Natural Collisions Coact Detroit
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Compelling conversations about the challenges and opportunities impacting the nonprofit sector in Detroit and SE Michigan.
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Wellness, Rest, and Liberation for Nonprofits | NC #13
Join us for an honest and thoughtful exploration of Wellness, Rest, and Liberation for nonprofit organizations!
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The Participatory Grantmaking Experience | NC #12
Many funders are shifting decisions from boards to putting the decision-making process in the hands of the community which is most affected.
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Digital Inclusion | NC #11
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 Burley, Program Manager on the Education & Employment team at Rocket Community Fund
Autumn Evans, Deputy Director, Digital Inclusion & Equity at the City of Detroit -
The Soul of Black Philanthropy | NC #10
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. Also, an honest talk about the disparities between Black-led and white-led organizations. Join the discussion...
GUESTS:
Karris Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at POISE Foundation
Dwan Dandridge, CEO/Founder of Black Leaders Detroit
Nikia Washington, Senior Director of Restorative Communications & Philanthropy at Earlyworks LLC -
The Shift to Wellbeing | NC #9
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 Fund
Alana Cookman, The Wellbeing Project
Jessamyn Shams-Lau, philanthropy, equity, and wellbeing advocate -
Collaborate Differently | NC #8
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 differently about collaboration within their work.
GUESTS:
Tim Jones-Yelvington, Senior Consultant with Foresight Design
Kimberly Faison, Director of Community and Economic Development at Detroit Future City
Sonia Plata, Foundation Director with Flagstar Bank