Natural Collisions
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCompelling 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
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJoin us for an honest and thoughtful exploration of Wellness, Rest, and Liberation! This episode is an introduction to our “Fund Well Series,” a series of episodes focused on the importance of Funding Wellbeing for nonprofit leaders and teams. The “colliders'' for this conversation all work intentionally to make the nonprofit workplace a healthier and happier environment. And, they understand that the only way to initiate this change is by being honest about where we are right now. And thi...
Wellness, Rest, and Liberation for Nonprofits | Natural Collisions #13
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBJoin us for an honest and thoughtful exploration of Wellness, Rest, and Liberation! This episode is an introduction to our “Fund Well Series,” a series of episodes focused on the importance of Funding Wellbeing for nonprofit leaders and teams. The “colliders'' for this conversation all work intentionally to make the nonprofit workplace a healthier and happier environment. And, they understand that the only way to initiate this change is by being honest about where we are right now. And thi...
The Participatory Grantmaking Experience | NC #12
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBShould participatory grantmaking be the new normal? Many funders are shifting decisions from boards to putting the decision-making process in the hands of the community which is most affected. Our Colliders discuss the effectiveness of this approach. GUESTS: Leah Wiste, Executive Director - https://www.miipl.org/ Rishi Moudgil, Shift Detroit & Former Executive Director - https://greenlightfund.org/sites/detroit/ Bryan P. Hogle, Senior Program Manager - https://kresge.org/ Lauren Boone...
NC #11 - Digital Inclusion
April 06, 2023 10:55 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBIn 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
Digital Inclusion | NC #11
April 06, 2023 10:55 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBIn 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
February 27, 2023 11:46 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBNatural 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, Sen...
NC #10 - The Soul of Black Philanthropy
February 27, 2023 11:46 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBNatural 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, Sen...
NC #9 - The Shift to Wellbeing
January 24, 2023 11:38 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIs 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
The Shift to Wellbeing | NC #9
January 24, 2023 11:38 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIs 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
NC #8 - Collaborate Differently
May 31, 2022 15:42 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBCo.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 Fla...
Collaborate Differently | NC #8
May 31, 2022 15:42 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBCo.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 Fla...
Work Well | NC #7
April 19, 2022 02:11 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBMental health days. 4-day work weeks. Meeting-free Fridays. If these seem like foreign concepts to you, you’re in the right place. This month, we speak to three social impact and nonprofit leaders about creating a culture of wellness at work. Through flexibility, trust, and compassion these organizations are showing us how to transition from surviving to thriving. Guests: Spring Opara, Project Director at CompassPoint Noah Urban, Senior Analyst and Project Lead at Data Driven Detroit Trina...
NC #7 - Work Well
April 19, 2022 02:11 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBMental health days. 4-day work weeks. Meeting-free Fridays. If these seem like foreign concepts to you, you’re in the right place. This month, we speak to three social impact and nonprofit leaders about creating a culture of wellness at work. Through flexibility, trust, and compassion these organizations are showing us how to transition from surviving to thriving. Guests: Spring Opara, Project Director at CompassPoint Noah Urban, Senior Analyst and Project Lead at Data Driven Detroit Trina...
NC #6 - When Women Work
March 26, 2022 13:08 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWomen have historically dominated the nonprofit and social impact sectors. Despite the many challenges COVID has posed for women in the workplace and at home, this month’s guests are transforming the way their fellow women in Southeast Michigan live, work and thrive. Through innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and supporting each other, they represent the women who hold our society together. Happy Women’s History Month! GUESTS: Cheryl P. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Coalition on Tem...
When Women Work | NC #6
March 26, 2022 13:08 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWomen have historically dominated the nonprofit and social impact sectors. Despite the many challenges COVID has posed for women in the workplace and at home, this month’s guests are transforming the way their fellow women in Southeast Michigan live, work and thrive. Through innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and supporting each other, they represent the women who hold our society together. Happy Women’s History Month! GUESTS: Cheryl P. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Coalition on Tem...
NC Bonus - The Impact of Co.act Detroit
March 08, 2022 12:26 - 18 minutes - 17 MBCo.act opened its doors to in-person programming and collaboration in June 2019. In March 2020, we paused and shut our building, out of caution and safety because of COVID-19. As we step into a new year and a new phase of work, we’re looking back on the impact we’ve had in the nonprofit ecosystem we’re proud to call home.
