Raise & Engage: A Filters-off Podcast Series For Nonprofits

  Over the past months, racial equity and racial justice have come to the forefront of public consciousness and advocacy in the U.S. and around the world. And while this has also been a topic of discussion in philanthropy for some time, there is a real opportunity now for all social good organizations to really respond in a meaningful way that effects change. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Marcus Walton, President & CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO). Listen in to hear Marcus talk about the current movement, the steps that responsive philanthropy must take to advance racial equity, and how all social good organizations can approach their work through a racial equity lens.   Topics Discussed in This Episode: Marcus’s background as a leader in philanthropy and in working on racial equity initiatives What GEO does and how it’s working with members Whether Marcus is hopeful that the current moment will move the needle on racial equity Steps that responsive philanthropy needs