Christopher Beck: Five Questions Every Non-Profit Leader Needs to Answer About Equity

Christopher Beck: Five Questions Every Non-Profit Leader Needs to Answer About Equity

From Real Talk for Real Fundraisers by Veritus Group

January 21, 2026 · 37 min

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This episode discusses five foundational questions about equity and fundraising challenges faced by leaders in the non-profit sector.

In this special episode of Real Talk for Real Fundraisers , Jeff Schreifels is joined by Christopher Beck—Associate Director of Individual and Planned Giving at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and a 20-year fundraising veteran—as a new co-host for an ongoing 2026 series centered on equity, inclusion, and the real-world challenges facing fundraisers of color. This conversation centers around the practical, financial, and strategic realities of a sector that is already changing faster than many organizations are prepared for. Together, Jeff and Christopher dig into five foundational questions that will guide the series ahead, from who actually holds decision-making power inside non-profit organizations to the measurable revenue impact of building a more diverse donor base. With the great wealth transfer underway, next-generation donors on the rise, and communities of color holding more philanthropic power than ever before, this episode offers a clear-eyed look at what’s at stake and what’s possible for organizations willing to adapt. It’s an honest, forward-looking conversation about where fundraising is headed and how leaders can meet the moment without losing sight of…

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Host: Jeff Schreifels

Guest: Christopher Beck

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Organizations: High Museum of Art, Veritus Group

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