At no point in recent history has civil rights been so loudly at the forefront of everyday life, in multiple ways. The tidal wave of shared trauma ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent slew of racially motivated murders presents gl

Global Press Visionary, Cristi Hegranes, on the Impact of Consequence Driven Reporting

Sep 1st, 2020 53m 30s

In this episode, Global Press Founder, Cristi Hegranes, shines a powerful light on solutions to institutional, ingrained problems that underly today's news media. She outlines key differences between action driven reporting and its more informa

Behind the Scenes of Corporate Giving: Insights from Salesforce Philanthropy VP, Becky Ferguson

Aug 13th, 2020 29m 6s

How nonprofits can successfully and efficiently secure corporate giving is a more important issue than ever before. This conversation with Becky Ferguson, VP of Global Philanthropy for pioneering powerhouse, Salesforce, provides key insights an

Futurist Rohit Talwar on Thinking the Unthinkable and Reframing Positions of Power to Positions of Responsibility

Jul 23rd, 2020 39m 7s

We kick off our 5th season with Rohit Talwar, the CEO of Fast Future, a UK based research and insights business that specializes in the fields of futures and foresight. In this dialogue, Rohit and Vanessa discuss the implications of the groundb

GLAAD's Rich Ferraro on Celebrity Social Media Channels as Today's Most Trusted Media Outlet

Sep 9th, 2019 48m 15s

Another must listen to episode from our Celebrity and Influencers season. For nonprofits looking to elevate their impact through communications and messaging, The Social Change Diaries provides a peek behind the curtain. In this episode, GLAAD'

VICE's, Paola Ramos, on Why Everyday People are the True Influencers

Aug 7th, 2019 20m 46s

Today's episode was recorded live at the 2019 Hispanics in Philanthropy conference in Washington D.C. In this dialogue, VICE Media's, Paola Ramos, shares unusual insights that elevate our conversations this season about celebrity and influencer

Color Of Change President, Rashad Robinson, on Presence Versus Power

Jul 17th, 2019 37m 47s

At the helm of Color Of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the country, Rashad Robinson’s reach and influence is undeniable. In this episode of the Social Change Diaries, Rashad reveals the core structure that makes Color

Jacqueline Saturn on How to Leverage Celebrity Musician Activism for Social Causes

Jul 3rd, 2019 24m 10s

When considering how to leverage celebrity voices to impact social causes, it's important to understand the landscape and culture of for profit companies and how best to approach them about the artists they represent. This episode features a ke

Kimberly Peeler-Allen's Guide to How Nonprofits Can Engage Audiences to Create Change

Jun 20th, 2019 38m 21s

To understand the true meaning of #FollowBlackWomen, tune into this interview with Higher Heights Co-Founder, Kimberly Peeler-Allen. Kimberly shares the roadmap of how she and her co-founder built a movement that yields power and influence in t

PETA Founder, Ingrid Newkirk, on Their Unprecedented Rise to Power and Influence

Jun 6th, 2019 38m 38s

Vanessa thought it would be fitting to launch the new season on Celebrity and Influence, with Ingrid Newkirk, the President and Founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Long before she was doing work in the social change s

PR Legend, Patrice Tanaka, on Why Impactful Leadership and Living Your Life Purpose Go Hand in Hand

Jan 9th, 2019 47m 31s

Serial Entrepreneur and PR legend, Patrice Tanaka, knows how to achieve the most impactful leadership style possible. In our final episode of our Leadership season, she shares how defining her life purpose and pursuing it with courage not only

Jeremy Heimans on How New Power Catalyzes Deep Social Change Movements

Jan 3rd, 2019 17m 8s

We kick off 2019 with a quick sit down with Jeremy Heimans, Co-Founder & CEO of Purpose and author of New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World--and How to Make It Work for You. We get his take on new power and it's potential as a

