Today, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond sit down with Janine Lee, President and CEO of Philanthropy Southeast, for Part 2 of their conversation. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit and foundation leadership, Janine is a veteran strategist and grantmaker dedicated to creating a more equitable South through philanthropy.
In today’s episode, Vicki, Jeff, and Janine explore inclusion, equity, and Philanthropy Southeast’s journey towards creating a culture of belonging. The recent name change to “Philanthropy Southeast” reflects a broader vision of diverse participation in philanthropic work. Janine shares insights into fostering this culture of belonging and equity with initiatives such as reviewing their holidays to ensure diverse beliefs are recognized and prioritizing mental health and work-life balance.
We also learn how organizations can be proactive in supporting their stakeholders in their own journeys as Janine shares Philanthrophy Southeast’s own programs, such as the Equity Learning Colllaborative, as well as developing a dashboard to measure equity progress without imposing a particular view.
Stay tuned as Vicki and Jeff conclude this insightful conversation with Janine Lee on The People Experience Pulse.
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Resources related to this episode
- Learn more about Janine Lee at https://www.philanthropysoutheast.org/ABOUT/Staff/Janine
- Philanthropy Southeast’s Equity Framework, first approved in 2019, outlines their commitment to equity in the region and includes their definition of equity. This document has gone on to influence all their work, including their Values & Guiding Principles, Courageous Leadership Strategy, and new brand/name.
- Leading With Courage: Reshaping Southern Philanthropy for a New Era is a report Philanthropy Southeast released earlier this year that shines a spotlight on the innovative leaders and organizations that are charting a new course for philanthropy in the South.
- Learn more about the SMIRF Capital Model by Ambassador James Joseph
- Learn more about the Southern Trends Report: Philanthropy in the Southeast Region
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