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Summary:

When board members stay an average of 3 to 5+ years longer than paid staff, their influence becomes decisive, undeniable, and lasting. They are the structural pillars on which nonprofits and foundations depend.

In this episode of Black Philanthropy: Our Stories, host Michelle Renee Jackson, MDiv sits down with foundation and nonprofit board leader, Morris Price, for a masterclass on foundation and nonprofit board governance, executive director leadership, and the power dynamics shaping philanthropy today.

Morris breaks down the core functions of effective boards, namely governance, fiduciary responsibility, and board recruitment, while explaining how to alleviate common tensions between paid staff and volunteer board leadership.

Morris offers practical strategies for fundraising training, building a culture of giving, navigating "give‑or‑get" expectations, and strengthening relationships between nonprofit and foundation leadership.

Morris speaks candidly about fear-based decision-making, organizational sustainability, and why donors remain essential to long‑term nonprofit health.

Whether you are a funder or fundraiser, this is a transformative conversation for any leader in philanthropy committed to community‑centered philanthropy.

Produced by: Simuel + Murray, a proudly black and female production company.