S3 Ep10: Reframing Philanthropy with Nikki Kirk

<p>In this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Ashraf discuss their perspectives on navigating work and life. Ashraf shares his interview with Nikki Kirk, a cultural equity practitioner who focuses her work on reframing the role of philanthropy in the cultural sector. Karla and Ashraf break down the throughlines of Nikki’s work through the use of linguistics, community-driven funding, and ‘radical’ approaches to systems change.</p> <p>In this episode you’ll learn:</p> <ul> <li><p>About the role of language in framing the purpose of philanthropy;</p> </li> <li><p>How communities can drive funding priorities towards goals of equity; and</p> </li> <li><p>The ways change can be radical and productive within larger systems.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Some things from the episode:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://indyarts.org">Indy Arts Council</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://www.ibj.com/articles/artists-and-arts-administrators-recharge-through-fellowship-grants">Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://creative-generation.org/blog-1/a-look-into-what-drives-changemakers-from-the-first-season-of-why-change-the-podcast-for-a-creative-generation">A Look Into What Drives Changemakers From The First Season Of Why Change? The Podcast For A Creative Generation</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://creative-generation.org/blog-1/why-change-why-poetry-poetry-is-the-language-of-the-people">Why Change? Why Poetry?: Poetry Is The Language Of The People</a></p> </li> <li><p><a href="https://creative-generation.org/blog-1/making-it-a-movement-not-a-moment">Making It A Movement, Not A Moment</a>, an analysis of funder perspectives</p> </li> </ul> <p>About Nikki Kirk</p> <p>Nikki Kirk (she/her) is a cultural equity practitioner who is dedicated to advocating for systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed populations. She has worked across the country centering on youth and leadership development, and supporting local, regional, and national communities. Through her work with org