Podcasts about decolonizing wealth

Edgar Villanueva is an award-winning author, speaker, strategist, and founder and CEO of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital. An enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe, Edgar has become one of the leading voices challenging philanthropy to rethink its relationship with wealth, power, healing, and reparative action. His bestselling book, Decolonizing Wealth, sparked conversations across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors about generosity, justice, and what it means to repair harm through the movement of money. Today, through the Decolonizing Wealth Project, Edgar is leading Moonshot — an ambitious 10-year effort to catalyze 1 trillion dollars in reparative giving grounded in dignity, reciprocity, and healing. In this episode, we talk about Edgar's journey from home to national leadership, the spiritual dimensions of money and philanthropy, the resistance and response to his work, what reparative philanthropy actually means in practice, and why he believes healingmust sit at the center of the conversation about wealth. 

Edgar Villanueva's story begins within the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, but his path was uniquely shaped by his experience as an "urban native" growing up in Raleigh. Being the only Native student in his school for most of his life, Edgar navigated a dual identity, spending summers in his tribal community while living a suburban life during the school year. It wasn't until college that he fully leaned into his heritage, joining Native student organizations and eventually leading his family through the process of formal tribal enrollment.His professional entry into the world of philanthropy was almost accidental. After starting his career in public health, he was recruited by a foundation to manage health grants. Initially, he viewed philanthropy through a "savior" lens, excited by the prospect of having millions of dollars to "save the world." However, as he moved deeper into the ivory towers of the industry, he began to see the disconnect between the wealthy institutions and the actual needs of the communities they intended to serve.The realization that philanthropy was often an extension of colonial dynamics led Edgar to write his groundbreaking book, Decolonizing Wealth. He recounts the internal struggle of being a Native man in a field built on stolen land and labor, and how that tension eventually fueled his mission to transform the industry. Today, his journey from a young man seeking his own cultural roots to a global leader in social finance serves as a powerful testament to the importance of indigenous perspectives in modern economics.

This Week:  Decolonizing Wealth This first aired in 2018, yet it feels more relevant right now, as we witness gross acts of separation and exploitation of non-white people, and the wealth divide has become larger and more consequential. Edgar Villanueva's … Continue reading →

Send us a textThis week let's chat about some practical suggestions for hosting a Thanksgiving that's just a little more sustainable. From planning the meal to polling guests before they show up, you're sure to leave today's episode with at least one idea you hadn't considered before!Links from today's episode:Time Magazine: Thanksgiving Food Waste Is Nothing To Celebrate. But There Are Ways To Combat Ithttps://time.com/6236321/thanksgiving-food-waste-ways-to-avoid/Farm-to-Table Thanksgiving: How to Host a Sustainable Fall Feasthttps://biofriendlyplanet.com/farm-to-table-thanksgiving-how-to-host-a-sustainable-fall-feast/ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode#108 Decolonizing our Thanksgiving Plates (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpcktsWork With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Easy Ways to Support the Show1. Send this episode to someone you know! Word of mouth is how podcasts grow!2. Buy me a coffee (or a soundproof panel!) https://buymeacoffee.com/progressivepockets 3. Leave a 5 star rating and review for the show!//NO AI TRAINING: Any use of this podcast episode transcript or associated show notes or blog posts to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. This includes, without limitation, technologies that are capable of generating works in the same style or genre as this content. The author reserves all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models//Support the show

The pain of youth must always be seen alongside its power. In this episode, Rich Havard, Director of the Decolonizing Wealth Project's Youth Mental Health Fund, shares his journey from a closeted gay kid in rural Mississippi to leading a $20 million initiative supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ youth. He reflects on formative church experiences, both healing and harmful, that shaped his commitment to creating inclusive spaces, as well as his years as a pastor witnessing the struggles and resilience of young people. Rich underscores the urgent need for philanthropy to fund culturally responsive care and elevate youth voices as true decision-makers shaping solutions. Ultimately, he reframes youth mental health as an issue of both justice and connection. Tune in and learn how integrating culture, storytelling, and justice can transform youth mental healthcare! Resources: Connect with and follow Rich Havard on LinkedIn. Follow the Decolonizing Wealth Project on their LinkedIn and Instagram, and explore their website. Learn more about the Youth Mental Health Fund here. Contact the Decolonizing Wealth Project team here. Read Decolonizing Wealth Project CEO and Founder, Edgar Villanueva's book, Decolonizing Wealth, here. Discover more about Dr. Alfiee's The AAKOMA Project here.

Send us a textThis week let's chat about a popular book called Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva. It is a book about money, giving, and social justice. In today's episode, we will look at how the history of colonization still affects how wealth is used today, often making inequalities worse. Villanueva's book challenges us to rethink how we view money and shows us that it can be a tool for healing instead of causing division. Let's talk about practical ways to change how we think about wealth, focusing on the need to recognize past injustices and empower communities that have been left out. Whether you are interested in philanthropy, social justice, or just want to understand more about money's role in society, this episode will inspire you to think deeply and take action.Links from today's episode:The Decolonizing Wealth Projecthttps://decolonizingwealth.com/The 7 Steps to Healinghttps://decolonizingwealth.com/7-steps-to-healing/ Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva https://bookshop.org/p/books/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-indigenous-wisdom-to-heal-divides-and-restore-balance-edgar-villanueva/10784512?ean=9781523091416 ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode#143 Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas, a book reviewConnect With Genet “GG” Gimja:Website https://www.progressivepockets.comTwitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts Work With Me:Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.Easy Ways to Support the Show1. Send this episode to someone you know! Word of mouth is how podcasts grow!2. Buy me a coffee (or a soundproof panel!) https://buymeacoffee.com/progressivepockets 3. Leave a 5 star rating and review for the show!//NO AI TRAINING: Any use of this podcast episode transcript or associated show notes or blog posts to “train” generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate text is expressly prohibited. This includes, without limitation, technologies that are capable of generating works in the same style or genre as this content. The author reserves all rights to license uses of this work for generative AI training and development of machine learning language models//Support the show

Join Lori for an inspiring conversation with Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, as they explore how the foundation is dedicated to nourishing and uplifting the lives of children facing adversity. Alex delves into the profound impact of philanthropy and emphasizes the significance of starting small to create meaningful change!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: Alex's professional journey before joining Newman's Own Foundation. The Newman's Own Foundation's mission and focus areas. Alex's advice to those who want to transition from the corporate to the nonprofit sector. Resources for the philanthropic journey. And much more! Alex's Website: https://www.yourimpactlife.com/ Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-amouyel-6a8a1a10/ Newman's Own Foundation: https://newmansown.org/   Alex's Book, The Answer is You: A Guidebook to Creating a Life Full of Impact: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-answer-is-you-alex-amouyel/1140772974?ean=9781642507218   The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594025/the-blue-sweater-by-jacqueline-novogratz/   Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/588996/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-by-edgar-villanueva/   Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World by Scott Shigeoka: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seek-scott-shigeoka/1143160891?ean=9781538740811.   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://linkphilanthropic.com Email: info@linkphilanthropic.com   

