This virtual panel discussion is presented by Wagner Philanthropy and the Wagner Diversity Council at the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service as part of the Powering Structural Change Conference. This event is free and open to all, but registration is required.

Join Wagner Philanthropy for a panel discussion about the inherent power imbalances in the philanthropic sector. Learn from practitioners in the field who will discuss different philanthropic approaches including concepts such as “decolonizing philanthropy,” a phrase introduced and explored by activist and writer Edgar Villanueva, trust-based philanthropy, and community-centric approaches. These alternatives reimagine how philanthropic organizations and philanthropists can reckon with their privilege and create a more successful and effective system.

Speakers:

• William Cordery, Principal, Freedom Futures; Consultant, Leverage Philanthropic Partners

• M. Scott Frank, Executive Director + Cofounder, The InteRoots Initiative

• Shaady Salehi, Executive Director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

• Molly Schultz Hafid, Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Service, NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, moderator