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515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + The Health Effects of Racism in the Sector  - Jonah Nigh, The New School

515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + The Health Effects of Racism in the Sector - Jonah Nigh, The New School

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits


515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + The Health Effects of Racism in the Sector - Jonah Nigh, The New School

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Meet Jonah. This Renaissance man has a resume that is just as unique as it is impressive. He’s a classically trained singer?, a baker who was a semi-finalist on Season 1 of NBC’s Baking It ? and an accomplished fundraising leader who is the senior vice president of Development and Alumni Engagement at The New School. On top of all that, he co-founded The Forum for BIPOC Fundraising Professionals. On today's podcast, Jonah shares insights on the toll of code-switching for fundraisers of color and the health impacts of racism in our sector, emphasizing how equity is a choice, inclusion is an action, and belonging is the result. This episode is essential listening for leaders at any career stage.?LearnHealth effects of racism in the sectorThe cost of code-switching for fundraisers of colorHow to create cultures of whole leaders Today’s GuestJonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New SchoolEpisode HighlightsJonah’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)Overview of The New School (9:30)What code-switching means in the context of the nonprofit sector, particularly for fundraisers of color (15:30)How this affects the mental health and wellbeing of fundraisers in the sector (20:00)Mentorship vs. sponsorship (24:00)How to build cultures within our organizations that allow  leaders to show up as their whole selves (29:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jonah’s life (33:00)Jonah’s One Five Good Things (36:00)How to connect with Jonah and The New School (40:00)For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/515. Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more ?Support the showSupport the ShowIf you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends. Join the We Are For Good CommunityYou can think of it as the after-party to each podcast episode ?Say hi?LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
Released:
Mar 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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