Revs Kelly and Ogun continue their discussion on reparations and dismantling capitalism. Learn more and make a donation at https://projectsanctus.com/   LINKS: https://decolonizingwealth.com/ https://decolonizingwealth.com/liberated-capital/ https://thehill.com/policy/international/4559692-un-chief-slavery-reparations/ https://www.nationalreview.com/news/dem-congresswoman-suggests-black-americans-should-be-exempt-from-taxes-as-form-of-reparations/ https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-lead-stories/2958920/against-the-reparations-racket-this-progressive-scheme-compels-us-to-make-a-false-confession-about-our-nation/  

Colleges have a donation problem. Between poor alumni giving, continued tuition increases and being at the center of several culture wars colleges and universities are facing tough decisions.In today's episode, host Swim Karim explores some of the various potholes on what was once a smooth road for college across the country.And in today's Rapid Fire Books segment, we take a look at the book Decolonizing Wealth, indigenous wisdom to heal divides and restore balance by author edgar villanueva. This book come out back out a little over 5 years but it continues to get better with age each and everyday. We will tell you why!PS: Be serve to check out the podcast ABQ Accent with host Mariah Harrison on Apple Spotify or YouTube.If you're anything like me you like a nice cup of tea to start and finish your day in the nonprofit world. That's why host Swim Karim goes to ArtofTea.com for all his tea needs. Visit Art of Tea for 10% off your next purchase of tea and tea accessories today, right here: https://artoftea.go2cloud.org/SHC

This Week:  Decolonizing Wealth   Edgar Villanueva's book, “Decolonizing Wealth,” takes an innovative look at the purpose of wealth. His thesis is that the solutions to the damage and trauma caused by American capitalism, including philanthropy—can be gleaned from the … Continue reading →

In this episode, Julia, Westley, and Rev. Dr. Carter discuss the intersections of Christian belief and economic practice. They examine the uncomfortable truism that to create an equitable economy some people will have to be willing to have less money! Why this is so difficult for people to accept (spoiler - people love money!). Lastly, they end their conversation exploring how we can grow to see money as a gift to be shared rather than something to be horded. Books that we discussed in this episode: Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva The Myth That Made Us by Jeff Fuhrer Capitalism and Slavery by Eric Williams It's Not Your Money by Tosha Silver  

In order to heal, we must first be able to imagine that an alternative to the economic structures we have created is possible. Scripture calls us to reimagine a world where our social and economic systems are not built to disparage or impoverish, but instead to provide for and benefit all. The Jewish practice of the Jubilee year invites us to imagine leaving the edge of the harvest for the poor and immigrant to reap; in the fiftieth year, the harvest is shared and disparities are rebalanced. In today's gathering, we will examine the lessons we can learn from the Jubilee year and how those lessons can help us begin to heal. Question to Consider: Do you believe it is possible within American society for poverty to be practically eliminated? Why or why not? www.TheLoftLA.org

What is your relationship with money?Do you have a healthy or neutral relationship with money? Or do you fall into the common extremes of worrying about it, constantly thinking about acquiring more money, or avoiding knowing what is happening with your finances or checking out on your responsibilities around money? And what is your relationship with giving away your money? Is it part of a spiritual practice, a tax write-off, or an extension of your values? We learn early how wealth can impact our future trajectory, well-being, and ability to earn and save it. And there are constant opportunities to donate our money–to charities, to politics, to nonprofits, to do something good and get a tax write-off. It feels good to feel like we're doing something to help.But we also don't have to look far to find critiques of social programs supporting those who lack essential resources or critiques of the many tax loopholes the wealthiest in our country benefit from, especially when it comes to philanthropic giving. Today's guest helps connect the dots on how our relationships with money and the industry of philanthropy needs to change.Edgar Villanueva is an award-winning author, activist, and expert on race, wealth, and philanthropy issues. Villanueva is the Principal of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital and the author of the bestselling book Decolonizing Wealth (2018, 2021). He advises various organizations, including national and global philanthropies, Fortune 500 companies, and entertainment, on social impact strategies to advance racial equity from within and through their investment strategies. Villanueva holds a BSPH and MHA from the Gillings Global School of Public Health at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe and resides in New York City.Listen to the full episode to hear: Why we need to recognize that colonialism–past and present–is systemic in our social and political institutions How to begin healing from an extractive and exploitative definition of money to a version that honors what we value Why acknowledgment and grief need to happen before we jump to take action How to enter a process of decolonization without appropriation or getting bogged down in guilt The profound impacts of colonialism on philanthropy and charity in concept and practice in the United States How we can begin to invest differently in charitable giving to make real impacts Learn more about Edgar Villaneuva: Decolonizing Wealth Project Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance Learn more about Rebecca: rebeccaching.com Work With Rebecca Sign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader Email Resources: Money as Medicine Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, Tyson Yunkaporta Beyoncé - BREAK MY SOUL Reservation Dogs Dirty Dancing

We begin our series by exploring some of our spoken and unspoken economic mythologies. Whether it is the myth of the “self-made man” or the belief that wealth will “trickle down” to the poor, these myths obscure the truth about how wealth is created and distributed in America. We cannot heal from the pain caused by poverty and exploitation if we do not know where the hurt comes from. In the story of the widow's mite, Jesus shows us that acknowledging the pain caused by unjust people and systems can allow us to identify corrupt systems that must be changed so that all people might have life and have it abundantly. Question to Consider: How and in what ways does the economic background of your childhood influence your views about money today? www.TheLoftLA.org

