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System Catalysts

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We can"t fix the world alone. But we all know that collaborating is hard. And systems? Well, they seem to be allergic to change. So how do we do it without losing our damn minds?On System Catalysts, you will learn from activists, philanthropists, and change makers who put their egos aside to improve the systems that run the world. This season, we’ll be looking into healthcare, marriage equality, migration, climate and more. Join Jeff Walker and English Sall as they go behind-the-scenes of systems

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52:32

Collective Impact Forum: How to Partner With Government

System Catalysts ·

2023/11/06

Today we are bringing you an episode from another podcast we think you'll love. Collective Impact Forum is all about sharing resources, tools, and stories to support social change makers that collaborate across sectors.In this particular episode, Courtney W. Robertson, the Programs and Partnerships Director at Collective Impact Forum speaks to Anthony Smith, Executive Director at Cities United, an organization that teams up with city governments to tackle gun violence. In this conversation they

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Expanding Opportunities for the Formerly Incarcerated...

System Catalysts ·

2023/09/12

During the seven years Teresa Hodge spent incarcerated, she witnessed many women returning to prison. She realized that background checks were preventing them from getting a job after release, or even borrowing money to start their own business. As soon as Teresa came out of prison she started Mission Launch with her daughter Laurin Leonard. The organization developed R3 score, an alternative to background checks that increases the opportunities for people with criminal records.Today, we’ll learn

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The Moth: Storytelling Leads to Change

System Catalysts ·

2023/09/05

If we are to change systems, we must first start with changing our beliefs. And this requires us to learn to listen to one another. That is exactly what The Moth was created for. Through their live storytelling events, workshops and The Moth Radio Hour podcast, they are elevating stories that create empathy all around the world.In this episode, we’ll be tackling one of the most powerful tools for systems change: storytelling.Featuring Sarah Austin Jenness, Executive Producer of The Moth, and Brandon

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37:30

PushBlack: Looking Back to Move Forward

System Catalysts ·

2023/08/29

In 2015, Julian Walker set out to fix the low turnout rates of Black voters. By listening to the community, he learned that people were lacking stories of Black liberation. If people better understood their past, perhaps they would feel more inspired to vote for their future.Today, PushBlack is the nation’s biggest nonprofit media organization for Black Americans, reaching over 9 million people. For the past three election cycles, they have run the largest voter turnout programs in the digital

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Cannabis Legalization as a Pathway to Justice with...

System Catalysts ·

2023/08/22

Even if you call yourself a system catalyst or aspire to be one, the political system can feel out of reach. But, if you manage to change policies, you can improve the lives of people by the thousands or even millions.For Graham Boyd, that meant legalizing cannabis to support people of color who are disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. His organization, New Approach PAC, has been leading nearly every successful state cannabis reform ballot initiative since 2012.In today’s episode, we’ll

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GirlTrek: When Black Women Walk Together, Things Change

System Catalysts ·

2023/08/15

Morgan Dixon and her best friend Vanessa Garrison wanted to fix a systemic issue: Black women getting sicker and dying younger due to centuries of racial injustice. But they didn’t go straight to the healthcare system or to the many institutions plagued by systemic racism. Instead, they convinced their community to walk everyday together. Today, GirlTrek is the largest social movement for Black women in the country.In this episode, we will learn a bottom up approach to systems change. One that

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Partnering with Donors and Doers with the END Fund

System Catalysts ·

2023/08/08

Apart from your leadership, your donors and board members can also make or break your organization. But nonprofits often don’t know how to best collaborate with them. Ellen Agler, CEO of the END Fund, recognizes that everyone must be part of the solution when tackling ambitious goals. In her case, to end neglected tropical diseases in Asia and Africa.In today’s episode, we’ll learn how involving and supporting donors and board members, in addition to community-based organizations, can have an

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Uniting Philanthropy and Capital Markets with Water.org

System Catalysts ·

2023/08/01

Philanthropy and the private sector haven’t always known how to work together. But today, investors are becoming more concerned about social and environmental impact.Gary White, CEO of the nonprofit Water.org and the asset manager WaterEquity, seized this opportunity. His organizations have provided access to safe water and sanitation to over 55 million people around the world.Today we’ll learn how system catalysts can collaborate with the financial sector to solve our world’s most pressing

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Philanthropy: The Government’s Tugboat with Community...

