Podcast appearances and mentions of William G Anderson

Dr. Sal Alaimo is a professor and teaches in nonprofit administration and philanthropy and evaluation.  In this conversation, Sal and I talk about the role of nonprofits and giving in our society.  An experienced nonprofit leader and evaluator, Sal has a passion for growing nonprofit leaders and exploring the role of giving in our society.Robert Payton said that philanthropy is "Voluntary action for the public good." Any giving intended for the public good is a philanthropic good. Sal embodies this in his work.  In addition to teaching and consulting, Sal uses the medium of film to explore the meaning of philanthropy and giving.   "What is philanthropy?"  Sal's first film, he explores the concept of giving within the American context.  The film is a feature length documentary that portrays and discusses the concept of giving  through a critical lens and a variety of perspectives. Contributors to the documentary include; actor Mike Farrell, NFL quarterback Alex Smith, Evelyn Lauder from the Estee' Lauder Companies, Civil Rights Leader Dr. William G. Anderson, Nell Newman, co-founder of Newman's Own Organics, US Senator Charles Grassley, as well as leading scholars and average citizens.  In his second film, "Sew What?" Sal explores the mutual benefit of what we, as individuals gain from our support of nonprofits - relationships, social connection, skills, values, and perhaps a changed perspectives.   We also explore the need for nonprofits and foundations to value and implement evaluations and for evaluators to help build evaluation capacity. Sal encourages nonprofits to ask for evaluation support if it is not included in a proposal and that evaluation actually a program expense. He also provides a thoughtful critique of the role of foundations in solving the intractable problems of our society. It will take nonprofits, foundations and community members who understand their communities all working together to solve the root causes of our problems. Dr. Sal Alaimo BioSalvatore Alaimo is an Associate Professor in the School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration at Grand Valley State University, in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in philanthropy and nonprofit administration. Professor Alaimo has published book chapters in The Jossey-Bass Reader on Nonprofit and Public Leadership, Volunteer Administration: Professional Practice, Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations: A Reference HandbookLike what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Community Possibilities is Produced by Zach Price Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

Cornel West discussed Black culture, civil rights leaders for MSU lecture series: Cornel West was a featured speaker at MSU's 21st annual William G. Anderson lecture series for Black History Month. West is a public philosophy professor at Harvard University in addition to being a Professor  AMAIRTIUS Emeritus at Princeton University. As the author of 20 books surrounding the topics of the intersections of race, gender, class, and religion in American society he has made several appearances on CNN, C-Span, and Democracy Now.MSU plans to build Multicultural Center, 3 different location options: Michigan State University recently revealed that they will be building a new Multicultural Center on campus. Those involved with this project have the goal of providing a space for students with diverse backgrounds to use the space for events, meeting locations, a place to study, or for self-reflection. Michigan State University began plans for this project in late 2019 after many students voiced their interest and a need for a multicultural structure to be present on campus. MSU is currently looking into what is feasible for this project.MSU alumni in Texas rely on community to combat harsh winter weather: MSU alumna Maribel Cisneros found herself facing the brunt of the intense Texas weather after she woke up in the middle of the night to find that her power had been out. At this moment she had no idea that she would be facing days of freezing temperature with no electricity. After graduating from MSU in 2000 with a business supply chain management degree, she moved from her home state, Michigan, to Texas because she preferred warmer weather. After faxing the recent extreme weather conditions, Cisneros states her disappointment in the government because she said members were blaming each other for the issues instead of trying to solve them. "They didn't prepare us; Texas is not prepared." Cisneros saidScript writer: Kelly WintersThe State is produced by The State News and Impact 89FM.

Dr. Anderson is a 93 year old African American osteopathic physician who is currently a professor of surgery and senior advisor to the dean at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSU-COM).  He holds the distinction of being the first African American on the American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees and served as the president of the American Osteopathic Association in 1994 and 1995. Dr. Anderson was born in Born in Americus, Georgia to the daughter of a slave and  in 1927. Dr. Anderson attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He returned to Albany, Georgia where he he was prevented from treating patients because of segregationist policies in 1957.Dr. Anderson became a pioneer in the Civil Rights Movement and was a personal friend and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His story is amazing and uplifting . This is an episode not to miss!

This episode includes interviews with Lansing State Journal's sports columnist, Graham Couch; Christie Prades and Mauricio Martinez from the hit musical On Your Feet!; CADL's Sheryl Cormicle Knox; Dr. Michael Eric Dyson; Library of Michigan's Cathy Lancaster and Dr. William G. Anderson. Books by Michael Eric Dyson: http://bit.ly/2CsiIra Graham Couch Columns: http://on.lsj.com/2FbQuUN CADL App: http://bit.ly/1gfTD8o Early Childhood Literacy Coalition Information: http://bit.ly/1TA6mDM

William G. Anderson oral history interview conducted by Joseph Mosnier in Detroit, Michigan, 2011-07-26.