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the evolving nature of philanthropy and the changing role of foundations in Canada, both public and private, and how they collectively manage over $120 billion in assets. Recent research shows that many Canadians – including those within the sector itself – do not really understand how charitable foundations work, how many billions in assets they are sitting on, and how decisions are made as to who does – and doesn't – get funding. Is it time for a shakeup in how we approach philanthropy in Canada? Tune into CharityVillage Connects to find out.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance  John Hallward, Founder, GIV3 Andrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of Canada Jean-Marc Mangin, President & CEO, Philanthropic Foundations of Canada Mark Blumberg, Lawyer, Blumbergs Professional Corporation Paulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women's Foundation  Liz Liske, Director, Arctic Funders Collaborative Dr. Bruce Lourie, President, Ivey Foundation About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology, and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this Episode CharityVillage Connects: Nonprofit Leadership: It's all about trust CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 could transform the nonprofit sector forever CharityVillage Connects: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Canada's nonprofit sector Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar Villanueva Canadian Foundation Facts (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada) Canadians' Opinions about Government and the Charitable Sector (Sector3Insights) New disbursement quota is now law and in force – what you need to know (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada) New Qualifying Disbursement Rules and Directed Donations Anti-Avoidance Provisions Complicate Charity Regulation (Mark Blumberg) How much did the largest Canadian private foundations spend in 2021? (Mark Blumberg) More than 2%: A vision for feminist philanthropy (Paulette Senior for The Philanthropist) ‘We don't have a word for philanthropy' (The Philanthropist) Ivey Foundation to wind up, granting $100 million endowment in 5 years McConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundations If charities want to see a vibrant future, they should spend more of their assets today (Globe & Mail) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

In this solo episode, Luzy tells us what is decolonizing wealth.   Sign up for the FREE MASTERCLASS  "Increase Your Wealth By $10K in 30 days, No Matter What Your Income Is"   Luzy King is an award-winning Latina entrepreneur. She is a certified trauma-informed Financial & Business Coach, contributing author, Community Leader, and Founder of Say Hola Wealth. Luzy is on a mission to destigmatize the idea of wanting more money to help women build a legacy through stock market investing and entrepreneurship.  Connect with Luzy Say Hola Wealth Website Follow Luzy on Instagram, Tiktok @sayholawealth, and on Linkedin.  

On this episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Faron McLurkin interviews CEO of Liberated Capital Edgar Villanueva, author of the best selling book “Decolonizing Wealth.” They discuss the ongoing activism for reparations at the intersection of the racial justice movement and the philanthropic sector. Edgar explains how his background as a part of the Lumbee Tribe and his career experiences influenced his perspective in money being “medicine” for historically oppressed communities –– leading to the work of Decolonizing Wealth. He takes us through the story of the organization's founding, building the infrastructure for this trailblazing effort, to the Alight Align Arise: Advancing The Movement For Repair Conference presented by Decolonizing Weath. Faron and Edgar also discuss the evolving role of philanthropy following the massive investments into racial justice work after the George Floyd uprisings, and the importance of efforts to cultivate long-term financial commitments, placing the conversation of reparations at the forefront. They also talk about the expanding “sweeping” energy of the movement nationally for “redress and reparations”, and how this has begun an emerging international awareness, sparking a global movement. To listen to more of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast check us out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and remember that you can support our racial justice work by texting “RFPOD" to 44-32.  Resources (by order of mention): Sherman's Field Order No. 15 via New Georgia Encyclopedia https://bit.ly/3DCc7wo Pigford v. Glickmanhttps://bit.ly/44ZnfPI Asheville North Carolina Community Reparations Commissionhttps://bit.ly/44Zn8ng California Reparations Task Force Releases Interim Report Detailing Harms of Slavery and Systemic Discrimination on African Americanshttps://bit.ly/3rYKx9W Georgetown University Reparations Project (via The New York Times) https://nyti.ms/47adVdH Liberated Capital (Decolonizing Wealth Fund)https://bit.ly/3YcVr8n Decolonizing Wealth Project commits $20 million to advance reparations (via Philanthropy News Digest) https://bit.ly/47eay5C Edgar Villanuevahttps://www.edgarvillanueva.net/media Lumbee Tribe of North Carolinahttp://bit.ly/3YgEdH9 Alight Align Arise Conferencehttps://bit.ly/3rLGhdT Where Is My Landhttps://bit.ly/47a19fc About Race Forward:Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities,organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose.Follow Race Forward on social media:Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforwardFollow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/raceforwardFollow us on Instagram:www.instagram.com/raceforwardBuilding Racial Equity (BRE) Trainingswww.raceforward.org/trainingsSubscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribeExecutive ProducersHendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato BlakemoreAssistant EditorSewa OlivaresSong: "Electro-Light - Symbolism (Mi77er Remix)" is under a Creative Commons (CC-BY) license.Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/HLXm2IV1pdk

A discussion of the book Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva, presented by Natasha Joy De Souza.   Topics: ⭐️ The Colonizer Virus ⭐️ Money as medicine ⭐️ The 7 Steps To Healing   Today's show is a broadcast of the Financial Independence Club, brought to you in collaboration with Utopia Dreamscape.   Quicklinks: https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   Decolonizing Wealth - Book Affiliate Link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-indigenous-wisdom-to-heal-divides-and-restore-balance-edgar-villanueva/10784512?aid=86693&ean=9781523091416&listref=artistic-finance-books   Decolonizing Wealth Toolkit: https://decolonizingwealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DWP_Toolkit_fnl2.pdf   Natasha Joy De Souza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-joy-de-souza-7127161a/ https://www.instagram.com/natashadjoy/?hl=en   Utopia Dreamscape & Amy D Lux: https://utopiadreamscape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/utopiadreamscape/   Ethan Steimel: https://www.ethansteimel.com/artistic-finance.html https://www.instagram.com/artisticfinance/?hl=en   Instagram Handles: @natashadjoy @ethansteimel @artisticfinance @utopiadreamscape      

In honor of AAPI Heritage month, I'm replaying some of my favorite episodes from AAPI leaders. This episode with North Star Fund's Jennifer Ching is a personal fave. Enjoy! Join me and Northstar Fund's Executive Director Jennifer Ching to discuss decolonizing philanthropy.  In this hugely important conversation, Jen shares how the work of the Northstar Fund is actively working towards dismantling white supremacy and power and centering the work and decision-making of BIPOC activists.  By recasting our own relationship and assumptions about money, we can engage in becoming resource mobilizers, not "fundraisers."  We also touch on the nonprofit and philanthropic industrial complex that is predicated on power, control and lack of transparency.  What does it mean to be a community-led, community-centered philanthropist?  How can we meet this moment at the intersection of race, power, money and action in our own lives and as leaders of organizations?  This is a thought-provoking and high-octane conversation with one of my faves! For more about NorthStar Fund: https://northstarfund.org/ For more about Decolonizing Wealth: https://www.decolonizingwealth.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nonprofitlowdown/support

