515. The Cost of Code-Switching for Fundraisers of Color + The Health Effects of Racism in the Sector - Jonah Nigh, The New School

Meet Jonah. This Renaissance man has a resume that is just as unique as it is impressive. He’s a classically trained singer🎶, a baker who was a semi-finalist on Season 1 of NBC’s Baking It 🍰 and an accomplished fundraising leader who is the senior vice president of Development and Alumni Engagement at The New School. On top of all that, he co-founded The Forum for BIPOC Fundraising Professionals. On today's podcast, Jonah shares insights on the toll of code-switching for fundraisers of color and the health impacts of racism in our sector, emphasizing how equity is a choice, inclusion is an action, and belonging is the result. This episode is essential listening for leaders at any career stage.

💡Learn

• Health effects of racism in the sector
• The cost of code-switching for fundraisers of color
• How to create cultures of whole leaders 

Today’s Guest
Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New School

Episode Highlights

• Jonah’s story and journey to where he is today (3:30)
• Overview of The New School (9:30)
• What code-switching means in the context of the nonprofit sector, particularly for fundraisers of color (15:30)
• How this affects the mental health and wellbeing of fundraisers in the sector (20:00)
• Mentorship vs. sponsorship (24:00)
• How to build cultures within our organizations that allow  leaders to show up as their whole selves (29:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jonah’s life (33:00)
• Jonah’s One Five Good Things (36:00)
• How to connect with Jonah and The New School (40:00)

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/515.

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