System Catalysts ·

2023/07/25

Implementing government policies and programs that address community needs is essential for systems change. But often, governments don’t have enough funding or reach to make this a reality.At Community Health Partnership, they see philanthropy as a tugboat to the large vessel of government. CHAP is helping make New Jersey the safest place to deliver a baby.In today’s episode, we’ll learn how philanthropy can be the connective tissue between community and the government.Featuring Wendy McWeeny,

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What Community Level Systems Change is with Charlize...

System Catalysts ·

2023/07/18

To truly change a system, you must know how to work at a grassroots level, as well as with powerful people in government. Cookie Edwards, the Executive Director of The KwaZulu-Natal Network, works to ensure the government in South Africa listens to the needs of communities plagued by gender based violence. In today’s episode we’ll learn how to connect community, philanthropy and government to create systems change.Featuring Cookie Edwards, Executive Director of the KZN Network and Jessica Chiliza,

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A Data-Driven Strategy to Solving Homelessness with...

System Catalysts ·

2023/07/11

Just like scientists sharing research in their quest to solve a complex question, nonprofits tackling the same social issue can benefit from sharing their data.Rosanne Haggerty, President of Community Solutions, has dedicated her entire career to getting people out of homelessness. But it wasn’t until she brought organizations together to share information that she was able to make a dent in solving this issue. In today’s episode, we will hear why a data-driven, collaborative approach is a powerful

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Creating an Education Leadership Movement with Teach...

System Catalysts ·

2023/07/04

Imagine what we could achieve if every leader encouraged others to become trailblazers in their own communities. Teach for All is a global network of over 60 independent organizations that recruit outstanding graduates who commit at least two years to teach in marginalized communities.Today, through the lens of education, we explore how investing in leadership can accelerate impact.Featuring Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-founder Teach For All and Shaheen Mistri, Founder and CEO, Teach for India.If you want

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Ending Slavery Through Local Partnerships with the...

System Catalysts ·

2023/06/27

Collaboration among organizations in the social sector is not as common as one might think, partly because nonprofits often compete for funding. But this week’s story reveals that systemic issues — including slavery — can only be solved through collective action.As a global catalyst, The Freedom Fund has been identifying, supporting and unifying clusters of frontline organizations to combat slavery. In this episode, we learn how the Freedom Fund is collaborating with funders, organizations and

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Leveraging Networks for Democracy with the Leadership...

System Catalysts ·

2023/06/21

Systems change can happen through networks, but it isn’t as straightforward as organizing a group of people with shared values.When Daniella Ballou-Aares witnessed American democratic values deteriorating, she gathered a group of concerned business and thought leaders to launch the Leadership Now Project. In today’s episode we talk about the power of leveraging networks to reach one’s goals. In the case of the Leadership Now Project, to protect and renew American democracy.Featuring Daniella

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Cooking Homemade Solutions with FoodCorps

System Catalysts ·

2023/06/13

When you are born with privilege, there’s a depth of cultural understanding that you can only gain from people who live the issue you’re trying to solve.When Curt Ellis co-founded FoodCorps almost 15 years ago, he quickly realized that only parachuting AmeriCorp members to underserved communities wasn’t quite right. Today, FoodCorps recruits a majority of people within the communities they serve.In this episode, Curt and FoodCorps President Dr. Harvey tell us how this approach is getting them closer

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It's a Movement if it Moves Without You with Giving...

System Catalysts ·

2023/06/06

If you’ve ever put your heart and soul into anything, the thought of losing control over what you’ve created is scary. But when Henry Timms and Asha Curran launched Giving Tuesday, they knew that allowing their idea to grow in the hands of others could be immensely powerful. In 2022 alone, Giving Tuesday raised a record breaking $3.1 Billion dollars in 24 hours. Today, Asha and Henry reveal the strategies that allowed a simple idea to expand into a global movement.Featuring Asha Curran, CEO, Giving

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Introducing System Catalysts

System Catalysts ·

2023/04/25

Let’s face it: We can’t fix the world alone. There is a new, catalytic approach to solving the world’s toughest problems — one that is grittier, more collaborative and less reliant on a single charismatic leader or silver bullet solution.On System Catalysts, you will hear and learn from activists, philanthropists, and change makers who are bringing more inclusive, connective, system level solutions to our most persistent challenges. Each week, hosts Tulaine Montgomery, Jeff Walker and English Sall

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