I'm excited to welcome Jonathan Meagher-Zayas to the #TheIntentionalFundraiser #podcast! Jonathon is a self-described Queer Latinx Millennial and a #nonprofit strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging the community, motivating new impact leaders, and getting stuff done. Jonathon is the Owner and Chief Strategist of Equity Warrior Strategies.In this episode, we talk about how to create equitable change in the #nonprofit sector, foster psychological safety, and embed equity into #fundraising and organizational culture. Listen in as we discuss this important topic. LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning. The ‘plus' is used to signify all of the gender identities and sexual orientations that letters and words cannot yet fully describe.Source: Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center, Inc.Resources mentioned in this episode Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance Paperback by Edgar VillanuevaDecolonizing Wealth ProjectAFP ICONRacial Equity ToolsTools to Engage: Resources for Nonprofits, Compiled by the Building Movement ProjectThe Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA) Resource HubAFP IDEATED Talks about Disability Connect with our guest onlineInstagram / Linkedin / Website / EmailTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORThank you to our friends at Bloomerang for being a sponsor of The Intentional Fundraiser podcast.Bloomerang gathers the best tools, resources, and people in a single place and, through its donor management platform, empowers nonprofit organizations like yours to carry out their missions.Learn how First Tee of Greater Akron doubled its unique donors, improved donor stewardship, and raised more funds in the first year with Bloomerang.RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS “I love Tammy and The Intentional Fundraiser Podcast”

Mentioned in this episode:SBCC Foundation - https://www.sbccfoundation.org/Warren Baker - https://www.calpoly.edu/news/warren-baker-cal-poly-president-more-30-years-has-passed-awaySBCC Foundation Spring Forward Gala - https://www.sbccfoundation.org/spring-forward-gala/SBCC Foundation 2023 Gala Announcement - https://www.independent.com/2022/11/23/sbcc-foundation-hosts-donor-reception/SBCC Promise - https://www.sbccfoundation.org/sbcc-promise/UMOJA Mural - https://www.thechannels.org/features/2022/09/16/new-umoja-mural-brings-unity-and-inclusion-for-all-students-of-color/Dorantes Lecture - https://www.sbcc.edu/studentlife/dorantes_lecture.phpSBCC Foundation Staff - https://www.sbccfoundation.org/foundation-staff/The Fund for Santa Barbara - https://fundforsantabarbara.org/Opal Restaurant - https://opalrestaurantandbar.com/Scarlett Begonia - https://scarlettbegonia.net/Cajun Kitchen - https://cajunkitchencafe.com/Bouchon Santa Barbara - https://www.bouchonsantabarbara.com/Teru Japanese Cuisine (Where Downey's used to be) - https://www.terusushisb.com/Santa Barbara Fish Market - https://www.sbfish.com/Newport Seafood Tan Cang (House Special Lobster) - https://www.tancangnewportseafood.com/Seafood Palace (Deep Fried Garlic Crab) - https://www.yelp.com/biz/seafood-palace-monterey-park-10Drunken Crab Santa Barbara - https://www.thedrunkencrab.com/Los Agaves - https://los-agaves.com/Los Arroyos - https://www.losarroyos.net/The Tyranny of Merit by Michael Sandel - https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374289980/thetyrannyofmeritDream Hoarders by Richard Reeves - https://www.brookings.edu/book/dream-hoarders/The Big Sort by Bill Bishop - http://www.thebigsort.com/book.phpWinners Take All by Anand Giridharadas - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539747/winners-take-all-by-anand-giridharadas/Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/588996/decolonizing-wealth-second-edition-by-edgar-villanueva/Banker to the Poor by Muhammad Yunus - https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/muhammad-yunus/banker-to-the-poor/9781586485467/Art Laboe - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_LaboeMemories of El Monte: Art Laboe's Charmed Life On-Air - https://www.kcet.org/history-society/memories-of-el-monte-art-laboes-charmed-life-on-airMulatu Astatke - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulatu_AstatkeTezeta (Nostalgia) by Mulatu Astatke - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgmiYFLbn6UEthio-Jazz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethio-jazz

In this episode of Solarpunk Presents, Ariel sits down with John Okhiulu from the Decolonizing Wealth Project to talk about the role of philanthropy in addressing racial capitalism and reparations, and how the DWP is working to change the narrative around charitable giving and wealth-transfer. Also, John tells us about how he personally found himself in the world of philanthropy, as well as his vision of a solarpunk future.To learn more, visit decolonizingwealth.com, read about its founder Edgar Villanueva on his site, or follow the organization for updates on their Twitter @decolonizwealth.Connect with Solarpunk Magazine at solarpunkmagazine.com and on Twitter @solarpunklitmagConnect with Solarpunk Presents Podcast on Twitter @SolarpunkP or Mastodon @solarpunkpresents@climatejustice.rocksConnect with Ariel at her blog, on Twitter at @arielletje, and on Mastodon @arielkroon@wandering.shopConnect with Christina at her blog, on Twitter @xtinadlr, and on Mastodon @xtinadlr@wandering.shop Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare Doyle has served as Masonite's Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer since August 2021. Previously, Clare held the roles of Senior Vice President and General Manager – UK Business from 2018 to 2021, and Senior Vice President, Business Leader – Components from 2016 to 2018. Prior to joining Masonite, Clare was with Elementis plc from 2010 to 2016 most recently as Vice President of Marketing. Prior to joining Elementis plc, she spent 11 years with Rohm and Haas Company in various roles in Corporate Development, Electronic Materials and in Architectural and Functional Coatings. Clare Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Her tips from her transition into a sustainability role The roots of sustainability at Masonite Masonite's plans for setting targets regarding emissions Collaboration on sustainability both up and down the supply chain Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Clare's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers?  I would tell them to focus, focus, focus on developing your leadership skills. What the world needs from us right now is absolutely leadership. Focus on developing your leadership skills each and every day because that is what I see as being in really, really short supply in the sustainability world.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability?  I'm really excited about the innovation that's coming, the emerging innovation. We are in a climate crisis right now, and times of crisis can be the catalyst that we need for great innovation. There's so many things where the answer is just not there yet, but I have to believe. I'm so optimistic that in this time of crisis we are going to see great innovation that's going to allow us to make the world a better place.  What is one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read?  I'd almost rather tell you what I'm reading now versus what has made the great impact. Only because every time I read something new, it puts what I did read in a better light, a new light; maybe puts together more understanding. I'm currently working my way through Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva, which I highly recommend to everybody. Earlier this year I had read Net Positive by Paul Polman and Andrew Winston. Every time I read another book, it really does add some strength or new insights to what I read before. So I wouldn't say that there was any one thing, it's just one of those current things I'm working on.  What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work?  The network. The community of sustainability professionals who are out there, the community of corporate social responsibility people who are out there. It's just those dialogues and being able to reach out to everybody is just so powerful. Just keep working on your network, keep talking to people. There are so many people who are so willing to share their knowledge, their experiences. It just adds so much.  Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Masonite? They can read our sustainability report at masonite.com/esg, and I'm on LinkedIn.

Edgar Villanueva is a southerner. He's a North Carolinian. He was raised in the church. He's also a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and as such, was the only Native American in his K-12 education experience. “When I got to the University of North Carolina, I was so hungry to connect with other native students. I began to understand there that there were things about my world view and my perspective that were unique to being Native American.”Somewhere between his Native heritage and his disarming Southern charm, Edgar has developed a muscle for speaking truth to power with love (his fantastic words, not ours), and no where is that more apparent than in his work in institutional philanthropy, an industry ripe for change. In his best-selling book, Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance, Edgar takes us on tour of the philanthropic industry that carries the baggage of colonial structures designed to stifle the voices of equity through a veneer of altruism. Philanthropy is an exercised of "dividing Us from Them and the haves from the have-nots," says Edgar. This week on the show, Edgar shares with us 14-year exploration of Big Philanthropy, and his healing and compassionate solutions to an industry mired in systemic imbalance. He shares the experience of grappling with issues but not having language to have the conversations we need to have, and his work to help others develop vernacular to help and to heal. Most important, he offers us insight to his efforts not just to discuss these issues, but to change an industry through Liberated Capital: A Decolonizing Wealth Fund. Rooted in relationships of mutuality and equity, Liberated Capital gives through a reparations model that trusts and supports the leadership of those most impacted by historical and systemic racism. The fund welcomes support from individuals at all levels of giving who are committed to collectively healing the wounds of colonialism and white supremacy by using money as medicine to shape an equitable future. Anyone can join and take part in the mission of Decolonizing Wealth through Liberated Capital, and we here at Mission Partners are proud to be a part of this movement through our own donation this month. Our great thanks to Edgar for his time and support of this show. We're proud to be in orbit of the work of this organization. Links & NotesDecolonizing WealthDecolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance — by Edgar VillanuevaLiberated CapitalFollow Edgar on LinkedIn

(PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE) - There are $1 trillion in the philanthropy sector, but only a small amount of the money goes toward closing racial disparities across the nation. Edgar Villanueva, author of the book "Decolonizing Wealth," said the sector should rethink how it gives. He pointed out less than a tenth of philanthropic giving goes to nonprofit organizations led by Black, Indigenous or people of color working specifically on issues of racial or social equity. "We are still kind of thinking of philanthropy and giving in an old-fashioned way that is really about charity, and putting a band-aid on issues," Villanueva contended. "Versus funding organizations who are on the front lines of pushing for more transformative change in our communities, and especially around issues of racial justice." Villanueva is the keynote speaker at a Montana Nonprofit Association summit this Thursday in Helena. Villanueva acknowledged his ideas about redistributing money come from Indigenous wisdom about restorative justice. His book introduces seven steps to healing: grieving, apologizing, listening, relating, representing, investing and repairing. He noted the money philanthropic foundations have now, was built in large part on the slave trade and Indigenous land. "To not return some of that wealth back to the descendants of folks who helped to build this wealth is an injustice, in my point of view," Villanueva asserted. "That's what healing looks like. It is about righting a wrong that would help to close a race/wealth gap that exists in our communities as a result of history." Villanueva's book includes the story of a North Carolina woman who discovered her wealth came from land taken from Native Americans, and her family owned slaves. He recounted she wrote apology letters to their descendants, and decided to focus her philanthropy on supporting the communities her family had harmed. "And not only has that been great for the folks who have received that support, but she has been transformed into this person who has just been liberated from sort of the guilt and shame of history that's connected to her family," Villanueva explained. He added the woman now is one of 500 members of a donor community within the Decolonizing Wealth Project known as Liberated Capital. The program is associated with four nonprofits in Montana. Villanueva emphasized anyone can make more meaningful choices about the causes they donate to. "There are small decisions that we can make every day that would really help to address the hundreds of years of marginalization that a lot of our communities have faced," Villanueva concluded. Ways you can help support the show Chase Bank – where you can get a $200 bonus by opening an account and doing a direct deposit. Open an account today at https://accounts.chase.com/consumer/raf/online/rafoffers?key=1934238931&src=N. Ashley Furniture – Save money on your furniture with this coupon. https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/?extole_share_channel=SHARE_LINK&extole_shareable_code=viewfromthepugh5&extole_zone_name=friend_landing_experience Donate to the show – Through CashApp at $ChrisPugh3. Sign up for CashApp – Using the code ZFZWZGF. We will both get $5. https://cash.app/app/ZFZWZGF --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message

Let's change the freaking narrative, break the mould and create #BIPOC Billionaires, yes?! If you love breaking the mould, slaying shame and stereotypes and you're a member of the BIPOC community OR an ally- this episode is for you and so is the Reclamation masterclass!  Reclamation Masterclass tickets on sale here (regular $44). Safe to Shine on sale here for $333 (regular $888). Apply for 1:1 Mentoring at www.emilyannebrant.com/coaching . Check out Soaak www.soaak.com and use code EMILY70 to try the premium membership for 70% off your first month. Join the Soul's Way Facebook Community right here: The Soul's Way Facebook Group  My book, Whole Damn Fire is now available on Amazon and AUDIBLE! 

A gas leak explosion in a tiny house derailed the original schedule to get this podcast episode posted, but it's finally here! 

In today's episode, Jamie Hopkins and Ana Trujillo Limon talk with Edgar Villanueva, Founder of Decolonizing Wealth Project, about how steps of healing are relevant to the financial sector, how decolonization can help in building wealth, and how investments should stay socially conscious no matter what. You can find show notes and other information at CarsonGroup.com/Framework.

In today's episode, Sequoia Houston talks to Edgar Villanueva about the wealth gap for BIPOCs, why healing is important to not only underrepresented communities but for us all and the erasure of Native stories, both historical and modern. Edgar is a globally recognized author, activist, and expert on social justice and philanthropy. He is also the author of the bestselling book decolonizing wealth and is the founder and principal of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and liberated capital. 

In today's episode, Sequoia Houston talks to Edgar Villanueva about the wealth gap for BIPOCs, why healing is important to not only underrepresented communities but for us all and the erasure of Native stories, both historical and modern. Edgar is a globally recognized author, activist, and expert on social justice and philanthropy. He is also the author of the bestselling book decolonizing wealth and is the founder and principal of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and liberated capital. 

