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.💡LearnHealth effects of racism in the sectorThe cost of code-switching for fundraisers of colorHow to create cultures of whole leaders Today’s GuestJonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New SchoolEpisode HighlightsJonah’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.Join us at The Spread!Givebutter's biggest innovation event of the year is here — The Spread, built entirely around co-creating with nonprofits like yours. 💛We Are For Good is joining forces with GB to host in-person hackathon meetups on Friday, Oct. 2, in New York, Seattle, LA, Denver, and Indianapolis, so you can build alongside other nonprofits in the community.Learn more and save your free spot today. //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter