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Can we talk about…?

Tune in to Philanthropy Northwest's podcast on leading for racial equity in philanthropy, where we invite guests to reflect candidly alongside their peers, normalize the messiness of the journey and explore what it takes to create lasting transformation.

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Season 4: Journeying Through Equity-Centered Board Service

Mares is back to host another season of Can we talk about…? where we’re taking you through the arc of board service from board purpose and structures all the way through decision-making and accountability. 

 

Season 3: Community Philanthropy and Equity

Philanthropy Northwest Associate Director Mares Asfaha sits in conversation with community philanthropy leaders across Washington and Oregon. Season 3 episodes are inspired by our guide, Toward Transformation: A collection of lessons from 20 community philanthropies working to advance equitable philanthropy.

 

Toward Transformation

Season 3 episodes are inspired by our guide, Toward Transformation: A collection of lessons from 20 community philanthropies working to advance equitable philanthropy.

We All Play a Role: Themes from Season 2

Five episodes into our second season, a new administration came into office, adding yet another layer of complexity to an already shifting landscape. The urgency of equity work deepened, and so did our conversations. Check out what we learned together with our guests. 

Saying the Real Stuff Out Loud: Themes from Season 1

Can we talk about…? began as an experiment based on an observation: For the complex, messy work of advancing race equity, the most valuable tool often isn’t a tool at all. It’s peer support. Nine episodes and 22 episodes later, we are heartened and inspired by the leaders who joined us. Check out what we learned together.  

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