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 i

Wellness, Rest, and Liberation for Nonprofits | NC #13

Mar 25th, 2024 52m 49s

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 Participatory Grantmaking Experience | NC #12

Feb 26th, 2024 33m 50s

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 app

Digital Inclusion | NC #11

Apr 6th, 2023 39m 3s

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 B

The Soul of Black Philanthropy | NC #10

Feb 27th, 2023 44m 47s

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. Als

The Shift to Wellbeing | NC #9

Jan 24th, 2023 44m 25s

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 FundAlana Cookman, The Wellbeing ProjectJessamyn

Collaborate Differently | NC #8

May 31st, 2022 35m 17s

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

Work Well | NC #7

Apr 19th, 2022 32m 55s

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. T

When Women Work | NC #6

Mar 26th, 2022 38m 25s

Women have historically dominated the nonprofit and social impact sectors. Despite the many challenges COVID has posed for women in the workplace and at home, this month’s guests are transforming the way their fellow women in Southeast Michigan

The Impact of Co.act Detroit | NC Bonus

Mar 8th, 2022 18m 32s

Co.act opened its doors to in-person programming and collaboration in June 2019. In March 2020, we paused and shut our building, out of caution and safety because of COVID-19. As we step into a new year and a new phase of work, we’re looking ba

Black Leadership: Past, Present, & Future | NC #5

Feb 25th, 2022 42m 1s

Despite the fact that Detroit is one of the Blackest cities in the US, many of the leaders in its nonprofit and foundation space are white. Can the work really be done adequately when it’s led by people who don't look like or share the same liv

Immediate Action | NC #4

Apr 2nd, 2021 34m 9s

What happens when people need support immediately? Madhavi Reddy of CDAD and Jerry Ann Hebron of Oakland Avenue Urban Farm discuss taking immediate action to serve the needs of communities during times of emergency. Also, Madhavi explains the n

All Hands on Deck | NC #3

Feb 22nd, 2021 31m 25s

Intermediary organizations provide assistance to nonprofits doing vidal work on the ground in Detroit & SE Michigan. This conversation is between two intermediaries supporting nonprofits during the emergency of the pandemic. Kelley Kuhn - Vice

The Art of Collaboration | NC #2

Jan 5th, 2021 34m 41s

Natural Collisions highlights the voices of nonprofit work in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. In this episode join us for a conversation between Omari Rush of CultureSource and Jim Boyle of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr Foundation discussing nonprofit

Introducing Co.act Detroit | Natural Collisions #1

Oct 1st, 2020 22m

In June 2019, Co.act Detroit officially opened its doors. In reflection of the year that has passed — and in anticipation of the years to come — we listened to members of the local nonprofit community to hear their stories of Co.act’s impact so

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