
System Catalysts
We can't fix the world alone. But we all know that collaborating is hard. And systems? Well, they seem to be allergic to change. So how do we do it without losing our damn minds?On System Catalysts, you will learn from activists, philanthropists, and change makers who put their egos aside to improve the systems that run the world. This season, we’ll be looking into healthcare, marriage equality, migration, climate and more. Join Jeff Walker and English Sall as they go behind-the-scenes of systems change, cracking the code on making the world a better place.System Catalysts is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Oct 22, 2024 • 27min
Can Systems Change Be Spiritual? with Jeroo Billimoria
Jeroo Billimoria’s passion for collaboration is at the core of the many global organizations she’s built. Her latest venture, Catalyst 2030, brings together social entrepreneurs from around the world to share knowledge and resources, empowering each community to find their own solutions.In this episode, Jeroo and Jeff chat about the philosophy that drives systems change work. If you're curious about the mindset needed to create lasting impact, you won't want to miss this conversation!--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 35min
Presenting: What The Fundraising
Today instead of our regular episodes, we are giving you a taste of a show we think you'll love. I'm talking about What The Fundraising, the podcast for impact leaders and change-makers who are tired of doing things the old school way and are looking for best practices to raise money, run their organization, and think about the nonprofit sector in a whole new way. In this episode, the host, Mallory Erickson, talks to Rachel D’Souza about a revolutionary fundraising approach that champions equity, transparency, and authentic collaboration with communities.If you like what you hear, don’t forget to follow this link to subscribe to her podcast and listen to more episodes. Get Mallory's book "What The Fundraising" here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2024 • 27min
Can Collaborative Philanthropy Lead to Large Scale Results?
Nonprofits often face a difficult dilemma: concede to a funder’s strict requirements and compromise your mission, or risk losing critical financial support.In this episode, Matti Navellou, head of ICONIQ Impact, shares her insights on how co-funding and donor collaboratives could offer a game-changing solution.If you want to learn more about ICONIQ Impact visit iconiqcapital.com/impact--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2024 • 29min
Driving Systems Change with Community Equity with FSG
Say you have all the data and all the experts in your ear but you’re still not making a real impact. What’s missing? John Harper, CEO of FSG, thinks that you need to talk to the people on the ground, the ones that will actually feel the impact you want to make. Why should you listen to them? That’s what we’re talking about in this inaugural episode of Season 3. If you want to learn more about FSG, visit fsg.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2024 • 2min
Season 3 Trailer
The social sector is riddled with challenges: nonprofits compete for the same dollars and philanthropists struggle to be real partners to the organizations they fund. No wonder it often feels like we aren't making much progress on today’s biggest problems. Real change happens when everyone collaborates. But how? Whether you’re a philanthropist, a nonprofit leader, or just someone who wants to make a difference, check out the new season of System Catalysts. --If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2024 • 52min
Presenting: Seth Godin on Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Today, instead of our regular episodes, we are giving you a taste of an incredible podcast that will inspire you. It's called Passion Struck, and it will take you on a journey into the minds and philosophies of the world’s most insightful people. Hosted by social entrepreneur John R. Miles, the podcast offers practical advice for your career, well-being, life, and relationships. In this episode, John talks to Seth Godin about why we need systems change to save the planet. If you like what you hear today, you can follow this link to subscribe and listen to more episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 33min
Presenting: Cultivate the Soul
If you are a fan of the show, you know we are all about collaboration. So today, we decided to bring you an episode from our partner Synergos. It's called Cultivate the Soul: Stories of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy and it explores the intersection of philanthropy, contemplative practices, self-reflection and spirituality. In this episode, Hali Lee, Founding Partner at Radiant Strategies tells us how she is working to democratize and diversify philanthropy.Listen to more of their episodes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 35min
Presenting: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery
Today, we're sharing an episode from a podcast we think you'll absolutely love: Say More with Tulaine Montgomery. If you're a fan of our show or caught last week’s episode, you already know just how incredible Tulaine is. On her podcast, she talks to people who are dedicated to making the world a better place, all while taking care of themselves and supporting each other. Today, Tulaine speaks to Sanjay Purohit, CEO and Chief Curator at Centre for Exponential Change.If you like what you hear, follow this link to subscribe to Say More with Tulaine Montgomery and listen to more episodes. System Catalysts and Say More with Tulaine Montgomery are produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2024 • 28min
How to Survive as a System Catalyst with Tulaine Montgomery
She’s back! Former co-host of System Catalyst, current CEO of New Profit and dear friend, Tulaine Montgomery. In this final episode of season 2, the system catalyst whisperer gives some guidance on the biggest issues changemakers are facing today. She also talks about the exciting new initiative she is spearheading to help them. Feeling down about changing the world? You won’t at the end of this episode. If you want to learn more about New Profit, visit newprofit.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2024 • 29min
Black Banks Matter with the National Black Bank Foundation
Due to institutional racism, the number of Black-owned banks in the US has more than halved in the past two decades, making them an endangered species. Ashley Bell and Brandon Comer, founders of the National Black Bank Foundation, or NBBF, are here to save them. How? By building a brand-new network of support. Listen if you want to learn how to forge strategic and effective relationships.If you want to learn more about the National Black Bank Foundation, visit nbbfoundation.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.