613. A Community-Centric Approach to Philanthropy - Rachel D'Souza

What does it mean to truly center community in philanthropy? Meet Rachel D’Souza, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Gladiator Consulting. 🤝 A leading voice in the Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement, Rachel shares her perspective on systems change in resource development, balancing donor expectations with equity, and how to drive long-term systems change over short-term solutions.In this moment of unprecedented challenge for social impact orgs, Rachel offers a roadmap for survival, collaboration, and meaningful change. Nonprofit leaders need a new approach—one that centers community, embraces vulnerability, and dismantles outdated systems. Listen in for bold insights, real talk, and a call to action for the future of fundraising. 🎧 Key Takeaways: ✔ What Community-Centric Fundraising is and why it matters ✔ How nonprofits can own their narrative in donor conversations ✔ Creative approaches to self-funding and collaboration in the sectorResources Mentioned: Community Centric Fundraising websiteFollow Rachel D'Souza's work through Gladiator ConsultingConnect with Tosha Phonix, Executive Director of A.C.R.E.S.Learn more: www.weareforgood.com/episode/613 //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