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Rapid Response: A new playbook for new times, w/Ford Foundation president Darren Walker

July 2, 2020
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"This was like 1918, 1929 and 1968 in one week," says Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation. With the pandemic, economic crisis, and civil unrest all coming together after George Floyd's death, Walker found himself flooded with calls from CEOs struggling for how to respond. Walker's advice mixes clear-eyed messages — denying the trauma borne by communities of color is no longer option — with optimism about the opportunities ahead. At the Ford Foundation, they've accelerated giving and even exceeded their own KPIs. With more leaders dedicated to making a positive impact, he says, the wind is changing, for people of color and for America. Interviewed by editor Bob Safian. Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com/rapidresponse/ Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dlirtX