Joe Gonzales

Strategist - Fundraiser - Educator - bringing people and ideas together for the common good @mancity fan ⚽️

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

@erejman Yes! and when we approach these same institutions for grants we find ourselves enmeshed in the same power dynamics we are calling out here about philanthropy #ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

A7: We perpetuate bias when we go about our daily work without questioning how our methods and approaches are embedded in historical inequality, e.g., how is real estate evaluated in our prioritization of donors? #ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

A6: I sense wealthy donors are treated much differently than lower-gift-threshold donors, yet, shouldn't we treat all donors premised on their gift intent? #ApraChat

[Jessica Balsam @toastandcereal]

I think about this term a lot. It can be interpreted as "let the donor drive the gift conversation," which can result in older white people deciding the direction of our organizations, by virtue of what they choose to fund, especially at the transformational level. #ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

A4: There are levels of positionality that foremost should be acknowledged in these conversations #ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

@DataLover916 #ApraChat Agreed and believe this is why inclusivity is so critical in how we operate as fundraisers

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

A3: I have a sense that decision making will become more stratified if we do not open the conversation between all stakeholders #ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

@misasonrisa Thanks Misa! More often there is a sense of paternalism involved in these conversations...are there ways folks can show up that acknowledge power dynamics? #Aprachat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

#ApraChat that resonates for sure, where then does power intersect with solutions?

[Preeti Gill (she/her) @SoleSearcherPR]

Focus on populations that are served by the philanthropy/generosity.

Acknowledge they're the experts of their lived experiences.

They need to be involved in the solution making that philanthropy allows/provides.

#ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

Q2: If our western model of philanthropy is premised on inequality, how do we then address root causes in ways that provide equitable outcomes? #ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

A1: How then does our philanthropy shift to address equity?

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

@erejman This visual really helps me understand that one solution does not work for all #ApraChat

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

@Apra_HQ Saludos from the Midwest! #ApraChat

[Apra International @Apra_HQ]

We’ll kick off our #ApraChat on equity and fundraising in just a few minutes!

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

Join us for an engaging conversation on wealth & equity today #Aprachat

[Apra International @Apra_HQ]

Mark your calendar on Monday at 1pm CST for a Twitter chat hosted by @rissatodd @SoleSearcherPR @joesyak @misasonrisa @sarahconner @erejman on the topic of wealth, equity and nonprofits! https://t.co/LH2cg40afF

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

Silent on day 2 #juryduty - released from criminal case panel now on civil duty panel day 3 - so much going on

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

Here’s one of your top 3 reasons for attending the #apramidwest conference - insightful leadership

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

It’s a case of the jitters! Just got called to panel #juryduty

[Preeti Gill (she/her) @SoleSearcherPR]

"Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else."

Maya Angelou | #ApraAdvocacy

[Joe Gonzales @joesyak]

Regardless of how sloppy my spelling is pre-coffee - too early for #juryduty