Philanthropy N The Black Podcast

09/22/2026

IT'S FALL FESTIVAL SEASON MITCHES!
Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, Gentilly Fest , National Fried Chicken Festival, Luling Alligator Fest, Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival and much more! Check out the PTNB Podcast to learn why these 501(c)3 festivals are important to us all! philanthropyntheblack.com

09/15/2026

Kennedy Center Update! IN THE RED EDITION

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08/20/2026

What happens when a nonprofit association decides to publicly call out one of its own?

In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, Celly Cel takes a hard look at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and its controversial Thumbs Down Award — an honor nobody wants to receive.

This episode isn't about deciding whether Stephen A. Smith or NABJ is right.

It's about something every membership organization needs to understand:

if you're going to publicly hold somebody accountable, you better be able to prove that the mission — not personalities or politics — put that thumb down.

What happens when a nonprofit association decides to publicly call out one of its own?In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, Celly Cel takes a hard look at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and its controversial Thumbs Dow...

08/19/2026

I had no idea Gary, Indiana and surrounding areas have been without power for over a week. More than just prayers, our folks need power too. This is nuts.

08/12/2026

PhilanthropyNTheBlackPodcast: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE FACE OF THE ORGANIZATION LEAVES?

Dr. Michael Lomax is retiring as President and CEO of UNCF after more than 20 years.

08/11/2026

August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, Celly Cel explores one of the most overlooked aspects of philanthropy and financial planning: your legacy.

Learn the differences between a will, living trust, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives, and discover why estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. Whether you're a nonprofit donor, parent, veteran, business owner, or simply want to protect your family, this episode explains how a thoughtful estate plan can preserve wealth, reduce family conflict, and support the causes you care about.

You'll also learn how planned giving and charitable bequests help nonprofits build lasting impact for future generations.

August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in this episode of Philan...

08/04/2026

Leaders say trust, technology, and high-touch relationships are the keys to building a planned-giving powerhouse.

08/01/2026

"Everybody wants to leave a legacy… but have you actually written one? This August is National Make-A-Will Month, and we're breaking down the difference between a will, a trust, beneficiary designations, and why nonprofits care so much about planned giving. Don't let the state decide your family's future. Your story deserves to be written by you. Full episode of Philanthropy N The Black is out now. "

August is National Make-A-Will Month, and in this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, Celly Cel explores one of the most overlooked aspects of philanthropy and financial planning: your legacy.Learn the differences between a will, living trust, be...