Black Philanthropy: Our Stories

About Black Philanthropy: Our Stories

$500 billion is donated through philanthropy each year, yet most people don't know how it works. This podcast explains it. Hear from Black funders, philanthropists, fundraisers, and social impact leaders who explain giving, community impact, and the nonprofit sector through honest conversations. Learn what philanthropy is and how it works, why giving has always been part of Black culture, and how it can change your life, community, or career path. Perfect for newcomers or veterans seeking fresh, inspiring insight and perspectives. Host: Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv www.blackphilanthropypodcast.com New episodes every Wednesday - 5am ET

Publisher

Michelle Renee Jackson

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 May 2025

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

59 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   058 - Calling All Introverts: Why Fundraising Is a Learnable Superpower, with Dr. Sean Decatur

   Talking about money can be uncomfortable for both donors and fundraisers. Dr. Sean Decatur (https://www.linkedin.com/in/seandecatur/), President of the American Museum of Natural History and President Emeritus of Kenyon College, explores relationship-based fundraising, the power of endowments and planned giving, and why building relationships with donors is more valuable than fundraising metrics. Learn why fundraising is a Batman-style superpower that anyone, including we, the introverts, can learn and master. Host – Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson (host)

2. 

   28 Oct 2026

   057 – From Engineer to Influencing $2B in STEM Funding, with Errika Moore

   What does it take to go from being told you don't belong in engineering to influencing $2 billion in STEM funding? Errika Moore, former Executive Director of the National STEM Funders Network shares how resilience, vision, and philanthropy can expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and open doors for the next generation of innovators. Host – Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson (host)

3. 

   21 Oct 2026

   056 - Ditching the Deficiency Narrative: Reimagining Black Communities Through Asset-Based Philanthropy, with Bithiah Carter

   Is it possible that philanthropy's greatest blind spot isn't a lack of funding, but a lack of belief in community assets, especially within Black communities? Bithiah Carter, President & CEO of Give Black Alliance (https://www.giveblackall.org/), explains how asset-based philanthropy can transform Black communities by shifting from deficit thinking to partnership, love, and possibility. Discover why donors, fundraisers, and nonprofit leaders must rethink power, investment, and community transformation. Host – Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com Social Media Follow  @blackphilanthropyourstories  &  @michelle.renee.jackson (host)

Who has been a guest on Black Philanthropy: Our Stories

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Steve Vassor
• Brianna Rogers
• Steven Wallace
• C’Ardiss Gardner-Gleser

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

167

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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