S2 E8: Radical Thinking in Philanthropy with Lizette Garza

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss some exciting professional news for Karla in Chicago! Karla interviews Lizette Garza about her work disrupting the challenges of philanthropy to re-center on those most impacted. Karla and Jeff debrief by discussing strategies which are transferable across the sector.

Creative Generation · S2 Ep8: Radical Thinking in Philanthropy with Lizette Garza

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In this episode you’ll learn:

1. One example of a program overcoming the challenges of traditional philanthropy;

2. How art-making can improve our administrative work; and 

3. Some ideas about leadership transition to alum i of programs.

Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including: 

• Free Street Theatre’s 57 Blocks production

• Joffrey Ballet’s Rita Finds Home, written by Karla Estela Rivera

• Chicago’s Crossroads Fund

• Crossroads Fund’s Youth Fund for Social Change

• Skill And Will Mapping: New Research On Funding Creative Youth Development In The United States

ABOUT LIZETTE GARZA

Lizette Garza, Program Manager, is a Pilsen native with a background in youth development, nonprofit management and arts education. She aims to connect people to meaningful resources and bridge communities through programming and cultural events. Previously, Lizette worked at After School Matters as a Program Specialist and ElevArte Community Studio as a Teaching Artist for a Hip Hop education program. In addition, she was a 2017 Giving Project participant at Crossroads Fund.

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This episode was produced by Karla Estela Rivera; executive producer is Jeff M. Poulin The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. Creative Generation’s Digital Media Producer is Daniel Stanley. This podcast’s theme music is by Distant Cousins.