Legal Rebel, Janelle Orsi, Transforms the Way We Think About Leadership

Dec 6th, 2018 33m 54s

In 2010, The American Bar Association named Janelle Orsi a Legal Rebel, for being an attorney who is remaking the legal profession through the power of innovation. We agree- Janelle is a rebel with a cause, transforming the way we think about l

How Climate Warrior Elizabeth Yeampierre Has Re-Written the Rules of Power

Nov 29th, 2018 52m 46s

With the urgency and focus of a woman on a mission to save the planet, Elizabeth Yeampierre leads UPROSE with a fierce commitment to a "leaderful" leadership model, that distributes power to all. With an emphasis on intergenerational and inters

Rusty Stahl's Radical Vision for a Transformed Nonprofit Workforce

Nov 8th, 2018 46m 27s

The typical nonprofit playbook includes a scenario where an organization has constrained resources and overworked staff, with limited access to professional development opportunities. Rusty Stahl, CEO and Founder of Fund the People, is advocati

Stosh Cotler on the Jewish Community’s Role in Progressive Social Change in the US

Oct 31st, 2018 40m 38s

In this time of heightened social activism, Stosh Cotler sees tremendous opportunity and need for Bend the Arc, the National leading Jewish voice dedicated to mobilizing Jewish Americans to advocate for the nation’s most vulnerable. In this epi

Trista Harris on How Futurism Holds the Keys to Deep Social Change

Oct 24th, 2018 36m 29s

As a champion for nonprofits, Futurist and author, Trista Harris, helps organizations reimagine the future. In this conversation about leadership and philanthropy, Trista talks about the necessity for more organizations to embrace futurism as a

Sean Thomas-Breitfeld on the Uneven Playing Field of Nonprofit Leadership

Oct 15th, 2018 36m 19s

They say what gets measured gets done. A conversation with Sean Thomas-Breitfeld of the Building Movement Project shines a spotlight on the racial leadership gap in the nonprofit sector, as well as some specific measurable actions that can crea

Kashif Shaikh on Leadership that Reframes the Narrative Around Muslim-Americans

Oct 4th, 2018 48m 31s

As a first-generation Muslim American, Kashif Shaikh sees the world through a lens that ensures American Muslims have access to all of the freedoms and opportunities this country offers. In a conversation about leadership, he shares his vision

Philanthropy and White Supremacy: A Conversation with Pamela Shifman & Vanessa Daniel

Jul 13th, 2018 53m 36s

Institutional philanthropy plays a pivotal role in advancing social change, but far too often these same organizations hinder progress through systematic white supremacy. Vanessa Daniel and Pamela Shifman highlight the challenges and opportunit

Tamir Novotny On Emerging Practitioners Changing the Philanthropy Landscape

Jun 28th, 2018 39m 5s

No need to worry about passing the baton to the next generation of leaders in the philanthropy space. In this conversation with Tamir Novotny, Executive Director for Emerging Practitioners of Philanthropy, we learn about the vision of emerging

Ana Marie Argilagos on Philanthropy By, For and About Latino Communities

May 24th, 2018 33m 36s

There are an estimated 55 million Hispanic people in the United States, comprising over 17% of the population. HIP President, Ana Marie Argilagos, is working to usher in a new generation of philanthropy that is for, by, and about the Latino com

Edgar Villanueva on Decolonizing Wealth in America

Apr 26th, 2018 53m 2s

Through a fascinating look at the history of our country, Edgar Villanueva provides a powerful, insightful argument for us to evaluate institutional philanthropy today. He believes that the way forward is to "heal the pain of the past and resto

Valaida Fullwood on the History of African Americans and Philanthropy

Apr 19th, 2018 34m 12s

Contrary to popular belief, philanthropy has been a long standing tradition of the African American community. Valiada shares her insights about how African Americans give, why they give and what the future holds. Through interviews completed w

Dr. Jason Franklin on the Many Faces of Philanthropy

Apr 3rd, 2018 37m 13s

Philanthropist, Author and Researcher, Dr. Jason Franklin, talks about the role of philanthropy in transforming communities. As the first holder of the W. K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair, he is focused on reframing conversations and act