{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Built for Good","title":"From Diplomat to Nonprofit Hero: Ajani Husbands’ Impact Journey","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3127,"description":"In this episode of Built for Good, host Kian Alavi sits down with Ajani Husbands, Vice President & Senior Counsel at Build Up Companies and the Campbell Law Firm, to explore his multifaceted journey from his Caribbean roots to diplomatic service, law, and nonprofit leadership. Ajani shares powerful stories from his upbringing in Barbados, international diplomatic work, and efforts to support grassroots movements and community organizations.Their discussion encompasses the challenges of movement building in hostile environments, the importance of lived experience and diversity in philanthropy, and how organizations like Build Up Inc. and the Campbell Law Firm are working to streamline nonprofit operations so leaders can focus on impactful work. Ajani explains the value of fiscal sponsorship, capacity building for BIPOC- and women-led organizations, and the shift towards collaborative, equitable philanthropy.Listeners will gain insights on overcoming structural barriers, starting and scaling nonprofit projects, and practical tips for effective advisory relationships. The conversation emphasizes purposeful work, optimism in challenging times, and the critical importance of empowering communities to lead change. Helpful links to Ajani’s documentary and projects are included in the show notes.Explore Ajani’s alcohol brand, 1966 Rum: https://www.drink1966.com/ Fiscal Sponsorship: 6 Ways to Do it RightBook by Gregory L. Colvin Timestamped Overview00:00 Intro & Ajani’s Background06:29 Diplomat to Lawyer Journey09:47 Journey from Law School to Practice10:55 Brave Nonprofit Legal Advisory Services14:19 Discovering Diplomacy Through Friendship18:11 Legal Support for Social Impact23:14 Fiscal sponsorship simplified25:03 Capacity Building Support Services29:50 Decolonizing philanthropy discussions31:24 Harriet Tubman Grant Skit35:14 Streamline collaboration in philanthropy39:16 Facilitating change through collaboration42:33 Fundraising Challenges and Support45:38 Choosing...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dLdLeQKAsyhiksWGcx-_m-2IyLCFbGi6IazWw66ovWM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMjcx/ZDM1NzY2MGE0MzI5/NGVhNDkwNzgwZjk3/NmNkMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}