakland public schools. She served on the board of the Federal Reserve of San Francisco for six years and is currently a board member for Common Sense

To learn more about the California Black Freedom Fund visit: https://cablackfreedomfund.org/

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How many episodes does The Black Fundraisers' Podcast have?

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

What topics does The Black Fundraisers' Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Business and Diversity.

What is the most popular episode on The Black Fundraisers' Podcast?

The episode title 'Out with the Rhetoric! Moving from Performative DEI to More Inclusive & Equitable Nonprofit Workplaces' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Black Fundraisers' Podcast?

The average episode length on The Black Fundraisers' Podcast is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Black Fundraisers' Podcast released?

Episodes of The Black Fundraisers' Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Black Fundraisers' Podcast?

The first episode of The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was released on Feb 8, 2021.

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