The New Age of Philanthropy with Shantel Wilkins

In the House of Trust today, I am speaking to Shantel Wilkins, an advocate for and supporter of an inclusive culture where differences are leveraged. She welcomes uncomfortable conversations that will address and remedy institutional racism and racial and gender bias.Shantel currently serves as Deputy Managing Director of the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, a regional foundation investing in initiatives and 501(c)(3) organizations in Bandera, Bexar, Comal, and Kendall counties of Texas. Shantel has a unique perspective, having worked in Philanthropy at a global corporation, in a global bank and in a private foundation. During this interview, Shantel shares valuable insights into diversity and representation in investment strategy. So if you think you are a business or investor with diversity at its heart, this episode will leave you with a few thoughts!Highlights from this episode:(01:37) There’s no secret to philanthropic investment(04:53) Diversity is listening, reflecting, and understanding(07:33) A willingness to be vulnerable(11:56) Change is hard... especially in corporate funding(14:38) You think you get it, but do you really?Useful linksShantel Wilkins on LinkedinKronkosky Foundation https://kronkosky.org/Connect with Servane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/servanemouazan/ Website: https://servanemouazan.co.uk Subscribe to Conscious Innovation updates: http://eepurl.com/hp0h55 Podcast Music Production from Series 04 Ep 45: Milig Mouazan-Strachan