Philanthropy Speaks
A podcast by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Philanthropy Speaks brings you candid conversations with leaders from the nonprofit sector and inspiring individuals who are making an impact in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan. Tune in as we explore the stories and initiatives driving positive change in our community.
Philanthropy Speaks
Latest Episodes
Beyond the Estate: Estate Planning & Legacy with Heidi McAra
August is Make a Will Month, and host Lottie Ferguson, Vice President of Development and Donor Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, sits down with estate planning attorney Heidi McAra, JD, to explain what a real legacy plan lo...
A More Perfect Union: Delma Jackson III on Intersectionality and Justice in America
In this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, we revisit a workshop the Community Foundation of Greater Flint co-hosted this summer called A More Perfect Union: From Isolation to Intersectionality, held as the nation approached the 250th anniversary ...
Community Safety in Flint: Dr. Kenyetta Dotson and Percy Glover on Gun Violence Prevention
Content note: This episode includes discussion of gun violence, homicide, and the loss of loved ones, including children, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. In this ...
The Land Bank Landscape with Brian Larkin, Christina Kelly, and Dan Kildee
What started with a handful of land banks you could count on one hand has grown into more than 350 across the country, reshaping neighborhoods and restoring communities from the ground up.In this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, host and ...
Outdoor Learning in Davison with Ryan Kelsey and Pam Ruggiero
What started as a patch of lawn outside Davison High School has grown into a thriving outdoor classroom complete with a native pollinator garden, food garden, greenhouse, and small orchard, transforming how students connect with the natural wor...