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Black Philanthropy: Our Stories

Michelle Renee Jackson

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led philanthropy and social-impact show featuring Black funders, nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, philanthropists, and civic leaders in substantive conversations about giving, community impact, and the nonprofit sector. Credible pitches include foundation executives, nonprofit CEOs, fundraising experts, social-impact founders, civic leaders, and authors with demonstrated results in philanthropy or community change; booking difficulty is medium because recent guests are established leaders and recognized experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 68 subscribers

Instagram: 559 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mrj@simuel-murray.com

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Host

Michelle Renee Jackson - Host focused on explaining philanthropy, giving, community impact, and the nonprofit sector, with an MDiv background.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Nonprofit CEOs, philanthropy executives, fundraisers, social-impact founders, civic leaders, and recognized experts with measurable community or organizational impact.
Required Achievements:  
Founding or leading a notable philanthropy or nonprofit organization, Raising substantial funds for nonprofit or community initiatives, Launching successful fellowship, talent-pipeline, or leadership programs, Building large-scale social-impact movements, Holding significant civic leadership roles

Recent Guest Discussions

Wilmot Collins - Political Giving, Grassroots Fundraising, Community Philanthropy, Civic Engagement, And Small-dollar Donors.

Subyn Novelle - Fundraising, Career Change, Purpose, Leadership, Resilience, And Meaningful Legacy.

Floyd Jones - Nonprofit Positioning, Funder Relationships, Organizational Value, And Philanthropic Investment.

Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland - Building A Global Movement, Entrepreneurial Vision, Leadership, And Black Philanthropy.

Dr. Jocelynne Rainey - Diverse Talent Pipelines, Paid Fellowship Programs, Leadership Pathways, And Nonprofit Recruitment.

Recent Topics

Black Philanthropy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Social Impact, Civic Engagement

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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054 – Trusting Yourself While Building a Community of Funders of African Descent, with Ineza Mutimura

October 07, 2026

What ideas are keeping you up at night? You know, the ideas you just can't shake. You have two options: do nothing, or take steps to engage the idea to see where it takes you and where you can take it. Ineza Mutimura, Co-Founder and CEO of Funders of African Descent (FOAD), acted on an idea that has grown into a global network of funders of African descent. In this episode, she walks you through the steps you can take to not only create your own community of like-minded funders, but also act ...

053 – What You Can Learn From a $250 Million Plan to Sustain Racial Justice Advocacy When Funders Abandon Ship, with Marc Philpart

September 30, 2026

Marc Philpart, President and CEO of the Black Freedom Fund, shares how nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and changemakers can build lasting power even when philanthropic support becomes inconsistent. Drawing from the Black Freedom Fund's ambitious $250 million campaign, Marc explores endowment building, sustainable fundraising, leadership development, community organizing, and the importance of planning for cycles of support and withdrawal. Host – Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv More resources a...

052 - What Black Climate Advocacy and Leadership Can Teach Philanthropy, with Mide Akerewusi

September 23, 2026

Olumide "Mide" Akerewusi, founder of AgentsC. and creator of the Giving Black Network challenges the misconception that Black communities neither participate in nor lead climate justice advocacy.  With more than 30 years in fundraising, Mide explores the connections between Black philanthropy, climate justice and action and self-determination within the African diaspora.. Learn how Black climate leaders are advancing solutions in environmental stewardship, food systems, clean water, and socia...

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Frequently asked questions

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Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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How do I get in touch with Black Philanthropy: Our Stories?

Black Philanthropy: Our Stories is hosted by Michelle Renee Jackson. Its publicly listed email is mrj@simuel-murray.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Black Philanthropy: Our Stories?

The publicly listed email for Black Philanthropy: Our Stories: mrj@simuel-murray.com.

How many listeners does Black Philanthropy: Our Stories have?

Podseeker estimates Black Philanthropy: Our Stories reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Black Philanthropy: Our Stories?

Black Philanthropy: Our Stories typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Nonprofit CEOs, philanthropy executives, fundraisers, social-impact founders, civic leaders, and recognized experts with measurable community or organizational impact. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a notable philanthropy or nonprofit organization; Raising substantial funds for nonprofit or community initiatives; Launching successful fellowship, talent-pipeline, or leadership programs. Recent guests include Wilmot Collins, Subyn Novelle, and Floyd Jones.

How hard is it to get booked on Black Philanthropy: Our Stories?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Black Philanthropy: Our Stories cover?

Recent episodes cover Black Philanthropy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Social Impact, and Civic Engagement. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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