The Nonprofit-Funder Dialogue Series was designed to build trust and challenge traditional roles and power dynamics between funders and regional nonprofit leaders.

The “colliders” for this conversation were all involved in a series of conversations between funding organizations and nonprofit leaders. These “brave spaces” provided an opportunity for nonprofits and philanthropic foundations to have a candid discussion to develop deeper, more trusting relationships in Michigan’s nonprofit sector.

The Nonprofit-Funder Dialogue Series was a collaboration between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University and Co.act Detroit, with facilitation provided by The Eureka Group. For more information visit - https://coactdetroit.org/npfd/

00:00 - Welcome
02:18 - Guest Introductions
05:18 - Nonprofit-Funder Dialogue Series Explained
07:19 - Power Dynamics between Nonprofit & Funders
14:35 - Collaborative Efforts Creating Conversations
17:43 - Shared Recommendations & Discussion
35:50 - Final Thoughts & Next Steps

GUESTS:
Maria Salinas, Executive Director - https://www.congressofcommunities.com/
Lesley Slavitt, Executive Director - https://johnsoncenter.org/
Kyle Caldwell, President & CEO - https://www.michiganfoundations.org/
Tameka Ramsey, Director - https://www.tramseyllc.com/
Allandra Bulger, Executive Director - https://coactdetroit.org/

To find out more about Co.act Detroit visit - https://coactdetroit.org/