Podcast appearances and mentions of Darren Walker

For more than a decade, Darren Walker has led the Ford Foundation — and has been singularly focused on inequality. Why? “Because I want little boys and girls, wherever they are, if they're living in housing projects in the Bronx and they're Black or brown or they're living in rural towns that have been ravaged by opioids, I want them to be able to dream, and to feel as I did, that America wants you to succeed,” he says. On this episode of View From The Top: The Podcast, Walker joins Kailash Sundaram, MBA '25, to discuss his approach to grantmaking, why character trumps credentials, and what philanthropy can do — and what it can't.From actionable insights — “start with a clear vision, mission, and strategy” — to the how of making big career pivots before the golden handcuffs tighten, Walker shares what he's learned about identifying your purpose, leading without losing yourself, and carrying humility into every room you enter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Millions of children across America don't have art classes in school and don't grow up going to art museums and galleries. They might be hours away from the closest museum, or their families might not have the means to bring art into their lives. Philanthropist Alice Walton had that kind of childhood, and wants to prevent as many people as possible from repeating it. When she discovered the art world as an adult, she also learned how insular and urban it was, leaving out so many. These experiences led her to found the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, which opened its doors to all in 2011. Admission at Crystal Bridges is free, and Walton has also instituted educational programs that cover the costs of bringing children in from around the region. Anne Kraybill is the CEO of a related program called Art Bridges, which is attempting to spread the philosophy of art for all and help smaller museums around the country increase access to art. In this talk from the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival, Ford Foundation president Darren Walker interviews Walton and Kraybill about these initiatives and the motivations that created them. aspenideas.org

President Joe Biden became emotional as he honored acclaimed filmmakers, singers, writers, and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients. Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah were among 20 recipients of National Medals of Arts, while the 19 recipients of National Humanities Medals included playwright-screenwriter Aaron Sorkin and historian Jon Meacham. Three of the medals were awarded posthumously: The late singer Selena Quintanilla and artist Ruth Asawa are arts medal winners and the late chef-author Anthony Bourdain was among the humanities medal winners. “Above all, you are the masters of your craft that have made us a better America with all of you have done,” Biden said at the White House ceremony. Biden grew emotional as he recounted that Dr. Martin Luther King, as a ten-year-old boy, listened on the radio to Marian Anderson sing “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 after she had been denied from performing at Constitution Hall. Decades later, when King delivered his famous speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Biden recounted that Anderson was there to sing again. “She sang, “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands,” Biden said. “My fellow Americans, today we honor that legacy.” Biden also told the winners that the moment was a “very consequential time in the arts and humanities in America” because “extreme forces are banning books, trying to erase history, spreading misinformation.” The arts medals are given “to individuals or groups who are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support, and availability of the arts in the United States.” Other humanities winners included former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo, actor-literacy advocate LeVar Burton, cartoonist Roz Chast, and philanthropists Wallis Annenberg and Darren Walker. The humanities medals honor “an individual or organization whose work has deepened the nation's understanding of the human experience, broadened citizens' engagement with history or literature, or helped preserve and expand Americans' access to cultural resources.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

