Hidden Gems: Actionable Lessons from the Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists

This exclusive clip offers a sneak peek into our Premium webinar, “Hidden Gems: Actionable Lessons from the Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists.” This discussion was held in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month and the rich legacy and vibrant future of African-descent giving. Philanthropy has always been a fundamental part of the Black experience throughout the African diaspora, and this enlightening session explores the historical and current impact of Black philanthropists on our communities and society at large.

Together, we uncover untold stories of Black philanthropists across time and space, revealing powerful lessons about resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of collective action. This webinar discusses ways to embrace more inclusive approaches to philanthropy, from broadening definitions to identifying more ways for everyone to contribute their time, talent, treasure, testimony, trust, and ties.

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The full webinar explores:

A renewed appreciation for the vital role of Black philanthropy in driving social change
Actionable insights from examples of Black-led giving and community building
Strategies for mobilizing diverse philanthropic resources and partners to amplify impact

Featured speakers:

Rhonesha Blaché, EdD, NPQ Online Learning Senior Editor
Victoria Mullins, Area Leader, The Ohio State University Extension
Adrienne Taylor, CFRE, MBA, Senior Consultant, Skystone Partners
Lauren Elyse Tudor, CAP®, Founder, ARCHITECT Philanthropic Collective

About the authors

Victoria Mullins

Victoria Mullins is the Area Leader of The Ohio State University Extension. While her specialty is grant writing she has a breadth of experience from her days as a one-woman development team at small organizations.

Adrienne Taylor

Adrienne started her career path in fundraising through the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)-Greater Cincinnati Chapter’s diversity program, New Faces of Fundraising, and she now serves on the program’s leadership team. She also serves as the Immediate Past President of the Greater Cincinnati AFP chapter and on several AFP Global Board committees.

Lauren Elyse Tudor

Lauren Elyse Tudor is an accomplished CAP®-certified operations strategist, fundraiser, and founder of ARCHITECT Philanthropic Collective.

Rhonesha Blaché

Rhonesha Blaché is NPQ's Director of Online Learning. She brings nearly three decades of experience with international K-20 education and nonprofit organizational development and leadership. Her purpose and passion is empowering people through healing-centered education. She earned her doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, her Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix, and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University. Rhonesha is an avid traveler, lover of all the arts, and especially enjoys both teaching and learning through creativity.

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