The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit World
In every community, nonprofits compete within a narrow band of funders. Many struggle to stand out and make their case the most compelling. What difference allows your nonprofit to reach fundraising goals and achieve financial sustainability? In each episode, an expert addresses what makes the difference for major investments, feasibility studies, campaigns, and effective organizations.
The Difference: Nonprofit Fundraising in a For-Profit World
The Difference Between Charity and Trust-Based Philanthropy
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In this episode of The Difference, Jay Werth sits down with Carmen James Randolph, Founding President and CEO of the Women's Foundation of the South, to discuss why traditional philanthropy often falls short for women and girls of color—and what it takes to build a different model.
Carmen shares the story behind the launch of the Women's Foundation of the South. After more than two decades in philanthropy, she explains why trust-based grantmaking matters, and discusses how investing in healing, leadership, and long-term endowments can create lasting change.
Whether you're a nonprofit leader, funder, or donor, this conversation offers practical insights into building stronger communities by changing how we think about giving.
