Philanthropy N The Black

America250 vs. Freedom250: The Civil War for America's Attention, Pride & Donor Dollars America only turns 250 once. So how did one historic milestone become two competing brands, two fundraising efforts, and one very confused public? In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black , Celly Cel examines the unexpected battle between America250 and Freedom250 and what it reveals about fundraisi...

What happens when a nonprofit isn't really independent? In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, host Celly Cel dives into one of the most fascinating nonprofit governance stories in America: the Kennedy Center. Officially known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Kennedy Center operates through a unique public-private partnership that combines nonprofit fundraising...

🚨 IN THE RED ALERT: IT TAKES A VILLAGE? 🚨 The Musicians' Village was one of the most celebrated rebuilding projects after Hurricane Katrina. Built by Habitat for Humanity with support from Harry Connick Jr., Branford Marsalis, national donors, celebrities, and politicians, it was hailed as a model for preserving New Orleans culture through affordable housing. But nearly 20 years later, risi...

Not every nonprofit is meant to last forever. When organizations face declining revenue, shrinking donor bases, mission drift, leadership instability, or increasing competition, leaders are often forced to ask a difficult question: Should we merge... or should we close? In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, we break down the realities of nonprofit mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and di...

War doesn’t have to happen in your city to hit your nonprofit. In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black , we break down how the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict is impacting nonprofits through rising gas prices, inflation, disrupted supply chains, donor anxiety, and shifting government priorities. This is not a political episode. This is a nonprofit survival episode. From food pantries and youth p...

OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit with a bold promise: build Artificial General Intelligence that benefits humanity — not shareholders. But AI costs money. A LOT of coins! In Episode 6 of Philanthropy N The Black, “Space Age Pimpin. . . OpenAI, Elon & Nonprofits,” we unpack how OpenAI evolved from a mission-driven nonprofit into a billion-dollar Public Benefit Corporation backed by massive cor...

Y’all treating a 24-hour campaign like it don’t require 365 days of work.  No plan. No storytelling. No activated network. Then shocked when donations don’t show up. 🎙️ Episode 5 breaks down:  ✔️ Why most Giving Days flop  ✔️ What successful nonprofits actually do  ✔️ How to turn hype into real money 👉 Tap in. Fix your strategy. Stay in the Black. Support the show

Jazz Fest tickets got you side-eyeing your wallet? Yeah… we hear you. But in this episode of Philanthropy N The Black , we break down why that price tag isn’t just about music—it’s about mission. We unpack the real story behind the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival—from its $3 beginnings in 1970 to today’s $100+ experience—and explain how those dollars flow back into the community through t...

This one hits different. In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black , we break down the recent federal indictment involving the Southern Poverty Law Center—NOT from a political lens, not from a media lens—but from a nonprofit perspective . 🔥 IN THE RED ALERT 🚨 is a monthly segment that calls out:  Weak leadership   Performative fundraising   Financial mismanagement   Mission drift  No fluff. No...

We review and discuss the article by James Pollard in the Chronicle of Philanthropy titled Black-Led Nonprofits Didn’t See Lasting Funding Boosts After 2020.  Support the show

Today on Philanthropy N The Black —we’re breaking down what happens when generosity meets politics… and why some nonprofits still stay broke even when the money is right in front of them.” Support the show