Philanthropy N The Black
Philanthropy N The Black is not your typical nonprofit talk. This is for the folks who are really in the trenches — nonprofit professionals, board members, fundraisers, community leaders, and culture shifters who know that the work doesn’t stop when the goal is hit and cameras cut off.
No filter. No fluff.
This mic brings nonprofit news, strategy, and unfiltered conversation — where survival, sustainability, accountability, leadership, and legacy aren’t just buzzwords… they’re the mission.
Because keeping organizations “in the black” isn’t just about money — it’s about power, impact, and making sure our communities don’t just exist… they thrive.
Episodes
12 episodes
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road? | The Untold Philanthropy Story Behind Popeyes, Al Copeland & Two FoundationsEveryone knows Popeyes. Fewer people know the incredible story behind founder Al Copeland, how he lost the compan...
America250 vs. Freedom250: The Civil War for America's Attention, Pride & Donor Dollars
America250 vs. Freedom250: The Civil War for America's Attention, Pride & Donor DollarsAmerica only turns 250 once.So how did one historic milestone become two competing brands, two fundraising efforts, and one v...
His Mama named him Kennedy, I'ma call him Kennedy!
What happens when a nonprofit isn't really independent?In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, host Celly Cel dives into one of the most fascinating nonprofit governance stories in America: the Kennedy Center. Officiall...
It Takes a Village? - The Habitat for Humanity and Musicians' Village Situationship smdh
🚨 IN THE RED ALERT: IT TAKES A VILLAGE? 🚨The Musicians' Village was one of the most celebrated rebuilding projects after Hurricane Katrina. Built by Habitat for Humanity with support from Harry Connick Jr., Branford Marsalis, national d...
MERGE OR PURGE
Not every nonprofit is meant to last forever.When organizations face declining revenue, shrinking donor bases, mission drift, leadership instability, or increasing competition, leaders are often forced to ask a difficult question:...
War And Nonprofits - Not a War on Nonprofits but we're still catching shrapnel
War doesn’t have to happen in your city to hit your nonprofit.In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, we break down how the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict is impacting nonprofits through rising gas prices, inflation, disrupted...
Space Age Pimpin -- OpenAI, Elon and Nonprofts
OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit with a bold promise: build Artificial General Intelligence that benefits humanity — not shareholders.But AI costs money. A LOT of coins!In Episode 6 of Philanthropy N The Black, “Space Age Pimpin....
Your Giving Days ain’t failing… your strategy is
Y’all treating a 24-hour campaign like it don’t require 365 days of work. No plan. No storytelling. No activated network.Then shocked when donations don’t show up.🎙️ Episode 5 breaks down: ✔️ Why most Giving Days...
New Orleans Jazz Festival - Same Spirit. Higher Prices. Worth Every Damn Note
Jazz Fest tickets got you side-eyeing your wallet? Yeah… we hear you. But in this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, we break down why that price tag isn’t just about music—it’s about mission.We unpack the real story behind th...
In The Red Alert - Southern Poverty Law Center
This one hits different.In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, we break down the recent federal indictment involving the Southern Poverty Law Center—NOT from a political lens, not from a media lens—but from a nonprofit ...