In this episode Rhod talks to Edgar Villanueva, author of "Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance" about why many of our current models of philanthropy reflect structures and approaches that disempower and disadvantage minoritised communities and how things need to change to address this problematic legacy. Including:Why is it important that philanthropy acknowledges and addresses the fact that it almost always reflects structures and systems that contain racial bias and that have historically disadvantaged marginalised communities? What do those working in philanthropy need to do in practice? And are there signs of the kinds of change that is needed taking place?Is racial injustice such a big/cross-cutting issue that it should not be seen as a cause area, but rather as something that is the responsibility of ALL philanthropic funders and nonprofits?In trying to convince philanthropic funders of the need to acknowledge issues of racial justice, is it better to make a moral case (i.e. that they should do it because it is “the right thing to do”) or a practical one (i.e. that it will make them more effective as grantmakers to reflect and share power with the people and communities they are trying to support)?Should we be optimistic that the current recognition of the need to apply a racial justice lens across philanthropy will be maintained?What does it mean to say that “money can be medicine”? What do philanthropists and funders need to do to ensure their money heals rather than harms?How can foundations use all of their assets (including investments, property etc) to work towards decolonization?What is the importance of story as medicine? How can we ensure that decision making within traditional forms of philanthropy is shifted towards the people and communities who would have been seen as the traditional ‘beneficiaries'? (E.g. through participatory means?)Does it present a challenge to decolonizing philanthropy if  those who agree with your arguments feel defensive about their implications? How do we overcome this challenge?A lot of the recent focus when it comes to addressing racial justice issues has been less on traditional nonprofits, and more on things like mutual aid networks and networked social movements. Is part of the enthusiasm for these new forms of giving down to frustration with traditional nonprofit approaches, which are often perceived not to have changed quickly enough? Why is the mainstream nonprofit world not good at learning from other giving cultures (does it reflect an exceptionalist mindset)? And how can we get better?The book argues for a pragmatic approach to improving philanthropy (i.e. working with existing structures to improve them),rather than “burning everything to the ground” as some more radical voices argue we should. Why is that the case? Is it sometimes difficult to maintain pragmatism?Related links:The Decolonizing Wealth Project website (including links to Decolonizing Wealth, 2nd Edition)The "Rewriting the Rules of Philanthropy" event, hosted by Giving Tuesday, which Edgar and Rhod both took part in.Abigail Echo-Hawk,  chief research officer of the Seattle Indian Health Board, on "decolonizing data"Rhod's blog "Language Barriers: why the ways in which we talk about philanthropy & civil society are holding us back"

What would change if we viewed money as sacred, as a potential form of medicine? And how do the incentives embedded within the world of philanthropy act as barriers for it to catalyze deep transformations? In this episode, we welcome Edgar Villanueva, a globally recognized author, activist, and expert on social justice philanthropy. Edgar is the author of the bestselling book Decolonizing Wealth and the founder and principal of Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital. The song featured in this episode is I Remember by The Awakening Orchestra (Biophilia Records). Green Dreamer is a community-supported podcast and multimedia journal exploring our paths to collective healing, ecological regeneration, and true abundance and wellness for all. Find our show notes, transcripts, and newsletter at GreenDreamer.com. Support our show to continue: GreenDreamer.com/support

What would change if we viewed money as sacred, as a potential form of medicine? And how do the incentives embedded within the world of philanthropy act as barriers for it to catalyze deep transformations? In this episode, we welcome Edgar Villanueva, a globally recognized author, activist, and expert on social justice philanthropy. Edgar is the author of the bestselling book Decolonizing Wealth and the founder and principal of Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital. The song featured in this episode is I Remember by The Awakening Orchestra (Biophilia Records). Green Dreamer is a community-supported podcast and multimedia journal exploring our paths to collective healing, ecological regeneration, and true abundance and wellness for all. Find our show notes, transcripts, and newsletter at GreenDreamer.com. Support our show to continue: GreenDreamer.com/support

In this episode, we are speaking primarily about the challenges facing the arts sector and also the philanthropic sector more broadly, in addressing racial and other systemic inequities, in granting and beyond.  Our guest, Jordan Baylon (they/she/he) is a queer, non-binary second generation PhilipinX artist, critic and community worker imagining justice and abundance for equity-deserving peoples. Jordan brings a decade of experience working as a grantor in the non-profit arts sector in Calgary and is currently the General Director of Chromatic Theatre, which is focused on supporting the incubation and amplification of racialized voices and stories within theatre. Jordan is also a proud associate of the Anti-Racist Organizational Change program at CommunityWise, and co-author of RE-Tool, a handbook on equity-driven grantmaking as part of Equity in the Panel Room working group.     Though not always easy to hear, we think you'll appreciate Jordan naming some of the issues the sector faces, along with some steps that need to be taken, and a vision for the future.  Have a listen.    Resources  RE-Tool handbook: https://mapfundblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/re-tool-2018.pdf   CommunityWise Anti-Racist Organizational Change project: https://communitywise.net/aroc/   35 50 initiative: https://www.theatrealberta.com/2021/06/16/announcing-a-new-partnership-with-the-35-50-initiative/   COCo, White Supremacy Culture:  https://coco-net.org/white-supremacy-culture-in-organizations/  COCo, The “Problem” Woman of Colour in the Workplace:  https://coco-net.org/problem-woman-colour-nonprofit-organizations/   Eve Tuck, decolonizing:  http://www.evetuck.com/bio   Edgar Villanueva, Decolonizing Wealth: https://decolonizingwealth.com   “gaslighting” definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaslighting   Critical Race Theory: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/writing_in_literature/literary_theory_and_schools_of_criticism/critical_race_theory.html   Chromatic Theatre: https://chromatictheatre.ca  