On this very special encore episode of Add Passion and Stir, interior designer and philanthropist Charlotte Moss and Darren Walker, the former president of the Ford Foundation and the newly announced president of the National Gallery of Art, discuss the importance of ending child hunger. Moss selected No Kid Hungry to be the beneficiary of her book, Home: A Celebration . Home is an ode to Edith Wharton's The Book of the Homeless, which was a 1916 fundraiser to help refugees and children during WWI. Home features 120 artists, poets, chefs, designers, photographers, and writers offering personal reflections on the essence of home. Contributors include Drew Barrymore, Candice Bergen, Tory Burch, Seth Godin, Renee and John Grisham, Bianca Jagger, Annie Leibovitz, Jon Meacham, Bette Midler, Joyce Carol Oates, Al Roker, Gloria Steinem, Darren Walker, and Fanny and Alice Waters.“This is really philanthropy at its best, when people come together for a single cause and give of themselves - in essence sharing their strength - is what you're all about and what this book is all about,” says Moss. Walker was compelled to write the book's foreword. “It was a moment when we were all experiencing deep anguish in this country over the impacts of COVID which we immediately recognized as compounding the already deep inequality we have in this country… Charlotte used her privilege to raise awareness and consciousness of the conditions of poverty, particularly child poverty, which is the most difficult and pernicious poverty that we have in this country… Charlotte reminded us that there are far too many Americans who live without the dignity of shelter, of food, of nutrition, and particularly the most vulnerable among us, our children,” he says.All royalties from book sales support No Kid Hungry's essential mission to help end childhood hunger.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leaders are the face of their institution, answering for all its missteps and sometimes taking the fall for the actions of others. How can anyone manage that job in today's divisive world, and why would anyone want to? Three successful leaders come together in this episode for a frank conversation full of wisdom on the recipe for great leadership and recruiting and shepherding the next generation. Darren Walker is the head of the Ford Foundation, and speaks to the challenges of running a philanthropic organization focused on global justice. Businesswoman Indra Nooyi was CEO of PepsiCo for many years, and now sits on the boards of Amazon and Philips. Representing the public sector, Mitch Landrieu is former mayor of New Orleans, and most recently served as Infrastructure Coordinator for President Biden. Veteran journalist Katie Couric interviews the leaders at the 2024 Aspen Ideas Festival in June. aspenideas.org

President of the Ford Foundation Darren Walker joins Phil and Grace for a conversation about bold philanthropic leadership, inequality, and the importance of investing in institutions that fight for justice. On the heels of his announcement that he will be stepping down, Darren also reflects on accomplishments and regrets from his tenure. In addition, Phil and Darren offer their different takes on whether “philanthropic pluralism” is really under threat. Additional Resources: Ford Foundation “We Disagree on Many Things, but We Speak with One Voice in Support of Philanthropic Pluralism,” op-ed in The Chronicle of Philanthropy by Darren Walker and others “Who Is Threatening ‘Philanthropic Freedom'” by Phil Buchanan, a response to the above op-ed “Finding Philanthropy's Forgotten Founder” by Darren Walker

In this episode we take a deep dive into the relationship between philanthropy and social justice. Does philanthropy necessarily deliver social justice; does it only do so under certain conditions, or does it sometimes actively get in the way of social justice? Including:Philanthropy as an individual act vs philanthropy as a societal mechanism, and why this creates a tension between emphasis on individual liberty and emphasis on justice.How changes in the understanding of property during the Enlightenment changed our understanding of charity.The emergence of a radical new notion of social justice and a critique of charity.The growth of contrasting ideas about property ownership that led to a new notion of "discriminating charity", and why this became so influential during the C19th.The influence of these ideas on Andrew Carnegie's "Gospel of Wealth" and why that was so pivotal.Philanthropy as "riot insurance".Does justice demand that we replace philanthropy with taxation, or can the two coexist?Why are some philanthropist campaigning for higher taxes?The history of the philanthropist as "agitator"Philanthropy and social movements: recipe for justice, or uneasy bedfellows?Radical philanthropy: history and current context.Related Links:WPM article, "In An Ideal World, Would There Be No Philanthropy?"WPM article, "Philanthropy and the “Undeserving Poor”"WPM article, "MacKenzie Scott & the History of Challenging Philanthropy's Status Quo"WPM article, "Radical Philanthropy: Some thoughts on the recent New Yorker profile of Leah Hunt-Hendrix"Darren Walker's recent article on Julius Rosenwald for The AtlanticFT, "The new (radical) rich who can't wait to give away their fortunes"Philanthropisms podcasts with Fozia Irfan, Amy Schiller, David Clarke, Elizabeth Barajas-Roman and Emma Saunders-HastingsPhilanthropisms podcast episodes on tainted donations, pluralism, the philosophy of philanthropy, and gratitude & recognition.

In this episode, we delve into: The launch of Giving Done Right's fourth season, featuring 16 episodes with fascinating guests like Darren Walker and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Emerging trends in philanthropy, including direct cash transfers and the importance of listening to communities. The critical issue of burnout in the nonprofit sector and potential solutions. The ongoing challenges and progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The role of the nonprofit sector in fostering meaningful debates and bridging ideological divides. Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette offer valuable insights on effective giving, the state of nonprofits, and the future of philanthropy. Their perspective is both inspiring and thought-provoking.

