The Catalytic Philanthropy Podcast
Business:Non-Profit
The Gifford Foundation is small, but its dedication to listening gives it a very big presence in Syracuse, New York. Executive Director Sheena Solomon sees listening to community members and building trust as a mindset; she calls it "Proximity." Proximity empowers Sheena and her staff to be better at the capacity building work they specialize in. Sheena wants to know what nonprofits' real needs are, and she wants to hear directly from diverse community members. Learn how Proximity helps the Gifford Foundation not just pursue Equity, but embody Equity in all its work.
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Bio: Sheena Solomon is Executive Director of the Gifford Foundation in Syracuse, New York. She has been instrumental in the design and planning of Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders, a leadership development training that focuses on increasing the diversity and inclusiveness of nonprofit boards. Sheena is passionate about fostering growth in others. Sheena also serves on local and national boards such as You Can’t Fail Inc, the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation, and The Near Westside Initiative. In her role as Executive Director she remains fully committed and engaged in racial justice and equity work.
Henry Rael — How a Small, Place-Based Foundation Was Instrumental in Catalyzing Investment in Native American Communities, in Ways Determined by the Communities Themselves Part 2
Henry Rael — How a Small, Place-Based Foundation Was Instrumental in Catalyzing Investment in Native American Communities, in Ways Determined by the Communities Themselves Part 1
Sandy Cook — A Womens’ Collective Giving Group Asks Nonprofits, ”How Can We Support Transformation at Your Organization?” Part 2
Sandy Cook — A Womens’ Collective Giving Group Asks Nonprofits, ”How Can We Support Transformation at Your Organization?” Part 1
Don Carpenter — A Foundation Makes a Big Bet, and Transforms Its Philanthropy Part 2
Don Carpenter — A Foundation Makes a Big Bet, and Transforms Its Philanthropy Part 1
Jackie Edwards — Building Sustainability by Connecting Grantee Partners with Business, Government, Academia
Caroline Wertz — How Focusing Deeply Transformed a Foundation, Leading to Systems-Level Work
Lindsey Stammerjohn — From Supporting Programs to Building Organizations Part 2: Hosting Convenings and Funding Training
Lindsey Stammerjohn — From Supporting Programs to Building Organizations Part 1: Making the Case to Our Board
Bonnie Gonzalez — A Foundation Leader Serves as Mentor and Coach in Her Community
Diane Brown — How Community Participation Amplifies a Foundation‘s Work
Michael Weinberg — Advocating for State-Level Systems Change Part 3: Tips for Getting Started
Michael Weinberg — Advocating for State-Level Systems Change Part 2: The Power of Joining a Coalition
Janis Reischmann — Convening Nurtures Community and Powerful Ideas
Doug Bauer — See the Big Picture, Become a Player in Your State
Phil Li — Trust Puts You in a Learning Stance
Michael Weinberg — Advocating for State-Level Systems Change Part 1
John Richardson — Finding and Supporting Breakthrough Ideas Part 2
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