01:53 - Michael's Superpower: Networking and Community Building * Being Driven to Fulfill Needs * Mental Health First Aid (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/) * Working in Proximity / Keeping In Touch * MAPS at Burning Man (https://maps.org/news-letters/v15n3/burningman.pdf) 10:36 - Defining Mental Health * Self-Invalidation & Dialectics (https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel-dialectics/) * Money buys happiness, but euphoria comes dear (https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2021/02/05/money-buys-happiness-but-euphoria-comes-dear) * Boots Theory of Socioeconomic Unfairness (https://moneywise.com/managing-money/budgeting/boots-theory-of-socioeconomic-unfairness) * Decolonizing Wealth (https://decolonizingwealth.com/) * Mental Health First Aid (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/) * Youth (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/) * Teen (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/teens/) * Older Adults (https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/older-adults/) * Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (https://mhfa.com.au/courses/public/types/aboriginal) 20:09 - Involving Gaming in Engaging in Talk Therapy * Jane McGonigal How GAMING Can Make A Better World TED Talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irsTFdCtcuQ) * Counselling with Mike: The Nerd Therapist (https://counsellingwithmike.com.au/) * The Nerd Therapist (https://www.facebook.com/NerdPsychology/) (Facebook) * Pop Culture Competence by The Nerd Therapist (https://popculturecompetence.wordpress.com/) * Grand Theft Auto 101 (https://popculturecompetence.wordpress.com/category/video-games/) * Five Nights at Freddy's 101 (https://popculturecompetence.wordpress.com/2020/09/05/five-nights-at-freddys-101/) * Call of Duty 101 (https://popculturecompetence.wordpress.com/2020/09/09/call-of-duty-101/) * Among Us 101 (https://popculturecompetence.wordpress.com/2021/03/02/among-us-101/) 31:13 - “Age-Appropriate Horror” * Critters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critters_(film)) * Starship Troopers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_Troopers_(film)) * Civilization VI (https://civilization.com/) 38:45 - Social Media, Media, and Mental Health: Curate & Engage Responsibly * Rick and Morty (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/) * BoJack Horseman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoJack_Horseman) * Zootopia (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/) * Inside Out (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/) * Onward (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onward_(film)) * Avengers: Endgame (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers:_Endgame) * Worthiness: Character Spotlight: Thor (https://popculturecompetence.wordpress.com/2020/10/02/character-spotlight-thor/) 50:41 - The Geek Therapy Community (https://geektherapy.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjww4OMBhCUARIsAILndv5g7398NpUpX_cnN_t9zVT_uJqW8erTdfLGKfx_95ZxWwKSs1eP1WgaAuxzEALw_wcB) * Mike's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/CounsellingWithMike/) * The Spoon Theory (https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/) * Spell Slots and Spoon Theory (https://medium.com/collected-blog-posts-of-a-bipolar-author/spell-slots-and-spoon-theory-f9481abaacd6) 55:16 - Connect with Mike! * linktr.ee/thenerdtherapist (https://linktr.ee/thenerdtherapist) * D&D Therapy (https://counsellingwithmike.com.au/roll-for-growth/) * Warhammer 40,000 (https://warhammer40000.com/) * Minecraft (https://www.minecraft.net/) 59:14 - Intergenerational & Epigenetic Trauma * My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem (https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477) * Epigenetics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigenetics) Reflections: John: Coyote & Crow Role Playing Game (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/connoralexander/coyote-and-crow) + Using Role Playing and Game Playing to treat mental health. I'm Begging You To Play Another RPG (https://www.facebook.com/groups/313523509340906/)(Facebook Group) Mae: The pragmatic approach to seeing where people are and meeting them there. Casey: Helping middle schoolers talk to friends in a structured way. Mike: The hardest part about doing something is helping people know you're doing it. Tall Poppy Syndrome (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_poppy_syndrome) Bristol Children's Hospital: Oath of Accessibility: (https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/dungeons-and-dragons-5e/news/dungeons-and-dragons-oath-of-accessibility) “Anyone can be a hero. Everyone deserves to go on an adventure.” This episode was brought to you by @therubyrep (https://twitter.com/therubyrep) of DevReps, LLC (http://www.devreps.com/). To pledge your support and to join our awesome Slack community, visit patreon.com/greaterthancode (https://www.patreon.com/greaterthancode) _To make a one-time donation so that we can continue to bring you more content and transcripts like this, please do so at Special Guest: Michael Keady.

Esra'a is a Bahrani human rights activist and founder of Majal, a multiplatform organization that amplifies underrepresented voices in the Middle East and North Africa. She works collaboratively with technologists and designers across the world to create alternative digital spaces that are safe from censorship and trolling. Utilizing gamification and music, Majal's platforms offer a safe space for people who face persecution based on their identity and politics. Guest: Esra'a Al Shafei Bio: Founder of Majal, Migrant Rights, and Mideast Tunes; civil rights activist dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ youth in the Middle East.  Online: Majal website; @ealshafei on Twitter Go to howtocitizen.com for transcripts, our email newsletter, and your citizen practice. ACTIONS   - PERSONALLY REFLECT  Personal Security When have you felt concerned for your safety and security online? What features online made you feel vulnerable or exposed? Was it something you could control or was it outside of your control? If you've never felt insecure on online platforms, why do you think that is?   - BECOME INFORMED Question Scale in Philanthropy Check out Majal.org and look at the platforms they operate.  When you are engaging with nonprofits and philanthropy, look at who founded and runs the groups you support or amplify. Find ones that are run by those closest to the problem, which are often people from marginalized communities. Start your learning journey by reading Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva.    - PUBLICLY PARTICIPATE Challenge the philanthropic norms.  Instead of supporting large organizations that emphasize scalability and unsustainable growth, consider getting as local and grassroots as you can in terms of your time and resources. Often smaller, on-the-ground, and grassroots organizations have a more direct impact despite far fewer resources. And make the How To Citizen community look good: donate over at Majal.org so they can keep supporting the important platforms serving activists and LGBTQ youth in the Middle East.    MORE WAYS TO CONNECT & SUPPORT Leave a review and rating. It makes a huge difference with the algorithmic overlords! Find us at @howtocitizen on Instagram and tag us in your actions. Visit our non-Bezos bookshop.  Subscribe to Baratunde's weekly Recommentunde Newsletter, his column on Puck, or you can even text him right now at 202-894-8844 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Edgar Villanueva is back on Spirit In Action with an importantly updated edition of his book, Decolonizing Wealth 2nd Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance.

Edgar Villanueva is a globally-recognized activist and author of the award-winning book Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance. In this interview, Edgar discusses the troubled foundations of philanthropy from how these funds are derived to the discriminatory manner grants are awarded. He also challenges the hierarchal model of most philanthropic organizations with recommendations for how leaders can establish communal power-sharing leadership norms. Philanthropy is part of the essential fabric of civil society and Edgar is an important voice in ensuring this private power is exercised in an inclusive and loving way.

Edgar Villanueva is an author, activist, and expert on issues of race, wealth, and philanthropy. He is the Principal of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital and author of the bestselling book Decolonizing Wealth, whose second edition was just released in August.   He advises a range of organizations including national and global philanthropies, Fortune 500 companies, and entertainment on social impact strategies to advance racial equity.   As a Native American who has worked in philanthropy for nearly two decades, Edgar has an important vantage point to analyze what works, what doesn't, and how to improve philanthropy.

Edgar Villanueva is an author, activist, and expert on issues of race, wealth, and philanthropy. He is the Principal of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital and author of the bestselling book Decolonizing Wealth, whose second edition was just released in August.   He advises a range of organizations including national and global philanthropies, Fortune 500 companies, and entertainment on social impact strategies to advance racial equity.   As a Native American who has worked in philanthropy for nearly two decades, Edgar has an important vantage point to analyze what works, what doesn't, and how to improve philanthropy.

