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.
💡Learn
- Health effects of racism in the sector
- The cost of code-switching for fundraisers of color
- How to create cultures of whole leaders
Today’s Guest
Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New School
Episode Highlights
- Jonah’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.
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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.
💡Learn
- Health effects of racism in the sector
- The cost of code-switching for fundraisers of color
- How to create cultures of whole leaders
Today’s Guest
Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement, The New School
Episode Highlights
- Jonah’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.
Make the most of Monthly Giving Awareness Week 💛
During Monthly Giving Awareness Week (May 11-16), Givebutter is giving back. For every new monthly donor who gives $5 or more, your nonprofit earns a $10 donation. $25,000 in matching funds are available to organizations just like yours! Get all the details and get started today here!
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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.com
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