Coaching Black Women Leaders in White Nonprofit Spaces

In this episode, you’ll garner an important perspective on the nonprofit and philanthropic community from a professional coach who helps Black women executive leaders navigate the white spaces of our sector.  Guest Kelli King-Jackson reflects on the impact of racial politics on organizational culture. We discuss the need for nonprofits to adapt to a changing workforce, including generational differences in communication styles. And we talk about how foundations can be more responsive to the needs of grantees and embrace rapid change. Resources: Kelli King-Jackson’s website Love X Freedom: A Home for Black Women Leaders ABFE Fellowship: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities Kelli King-Jackson on LinkedIn Guest Bio: Kelli King-Jackson Kelli is the founder of Kelli King-Jackson, LLC, a social impact firm that advises leaders and organizations committed to investments in Black communities in the South. For 25 years, Kelli has been in the social sector having worked with both nonprofits and foundations. She has skillfully formed strategic partnerships, built effective teams, and made funding recommendations throughout her career. Kelli is a leadership coach to Black women and femmes leading in white spaces. To date, she has coached for more than 500 hours. Kelli considers it a privilege to witness the transformation of leaders and how this impacts their teams, organizations, and communities. Having spent ten years in philanthropy, Kelli has helped grant more than $135M in funding to the Southern United States. She continues to use her expertise to advise grantmakers on making equitable investments in communities of color. Kelli also advises Black-led nonprofits seeking to form meaningful partnerships with philanthropic organizations. Kelli is an ACC-level coach with the International Coaching Federation and a 21/64 certified philanthropic advisor. Additionally, she is a member of the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers. Through board service and her philanthropy, Kelli remains hands-on in social impact work. In her free time, Kelli hosts discussions on upcoming elections and amplifies ways to support local, Black-led organizations. Kelli is also a sought-after speaker, an avid writer, and an occasional crafter. For more resources, check out our show notes page at https://fundthepeople.org/coaching-black-women-leaders/