The Nonprofit Insider Podcast10 Juli 2024

Nonprofit Leader Spotlight: Meridith Whitaker, Fundraising, Foundations

Private Foundations versus Public Charities!

If you've been in the nonprofit space for sometime you know how the perceived notion that exists between these two sides of the nonprofit coin.

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we sit down with Meridith Whitaker, a nonprofit expert with 14 years of experience in the philanthropic sector, currently at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Meridith worked with a community foundation that gave away $75 million a year and now she's working in higher education as person asking for money. We explore the differences between the two worlds and her insights do not disappoint.

With a rich background in foundation relations, fundraising, operations, and communications, Meridith has worked across various roles both independently and as a team leader.

Join us for an insightful 55-minute conversation where Meridith shares her expertise on donor relations, fundraising beliefs and working with Donor Advised Funds. We also explore her journey and innovative approaches to addressing challenges in the nonprofit sector.

Tune in to learn from Meridith's wealth of experience and discover practical tips to enhance your organization's fundraising strategies.

Links:

- [Meridith Whitaker LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridithcheekwhitaker/)

- [Trust Based Philanthrophy](https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org)

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