275. Increasing Latinx Representation in Philanthropy + Making Good Famous - Carolina García Jayaram

Meet Carolina. She's the founding CEO of The Elevate Prize Foundation, a global purpose-driven nonprofit that serves to amplify social impact and empower passionate problem solvers, leaders, and innovators. Latinos hold just 1% of foundation and not-for-profit CEO positions and less than 10% of program officer positions, yet Hispanics represent 20% of the U.S. population. Join us to make good famous🎧

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Carolina’s story and journey to where she is today (3:50)
• Overview of The Elevate Prize Foundation (5:00)
• How the Elevate Prize Foundation is leveraging Giving Circles to create a deeper impact (7:30)
• Making Good Famous: using fame to power impact (11:00)
• Why Latinx representation must increase in philanthropy (16:00)
• Championing young Latinx nonprofit leaders (21:00)
• Latinx thought leaders to follow (26:00)
• Investing in nonprofit leaders and the power of professional development (29:00)
• How people can get involved with The Elevate Prize Foundation (35:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Carolina’s life (39:00)
• Carolina’s One Good Thing: Have an abundance mindset. (41:00)

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