Episodes

  • Investing in Nonprofit Wellness | NC #14

    Investing in Nonprofit Wellness | NC #14
    Apr 29 2024

    Investing in Nonprofit Wellness is a continuation of our “Fund Well Series,” a series of episodes focused on the importance of Funding Wellbeing for nonprofit leaders and teams.

    The “colliders” for this conversation all play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of the communities they serve. Our guests understand the need to elevate the importance of healthy nonprofit work environments in the sector that prioritizes wellbeing. Join us to explore a few tactics and benefits of a wellbeing culture in the workplace.

    00:00 - Welcome
    01:23 - Guest Introductions
    03:12 - The Importance of Wellbeing
    11:22 - Challenges to BIPOC Healthy Work Environments
    26:55 - Funding & Fostering Workplace Wellbeing
    38:58 - Final Thoughts

    GUESTS:
    Yolo Akili Robinson, Founder and Executive Director - https://beam.community/
    Asia Blaney, Grants Program Manager - https://coactdetroit.org/
    Lily Salas, Community Investment Officer - https://www.kalfound.org/
    Terry E. Whitfield, (former) Partnership Manager - https://www.skillman.org/
    Charnae Sanders, Program Manager - https://coactdetroit.org/

    To find out more about Co.act Detroit visit - https://coactdetroit.org/
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    45 mins
  • Wellness, Rest, and Liberation for Nonprofits | NC #13

    Wellness, Rest, and Liberation for Nonprofits | NC #13
    Mar 25 2024

    Join us for an honest and thoughtful exploration of Wellness, Rest, and Liberation! This episode is an introduction to our “Fund Well Series,” a series of episodes focused on the importance of Funding Wellbeing for nonprofit leaders and teams.

    The “colliders'' for this conversation all work intentionally to make the nonprofit workplace a healthier and happier environment. And, they understand that the only way to initiate this change is by being honest about where we are right now. And this conversation gets very honest - so be sure to listen to the very end.

    GUESTS:
    Kim Johnson, Founder, President and CEO - https://www.developingkids.org/
    Heidi Alcock, Director of Grant Development and Communications - https://mcgregorfund.org/
    Shamyle Dobbs, CEO - https://mi-community.org/
    Charnae Sanders, Program Manager - https://coactdetroit.org/

    To find out more about Co.act Detroit visit - https://coactdetroit.org/

    Timestamps:
    01:29 - Guest Introductions
    03:26 - Rest, Wellness, and Liberation Explained
    12:44 - Burnout Stories and Solutions
    28:02 - Co.act Detroit Announcements
    28:54 - The Push for Sabbaticals
    46:45 - Final Thoughts
    51:52 - Closing Information
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    53 mins
  • The Participatory Grantmaking Experience | NC #12

    The Participatory Grantmaking Experience | NC #12
    Feb 26 2024

    Should participatory grantmaking be the new normal? Many funders are shifting decisions from boards to putting the decision-making process in the hands of the community which is most affected. Our Colliders discuss the effectiveness of this approach.

    GUESTS:

    • Leah Wiste, Executive Director - https://www.miipl.org/
    • Rishi Moudgil, Shift Detroit & Former Executive Director - https://greenlightfund.org/sites/detroit/
    • Bryan P. Hogle, Senior Program Manager - https://kresge.org/
    • Lauren Boone, Grants Program Manager - https://coactdetroit.org/

    To find out more about Co.act Detroit visit - https://coactdetroit.org/

    Timestamps:
    01:20 - Guest Introductions
    02:56 - What is Participatory Grantmaking?
    15:02 - KIP:D+ & the Participatory Grantmaking Experience
    23:34 - Participatory Grantmaking is a Collaborative Process
    28:54 - Final Thoughts
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    34 mins
  • Digital Inclusion | NC #11

    Digital Inclusion | NC #11
    Apr 6 2023
    In 2019, Detroit was considered to be the least connected city in the United States. Natural Collisions guests discuss the connectivity challenges in Detroit, and how all sectors are joining forces to lessen the digital divide. GUESTS: Myka Burley, Program Manager on the Education & Employment team at Rocket Community Fund Autumn Evans, Deputy Director, Digital Inclusion & Equity at the City of Detroit
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    39 mins
  • The Soul of Black Philanthropy | NC #10

    The Soul of Black Philanthropy | NC #10
    Feb 27 2023
    Natural Collisions guests discuss philanthropy and funding for Black-led organizations. The conversation spans the origins of Black philanthropy, its current state, and what the future of philanthropy looks like for Black-led organizations. Also, an honest talk about the disparities between Black-led and white-led organizations. Join the discussion... GUESTS: Karris Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at POISE Foundation Dwan Dandridge, CEO/Founder of Black Leaders Detroit Nikia Washington, Senior Director of Restorative Communications & Philanthropy at Earlyworks LLC
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    45 mins
  • The Shift to Wellbeing | NC #9

    The Shift to Wellbeing | NC #9
    Jan 24 2023
    Is the shift to wellbeing permanent or a temporary trend for organizations? Wellbeing advocates discuss the shift to wellbeing from a global perspective. GUESTS: Mark Greer, Transforming Power Fund Alana Cookman, The Wellbeing Project Jessamyn Shams-Lau, philanthropy, equity, and wellbeing advocate
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    44 mins
  • Collaborate Differently | NC #8

    Collaborate Differently | NC #8
    May 31 2022
    Co.act Detroit was founded on the idea that collaboration is key to creating a resilient nonprofit community in Southeast Michigan. Today, we talk with three people from disparate ends of the sector about partnering with each other and thinking differently about collaboration within their work. GUESTS: Tim Jones-Yelvington, Senior Consultant with Foresight Design Kimberly Faison, Director of Community and Economic Development at Detroit Future City Sonia Plata, Foundation Director with Flagstar Bank
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    35 mins
  • Work Well | NC #7

    Work Well | NC #7
    Apr 19 2022
    Mental health days. 4-day work weeks. Meeting-free Fridays. If these seem like foreign concepts to you, you’re in the right place. This month, we speak to three social impact and nonprofit leaders about creating a culture of wellness at work. Through flexibility, trust, and compassion these organizations are showing us how to transition from surviving to thriving. Guests: Spring Opara, Project Director at CompassPoint Noah Urban, Senior Analyst and Project Lead at Data Driven Detroit Trina Groce, Human Resources Director at TechTown Detroit
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    33 mins