First up, we're diving into next week's Democratic National Convention, where President Biden will endorse Kamala Harris as the next Commander-in-Chief. Rahm Emanuel, Biden's ambassador to Japan, joins Christiane to discuss the successes of Biden's diplomacy and what a Harris foreign policy might look like. Then, we'll explore what a second Trump term could mean for American diplomacy abroad. Former Pentagon official Elbridge Colby shares why he believes the Trump-Vance agenda could help the U.S. avoid World War Three and why it's imperative to have Europe take the lead in supporting Ukraine. Next, Anna Ardin, the Swedish woman who accused Julian Assange of sexual assault discusses Wikileaks legacy, and recounts her trauma, and how her life has changed since the assault in her new book, ‘No Heroes, No Monsters.'  We also hear from Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, as he reflects on his transformative work in philanthropy and how his personal life story has shaped the foundation's mission to fight inequality. Marking three years since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, Christian revisits the severe rollback of women's rights with a focus on the restrictions faced by women anchors, who are now banned from showing their face on camera. Finally, Christiane speaks with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado about the recent crackdown by Nicolás Maduro on dissidents following a contested election, as she shares her story from a secret location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every day, people are dying in Gaza. As the death toll there approaches 40,000 it's a stark reminder of those caught in the middle of these negotiations: the Israeli hostages held in Gaza, their families, and ordinary Palestinians facing starvation and the brutality of Israel's bombs. Correspondent Jeremy Diamond brings us a report on the death of newborn twins and their mother, and the excruciating grief of their father.  Also on today's show: Yuli Novak, Executive Director, B'Tselem; Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation; Amanda Carpenter, Writer and Editor, Protect Democracy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to understand, learn about, or even rationally criticize impact investing, Fran Seegull is the person to know in the United States. Fran is president of the U. S. Impact Investing Alliance. She helped incubate the Alliance at the Ford Foundation in partnership with Darren Walker. In 2023, John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation succeeded Walker as Alliance Advisory Board Chair.Fran is also executive director of the Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing, a donor collaborative in the field. She was previously Chief Investment Officer at ImpactAssets. which includes The Giving Fund, now a $3 billion impact investing donor-advised fund. She served on the G7 Working Group on Asset Allocation, worked for PwC, and taught at the USC Business School, where her course was named the best graduate level elective course at the school.Fran has an MBA from Harvard, but somehow she's managed to stay grounded and be a problem solver in the real world. Fran is smart, funny, realistic, high powered, and the person to know if you want to know anything about impact investing.

