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 Nonprofit leaders need a new approach—one that centers community, embraces vulnerability, and dismantles outdated systems.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 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