ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, CEO of Kia Croom Fundraising and Philanthropy, a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with nonprofits serving Black and Brown people and communities. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

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**ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST****

Tiffany Ker Xiong is the Advancement Director at The Constellation Fund. She’s a proud Hmong American, a mother to three beautiful children, and an avid fisherwoman. She has pursued an ambitious community leadership career focused on building equitable and inclusive spaces and communities through collaborations across different sectors and the amplification of community voice. Tiffany has extensive experience in community and campaign organizing as well as fundraising strategy and execution, providing her with a depth and breadth of perspective that has added value to notable political campaigns, critical grassroots efforts and leading cultural and philanthropic organizations. Tiffany has worked in philanthropy and fundraising in various roles and capacities for ten years. Prior to joining Constellation, Tiffany was the Development Director of Theater Mu, the second-largest Asian-American theater in the U.S.

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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast is produced by Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy. This Black-woman-owned fundraising firm helps nonprofits serving Black and Brown communities raise critical funding to fight the byproducts of structural racism. That is, structural inequities such as poverty, homelessness, educational inequity and more.

Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn ways you can work with Kia Croom.

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, CEO of Kia Croom Fundraising and Philanthropy, a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with nonprofits serving Black and Brown people and communities. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available. Connect with us on IG & YouTube, and LinkedIn @Blackfundraiserspodcast

**ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST**** On this national day of Black Love and in celebration of Galentine’s Day, I caught up with three, Black, female Powerhouses, to celebrate achievements m, milestones and #self-love

I’m joined by Kishshana Palmer, Dr.Janice Gasam and Elizabeth Leiba 🖤💛♥️💚.

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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast is produced by Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy. This Black-woman-owned fundraising firm helps nonprofits serving Black and Brown communities raise critical funding to fight the byproducts of structural racism. That is, structural inequities such as poverty, homelessness, educational inequity and more.

Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn ways you can work with Kia Croom.

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ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, CEO of Kia Croom Fundraising and Philanthropy, a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with nonprofits serving Black and Brown people and communities. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

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**ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST**** In Celebration of Black History Month, Historian and Author Adrian Miller stopped by the Black Fundraisers' Podcast to discuss African and Black Influence on food in America.

Adrian distinguishes southern cooking from "soul food" and shares the origins of some of our favorite dishes. His research suggests some of the foods we know and have origins in African communities. While other fan favorites, like BBQ are rooted in Native American Culture.

Adrian also shares details on his latest book, Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, which discusses the culinary contributions Indigenous people, Native Americans and Blacks have made to make BBQ what it is today.

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The Black Fundraisers' Podcast is produced by Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy. This Black-woman-owned fundraising firm helps nonprofits serving Black and Brown communities raise critical funding to fight the byproducts of structural racism. That is, structural inequities such as poverty, homelessness, educational inequity and more.

Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn ways you can work with Kia Croom.

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, CEO of Kia Croom Fundraising and Philanthropy, a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with nonprofits serving Black and Brown people and communities. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available. Connect with us on IG & YouTube, and LinkedIn @Blackfundraiserspodcast

Ayris Scales, Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility & Global Initiatives at Nareit visited the Black Fundraisers' Podcast to announce the Nareit Foundation's new grant opportunity, which is designed to support organizations addressing gaps and barriers faced by underserved or underrepresented businesses, professionals, and students. The grant application process is now open, and the deadline for applications is April 6th.  Interested applicants must apply via the Just Fund grant portal.  Nonprofit organizations interested in applying are encouraged to register to attend one of Nareit’s informational webinars, which will delve more into the grant application process, funding priorities, and eligibility.  Click the link below to register your agency and access the grant opportunity: https://justfund.us/ Save the date The next informational will take place Friday March 3, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. EST (Hosted by Nareit). Click the link below to register: https://nareit.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6D1tzkiROq1-BAyCUaS0w The Black Fundraisers' Podcast is produced by Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy. This Black-woman-owned fundraising firm helps nonprofits serving Black and Brown communities raise critical funding to fight the byproducts of structural racism--that is, structural inequities such as poverty, homelessness, educational inequity and more. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, CEO of Kia Croom Fundraising and Philanthropy, a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with nonprofits serving Black and Brown people and communities. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available. Connect with us on IG & YouTube, and LinkedIn @Blackfundraiserspodcast

Pianist, Composer, Author and Historian, Dr. Guthrie Ramsey stopped by the Black Fundraisers' Podcast to traverse musical history and explore Black Influence on music in America.

Purchase Dr. Ramey's Book via a Black-owned bookstore here: https://tinyurl.com/yc8dha2s

Learn about the Hyer Sisters, singers and musical pioneers here: https://tinyurl.com/ycydxfhv

Learn more about George W. Johnson, "The Whistling Coon" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvGx-axtHzo

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast is produced by Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy, Inc. A Black-woman-owned fundraising firm. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

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/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

ABOUT THE BLACK FUNDRAISERS' PODCAST

The Black Fundraisers' Podcast was founded in 2021 by Kia Croom, CEO of Kia Croom Fundraising and Philanthropy, a Black-woman-owned fundraising firm that works exclusively with nonprofits serving Black and Brown people and communities. Visit www.kiacroom.com to learn more.

Subscribe to the Black Fundraisers' Podcast wherever podcasts are available. Connect with us on IG & YouTube, and LinkedIn @Blackfundraiserspodcast

1. Negative People
2. Complainers
3. Struggle Love

Signed your favorite Nonprofit Fundraiser, Kia Croom learn more about my work at www.kiacroom.com

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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 Blackfundraiserspodcast@gmail.com.

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ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST

Today I’m joined by Christal Cherry, founder of Fabulous Female Fundraisers and a few members: Joie Johnson-Walker, Wanda Scott and Ronesha Jackson as they discuss their lived experiences Black female fundraisers and how F3 is supporting them along their journey.

F3 is on a mission to connect, support, engage, and empower women of color in fundraising to foster personal and professional growth. It’s a membership-based community run by female fundraisers of color for female fundraisers of color along their journey.

To learn more visit https://www.fabfemalefundraisers.com/

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