Every year, an alarming 12 million young girls are forced into marriage before they even reach the age of 18. Doing something about this is, VOW for Girls CEO Clay Dunn who joins Purposely to share his charities vision and mission, which is a world where no child is ever forced into matrimony, and that they will play a crucial role in eradicating child marriage, to give each and every girl the right to shape her own destiny. So how do they do this? VOW for Girls collaborates with brands, individuals, and the wedding industry to raise vital funds that will help to extinguish the international child marriage crisis. The roots of this impactful charity trace back to its two visionary founders, including Darren Walker, the President of the Ford Foundation, and Mabel van Oranje, a passionate human rights activist. Their remarkable journey began with an "aha moment" at a wedding, where a couple selflessly requested donations in lieu of gifts. This moment ignited the question: What if they could unite the wedding industry with their fervently championed cause and effectively put an end to the harrowing international child marriage crisis? Darren Walker, the President of the Ford Foundation, immediately pledged his support. And thus, VOW for Girls was born—an ever-growing global movement that collaborates with both brands and individuals, all bound together by a common vow to safeguard the future, pledging to put an end to child marriage worldwide. VOW for Girls is a solemn vow made for the betterment of generations to come. Clay Dunn, the Chief Executive Officer of VOW for Girls, shares the organisation's mission and impact and takes us on a journey through his own leadership journey. Clay's path led him from a marketing executive in the entertainment industry to his pivotal role as the head of this impactful non-profit. Clay Dunn, appointed CEO in 2019, marking the organisation's very first chief executive. Under his stewardship, VOW has witnessed remarkable growth, expanding its team, developing a community of loyal supporters, forging crucial partnerships. VOW for Girls has raised and distributed millions to help hundreds of girls across the Globe, funding 170+ transformative projects spanning across 6 countries, profoundly touching the lives of an astounding 260,000 young girls. Before joining VOW, Clay devoted nearly a decade to the No Kid Hungry campaign, a movement aimed at ending childhood hunger in America, where he was an integral member of the founding team. During his tenure, the campaign's annual revenues surged to an impressive $80 million. Prior to his journey into purpose-driven work, Clay had a successful career as a marketing and entertainment executive, culminating with a role at National Geographic Channels. A native of Kentucky, Clay now calls Brooklyn home, where he resides with his husband, cherishing the opportunity to explore the vibrant tapestry of experiences that New York City offers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Dan Pallotta talks with us about the conversation he ignited with his 2013 TED Talk about the way nonprofit organizations are funded. “We want the nonprofit sector to solve huge problems. We want the nonprofit sector to be able to dream gigantic dreams,” he says. However, there are still many problems with how nonprofits are evaluated and how people and other entities choose to fund them. “I would say that that conversation is where gay marriage was in… about 1945. We have a long way to go.”Pallotta's new feature-length documentary UnCharitable, featuring stories from figures like Edward Norton and Darren Walker, exposes the dark side of philanthropy with a call to action for a radical new way of giving.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us in this inspiring episode of The Caring Economy podcast as we sit down with Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation. Darren's journey from being part of the first class of Head Start in 1965 to leading one of the world's largest philanthropic organizations is nothing short of remarkable. In our conversation, Darren shares his insights into philanthropy's evolving landscape, the dynamics shaping social justice movements, and the transformative role of technology in creating a brighter future. Whether you're a college student exploring paths in social impact or someone passionate about making a positive change in the world, this episode offers valuable wisdom. Darren provides guidance for aspiring changemakers and emphasizes the significance of purpose-driven careers. Discover why Darren Walker has been recognized globally, from TIME's 100 Most Influential People to Wall Street Journal's 2020 Philanthropy Innovator. Tune in and get inspired to champion equity and drive positive change in today's complex world.

A weekly phone conversation between fantasy veterans Bob Harris and Matt Waldman is a quick and dirty run-down of NFL players, units, or teams. https://youtu.be/kc1PO1JKrnM Topics Best Shape of His Life Season. Contentious Public Negotiations. Kenny Pickett Breakout? George Pickens Breakout? Allen Robinson Rebound? Alexander Mattison Emergence? Is Kareem Hunt A Fantasy Season-Wrecker? Stefon Diggs: Feeling the Makeup Session in Buffalo? Cardinals Offense With/Without Kyler Murray? Rookie QB Camp Check. Jahmyr Gibbs, Darren Walker, and Dalton Kincaid hype. Training Camp Fights. Sean Payton's War of Words. Aaron Rodgers' Response. And of course, if you want to know about the rookies from this draft class, you will find the most in-depth analysis of offensive skill players available (QB, RB, WR, and TE), with the 2023 Rookie Scouting Portfolio for $21.95.  Matt's new RSP Dynasty Rankings and Two-Year Projections Package is available for $24.95 If you're a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that's included at no additional charge.   If you're a fantasy owner and interested in purchasing past publications for $9.95 each, the 2012-2022 RSPs also have a Post-Draft Add-on that's included at no additional charge.   Best yet, proceeds from sales are set aside for a year-end donation to Darkness to Light to combat the sexual abuse of children. 

Santa Rob has and rock and roll talk with the lead singer of Head East, Darren Walker.