In "Decolonizing Wealth," Edgar Villanueva looks past philanthropy's glamorous, altruistic façade and into its shadows: white supremacy, savior complexes, and internalized oppression. Across history and to the present day, the accumulation of wealth is steeped in trauma. How can we shift philanthropy toward social reconciliation and healing if the cornerstones are exploitation, extraction, and control?

On the path to healing, can money be medicine? According to Edgar Villanueva, Principal of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital, the answer is yes—for those seeking to mend what colonialism and white supremacy have broken (and philanthropy has further compromised).The fifth episode of Impact Audio was recorded during a Submittable book club interview with Edgar, facilitated by Sam Caplan, VP of Social Impact at Submittable. Including questions from Sam and the Submittable team, this conversation highlights major themes from the second edition of Decolonizing Wealth. You'll learn about:• The inspiration behind Edgar's book• Why white supremacy isn't synonymous with white people• Model funders making change• The power of storytelling (and pop culture!)• How technology can help decolonize wealthPlus much more, including topics such as participatory grantmaking, trust-based philanthropy, relationship-building, and Reservation Dogs. We hope you enjoy listening in.For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/edgar-villanueva/

Author Edgar Villanueva returns to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss the work he has devoted his life to and the new edition of his book DECOLONIZING WEALTH: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance. 

Edgar Villanueva, author of "Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance." Villanueva, a Native American, has worked for many years in the field of Philanthropy. In the book, he contends that many charitable foundations are founded on old attitudes and assumptions that tend to reinforce the divide between Have's and Have Not's .... between Us and Them. His book also offers thoughts on how to reshape the Philanthropy sector for the better.

Edgar Villanueva is a globally-recognized expert on social justice philanthropy. He serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Native Americans in Philanthropy. Edgar currently serves as Senior Vice President at the Schott Foundation for Public Education where he oversees grant investment and capacity building for education justice campaigns across the United States. He is also the award-winning author of Decolonizing Wealth, a bestselling book offering hopeful and compelling alternatives to the dynamics of colonization in the philanthropic and social finance sectors.  In addition to working in philanthropy for many years, Edgar has consulted with numerous nonprofit organizations and national and global philanthropies on advancing racial equity inside of their institutions and through their investment strategies. We spend most of our conversation on Edgar's book, specifically:  How he became disillusioned with the philanthropy sector, America's refusal to engage with its history of colonialism and racism, the coloniser's mindset and how it ties to contemporary philanthropy, how people of color are left out of philanthropic spending, the 5% foundation payout requirement and why most foundation money is parked in investment accounts, a call to transfer capital back to impoverished communities, poverty in precolonial times, the potlatch ceremony, a challenge to the thesis of Decolonizing Wealth from an effective altruism perspective, the problem with the term altruism, the problems that are solved by just giving people money with no strings attached, shifting the power and choice from donors to the people they're trying to help, the ties between capitalism and white supremacy, and how to learn more and join the Decolonizing Wealth giving circle Near the end of the episode we had some audio drop out, did what I could to piece things back together and didn't end up losing too much, but there are some awkward cuts.  If you'd like to learn more about the book visit decolonizingwealth.com. You can find Edgar on Twitter at @VillanuevaEdgar and me at @GarrisonLovely. If you'd like to get in touch directly, you can email me at mostinterestingpeople27 [at] gmail [dot] com.   Show notes: Report: 72% of Americans rarely encounter or receive information about Native Americans Decolonizingwealth.com

In the course of working for charitable foundations and passing on 100's of millions of dollars, Edgar Villanueva came to some realizations about how the charity system works, and how it needs to change to really do good for the world. In Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance, Edgar combines analysis, story-telling, & personal vulnerability to enlighten the way forward.

Sonya Passi is the founder and CEO of FreeFrom, a national organization on a mission to create pathways to financial security and long-term safety for survivors of gender-based violence. Sonya has been a domestic violence activist since she was 16 years old. Before founding FreeFrom, she launched the Family Violence Appellate Project while earning her law degree at UC Berkeley. For her work with in the field, Sonya was listed in** Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2017 For Law and Policy, and she is an Ashoka, Roddenberry**, and New America CA Fellow. Jillian Bessett: The voice in the intro and outro belong to songwriter Jillian Bessett. Jillian Bessett is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose evocative lyrics and welcoming stage presence have endeared her to audiences throughout the southwest music scene. Jillian is currently writing music and gigging with her new favorite instrument the Boss RC-505 Looping Station. Mentioned in the Episode: The Survivor Wealth Summit (to be held July 24-25, 2019) is a groundbreaking two-day summit to explore the concept of survivor wealth and develop a deeper understanding of financial trauma and healing. Attendees will build new skills and tools to support your own financial security as well as that of your clients and the gender-based violence movement as a whole. Amnesty International works both at home and abroad to tackle the most pressing human rights violations. Edgar Villanueva is the author of Decolonizing Wealth: Indigineous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance. He is a nationally recognized expert on social justice philanthropy. He has consulted with numerous philanthropies on advancing racial equity. He is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe and resides in New York City. Saundra Davis is a financial coach, educator, consultant and motivational speaker who is nationally recognized for her work with community-based organizations that focus on asset building for the working poor. She is the executive director and founder of Sage Financial Solutions, an organization dedicated to helping communities develop comprehensive financial education programs. Chani Nicholas is a writer and astrologer. She has been a student of astrology for the past 30 years and a counseling astrologer for over 20 years. She aims to make astrology practical, approachable, and useful. She believes the personal is political, art is magic, and that all should have access to the healing practices that we need. Writing horoscopes is her way of creating a free, communal, online space where healing can occur. Family Violence Appellate Project is the only nonprofit in California dedicated to helping domestic violence survivors and their children by appealing dangerous trial court decisions on their behalf, for free. We help survivors of abuse get the safety and justice they deserve.

What if we could use wealth to heal rather than cause further harm? This is the core argument in philanthropy expert and author Edgar Villanueva's new book, "Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance." Villanueva uses his own personal experiences as a Native American grant maker and foundation executive

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Edgar Villanueva to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his new book DECOLONIZING WEALTH. 

Through a fascinating look at the history of our country, Edgar Villanueva provides a powerful, insightful argument for us to evaluate institutional philanthropy today. He believes that the way forward is to "heal the pain of the past and restore balance to the land." Tune in to hear his powerful call-to-action to decolonize wealth in America.