Meet the Capital Collaborators: Brian Pick + Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies
What spurred you to apply for a racial equity/justice learning cohort?
I'm new to the philanthropic space and was seeking a peer cohort experience that allowed me to explore the intersection of racial justice and philanthropy. I have continuously engaged in racial equity/justice work throughout my career, believing it is a lifelong learning endeavor.
What moment in the cohort will you remember years from now?
Our shared experience in Durham, North Carolina at the first in-person Summit was memorable - both hearing from community leaders and being introduced to a series of frameworks that gave me a new way to view and talk about philanthropy.
Capital Collaborative Summit 1 in Durham, North Carolina
What advice do you have for White-identifying funders about their equity journeys?
Pair patience and space for your own learning with a sense of urgency and a belief that things can be better.
What next steps are you taking to shift power in funding?
I'm currently working with our leadership team to discuss, debate, and better define a set of equitable grantmaking and grant management commitments and practices.
How do you, yourself, hope to continue to change and learn?
I work daily to build authentic relationships with grantees, particularly across lines of racial and ethnic difference.
The Capital Collaborative by Camelback Ventures works with White funders and social impact investors who want to deepen their individual and organizational commitment to racial and gender equity in philanthropy — but may not know how. You can learn more about how to get involved by submitting an interest form for the Capital Collaborative’s next cohort or signing up for the newsletter.