 On this edition of Wall Street Week, Rebecca Patterson, Former Bridgewater Associates Chief Investment Strategist dives into China's global growth and what it means for the US economy. Blackstone CFO Michael Chae makes the case that AI will give private markets an edge over public markets. We take a look at why markets were muted in the face of a mutiny close-call with Bloomberg's Michael McKee. Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President breaks down the potential private sector impact of the US Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. Sheila Bair, Former FDIC Chair tells us why the Fed's stress test results don't paint the full picture of banks' risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation and one of the most respected figures in the world of philanthropy, shares his view on how shifting from charity to justice and investing in The Three I's (Institution, Individuals, and Ideas) can help close the gap of inequality and thus save democracy. Mr. Walker also explains why mitigating the climate crisis and managing tech disruption is crucial in creating a more just world. #Endgame #GitaWirjawan #DarrenWalker ----------------- Episode Notes: https://endgame.id/eps140notes ----------------- SGPP Indonesia Master of Public Policy: admissions@sgpp.ac.id https://admissions.sgpp.ac.id https://wa.me/628111522504 Other "Endgame" episode playlists: International Guests Wandering Scientists The Take Visit and subscribe: SGPP Indonesia Visinema Pictures

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Today on the pod, we have a conversation with one of the biggest contributors to African American Preservation alive today...  Brent Leggs! If you're in historic preservation – or a similar field– you probably heard of Brent. But for those of you who haven't — Brent is a Senior Vice President at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. And while Brent has done many amazing things to preserve African American heritage, as the Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, he's raised over 80 MILLION DOLLARS for Black heritage organizations. We talked to Brent about: Brent's education at University of Kentucky [6:35] Brent's childhood in Paducah, Kentucky [9:52] Preserving the intangible as well as the tangible [16:34] Preservation-Based Economic Development and who's doing it well [33:44] The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund: deciding who to fund? [59:18] Training future preservationists [1:09:14] Brent's ideal Urban Roots episode [1:10:46] Mentioned In this Episode:  Lejuano Varnell, Sweet Auburn Works - Atlanta, Georgia 8th of August - Paducah, Kentucky Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative - Montgomery, Alabama Jair Lynch and Howard University, U Street development - Washington, D.C.  Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Phylicia Rashad, Actor and director - Co-Chairs of Advisory Council for the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Civil Rights Trail - Alabama Dr. David Childs, Director of Black Studies at Northern Kentucky University   Palmer Pharmacy - Lexington, Kentucky  Eldorado ballroom - Houston, Texas  Faith Ringold - Englewood, New Jersey James Weldon Johnson (and Sheryl Lee Ralph) Lucille Clifton - Baltimore, Maryland Credits:  Thank you to Brent Leggs. This episode was edited and mixed by Connor Lynch. Our music is by Adaam James Levin-Areddy. Your hosts are Deqah Hussein-Wetzel and Vanessa Quirk.  Urban Roots is a product of Urbanist Media, a non-profit dedicated to community preservation. You can make a tax-deductible donation to us via Venmo or Paypal. Follow us on IG @urbanrootsculture. Drop us an email urbanrootspodcast@gmail.com

In 1889, one of the richest men of his age, industrialist Andrew Carnegie, wrote "The Gospel of Wealth," calling on those with money to use it to promote the general good. Now comes "From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth," from Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation. Walker proposes shifting the focus of giving. Jeffrey Brown spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In the 1960s, Public Interest Law emerged as a way for the legal profession to deploy its expertise in service of the public.  Our guest Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, says that it's time for the same ethic and commitment to emerge from the field of technology. In this episode we discuss how to make that happen and what it will look like practice when we create the structures for technologists to work in the public interest. This episode first aired on July 14, 2022, as part of Microsoft's Public Sector Future podcast Ford Foundation | Site | Twitter Darren Walker | Twitter Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

As president of the Ford Foundation, he supported Monticello's efforts to improve its depiction of the enslaved Black people who built it and of Thomas Jefferson, who owned it. “I believe that Thomas Jefferson and his home are one and the same.” Produced with the Municipal Art Society. Guest host: Jami Floyd. Music: Rashad Brown.

Dean Lloyd Minor welcomes Ford Foundation President Darren Walker, who journeyed from a segregated small town in Texas to a successful career on Wall Street before taking the helm of one of the world's most impactful philanthropies. Together, they discuss the opportunities for upward mobility that exist in our country and share how living with purpose and pursuing social justice are vital to ensuring everyone can reach their potential. Additionally, Darren discusses the importance of addressing root causes of inequity in America in order to mend divisions and reinforce our common humanity. 