The Impact of Co.act Detroit | NC Bonus
March 08, 2022 12:26 - 18 minutes - 17 MBCo.act opened its doors to in-person programming and collaboration in June 2019. In March 2020, we paused and shut our building, out of caution and safety because of COVID-19. As we step into a new year and a new phase of work, we’re looking back on the impact we’ve had in the nonprofit ecosystem we’re proud to call home.
Black Leadership: Past, Present, & Future | NC #5
February 25, 2022 18:25 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBDespite the fact that Detroit is one of the Blackest cities in the US, many of the leaders in its nonprofit and foundation space are white. Can the work really be done adequately when it’s led by people who don't look like or share the same lived experience as the people they’re here to serve? This month on Natural Collisions, we explore Black leadership among Southeast Michigan’s nonprofits and foundations, reflecting on the past, grounding ourselves in the present, and dreaming for the futu...
NC #5 - Black Leadership: Past, Present, & Future
February 25, 2022 18:25 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBDespite the fact that Detroit is one of the Blackest cities in the US, many of the leaders in its nonprofit and foundation space are white. Can the work really be done adequately when it’s led by people who don't look like or share the same lived experience as the people they’re here to serve? This month on Natural Collisions, we explore Black leadership among Southeast Michigan’s nonprofits and foundations, reflecting on the past, grounding ourselves in the present, and dreaming for the futu...
Immediate Action | NC #4
April 02, 2021 10:07 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat happens when people need support immediately? Madhavi Reddy of CDAD and Jerry Ann Hebron of Oakland Avenue Urban Farm discuss taking immediate action to serve the needs of communities during times of emergency. Also, Madhavi explains the necessity to streamline funding with Detroit Community Development Mini-Grants, of which Oakland Avenue Urban Farms and Independence Rides are grantees.
NC #4 - Immediate Action
April 02, 2021 10:07 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhat happens when people need support immediately? Madhavi Reddy of CDAD and Jerry Ann Hebron of Oakland Avenue Urban Farm discuss taking immediate action to serve the needs of communities during times of emergency. Also, Madhavi explains the necessity to streamline funding with Detroit Community Development Mini-Grants, of which Oakland Avenue Urban Farms and Independence Rides are grantees.
All Hands on Deck | NC #3
February 22, 2021 12:37 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIntermediary organizations provide assistance to nonprofits doing vidal work on the ground in Detroit & SE Michigan. This conversation is between two intermediaries supporting nonprofits during the emergency of the pandemic. Kelley Kuhn - Vice President of Michigan Nonprofit Association - and Matthew Schmitt - Program Manager for Michigan Community Resources - discuss their roles and their work with Co.act Detroit's Activate Fund.
NC #3 - All Hands on Deck
February 22, 2021 12:37 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIntermediary organizations provide assistance to nonprofits doing vidal work on the ground in Detroit & SE Michigan. This conversation is between two intermediaries supporting nonprofits during the emergency of the pandemic. Kelley Kuhn - Vice President of Michigan Nonprofit Association - and Matthew Schmitt - Program Manager for Michigan Community Resources - discuss their roles and their work with Co.act Detroit's Activate Fund.
NC #2 - The Art of Collaboration
January 05, 2021 19:41 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBNatural Collisions highlights the voices of nonprofit work in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. In this episode join us for a conversation between Omari Rush of CultureSource and Jim Boyle of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr Foundation discussing nonprofit work in the midst of the COVID-19 environment.
The Art of Collaboration | NC #2
January 05, 2021 19:41 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBNatural Collisions highlights the voices of nonprofit work in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. In this episode join us for a conversation between Omari Rush of CultureSource and Jim Boyle of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr Foundation discussing nonprofit work in the midst of the COVID-19 environment.
Natural Collisions #1 - Introducing Co.act Detroit
October 01, 2020 10:57 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBIn June 2019, Co.act Detroit officially opened its doors. In reflection of the year that has passed — and in anticipation of the years to come — we listened to members of the local nonprofit community to hear their stories of Co.act’s impact so far.
Introducing Co.act Detroit | Natural Collisions #1
October 01, 2020 10:57 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBIn June 2019, Co.act Detroit officially opened its doors. In reflection of the year that has passed — and in anticipation of the years to come — we listened to members of the local nonprofit community to hear their stories of Co.act’s impact so far.
Natural Collisions #1 - Introducing Coact Detroit
October 01, 2020 10:57 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBIn June 2019, Co.act Detroit officially opened our doors. In reflection of the year that has passed — and in anticipation of the years to come — we heard from members of the local nonprofit community to hear their stories of Co.act’s impact so far.