Inclusive Philanthropy
Partnering to make real change
Guided by our visionary founder and CEO, Tesha McCord Poe, Joy-Raising isn't just another consultancy – we're your strategic partners in creating meaningful impact. We dive deep to understand your organization's unique fundraising and DEI challenges, from spearheading landmark capital campaigns to unearthing and addressing subtle biases in your hiring.
Daring to tackle the tough conversations on philanthropy, money, race, class, and community, we stand beside you to navigate these complexities. Let's reimagine what's possible and elevate your organization to its highest potential. Join us in this mission of transformative change.
We are unafraid to engage in the most challenging discussions about philanthropy, money, race, class, and community in order to help your organization accomplish its best.
Upcoming Events
- Mon, Jun 23ChicagoJun 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 24, 2025, 3:00 PMChicago, 5815 S Kimbark Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
Recent Events
- Wed, Aug 26Online Zoom EventAug 26, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTOnline Zoom Event
- Wed, Aug 12Online Zoom EventAug 12, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTOnline Zoom EventAug 12, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTOnline Zoom EventSession #3 of The Relaunch will question who we can approach our philanthropic events and volunteer engagement through an equity lens. We will be in conversation with Alison Park, Founder of Blink Consulting. Join us on this journey to make our philanthropy programs more inclusive and antiracist.
- Wed, Jul 29Online Zoom EventJul 29, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTOnline Zoom EventJul 29, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDTOnline Zoom EventSession #2 of The Relaunch will tackle critical issues surrounding donor cultivation and stewardship and making the ask. Special guest, Wanda Holland Greene. Join us on this journey to make our philanthropy programs more inclusive and antiracist.
- Fri, Jun 19Online ConversationJun 19, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDTOnline ConversationJun 19, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDTOnline ConversationLike you, Joy-Raising objects to policies and behaviors that negatively impact groups of people based on race. But what if this is happening in our organizations unintentionally? And how do you ensure that it doesn't happen in your Advancement practices? Join me, let's talk.
- Fri, Mar 27Online Video DiscussionMar 27, 2020, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMOnline Video Discussion