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker says he knows what it's like to live life on the margins.  He grew up poor economically but rich in love and hope, riding what he calls the "mobility escalator" to the University of Texas, then law school, Wall Street, a non profit in Harlem and now heading an institution that gives an estimated half a billion dollars in grant money annually.  He has a respect for the journey he's been on and the passion to help young Darren Walkers on their journeys all around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Darren Walker knows philanthropy. After a lengthy tenure at the Rockefeller Foundation, he is currently the president of the Ford Foundation. Walker is actively working on fighting urban poverty on a national level, while examining the root causes of it. He sat down with Errol Louis for a discussion about his career thus far and what he still hopes to accomplish. Along the way, they talked about how the outcomes of our criminal justice system are completely predictable, and how he still maintains a belief in the “goodness” of American people. They also touched on his time as commander of France's Order of Arts and Letters, and a recent piece he wrote about respecting the rules of civil discourse. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com

For the 2-year anniversary of the Ethical Rainmaker and Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF), Michelle sits with Rachel D'Souza Siebert and Henry Ramos to discuss where CCF is at today … and why it's making itself at home because it's here to stay.

Welcome Back to Go Big to Give Big Podcast. Today we are joined by Darren Jacklin. For over 23 years, Darren has traveled Four continents and personally trained over 1 million people in over 48 countries. He has mentored entrepreneurs and business owners on specific and measurable strategies. These strategies have then been implemented in businesses to increase income, transform obstacles into cash flow and turn passion into profits. Darren has an uncanny ability to increase wealth and success by uncovering hidden assets, overlooked opportunities, and undervalued possibilities. His talent has captured the attention of Tiger 21, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, NBC TV, CBS TV, Global TV, international radio stations, magazines and newspapers, movie producers, best-selling authors, CEOs, and business experts worldwide. Darren has been featured as an international celebrity in the 2015 movie The Treasure Map.Darren Jacklin currently sits on paid international boards of directors and advisory boards of public and private companies and with this experience has successfully advised a small private American residential real estate company to grow to an internationally recognized publicly traded company on the NASDAQ. He has also personally trained over 157 Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, Black & Decker, and Barclays Bank, as well as high school, college, and university students, and lastly, professional athletes. His experience has connected him with people in more than 130 countries. And just recently, Darren Jacklin was knighted by the Royal Family of Spain. In this episode, we talk about Darren's journey coming up from being homeless and lost in life, to becoming a motivational speaker and a very successful business owner.Key Highlights: [00:00 - 07:12] Darren Jacklin: Inspiring Story of Homelessness, Success, and PhilanthropyDarren Jacklin was recently knighted by the Royal family of Spain.Darren has ringed the NASDAQ belt multiple times.He spoke to every fortune 500 company out there, and he has met some of the. Influential people in this world.Darren's idea of everything you want in life is only one connection away and why he values networking so much.Darren has learned about money management from some of the wealthiest people on the planet.[07:13 - 13:17] How to Achieve Your Dreams and GoalsFor Darren, curiosity drives him: He used to go knock on the doors of people in big homes, out of curiosity, He want to ask people how they did it.He started, cutting the grass for dentists, lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and business ownersDarren started to discover that Rich people don't work for money. But instead, rich people work to acquire income-producing assets. [13:17 - 19:14] How to get your money right to achieve your goalsMost goals and dreams don't require your actions.The key thing is to create teams and teamwork.To get started, focus on getting your money right.[19:14 - 24:48] How to multiply your money when you're homelessThe key to success is understanding how to make and/or earn money and protecting that moneyMost people spend money based on their values, not their prioritiesThe key to multiplying your money is to solve problems and take advantage of opportunities[24:49 - 30:46] How to have multiple revenue streams from your home, wherever you are on the planet.You can have multiple revenue streams from your home, wherever you are on the planet.Darren shares that they have a school in Liberia, West Africa, one of the poorest countries on the planet through our family foundation.They started to train to develop those people on how they can create economic, and develop, businesses, despite being in one of the poorest countries on the planet, provided they have the education, knowledge, discipline, environment, accountability, and access to the internet. [30:46 - 36:47] Vancouver's 5:00 AM Club: A Group of Fitness Models That Will Transform Your Life.Darren shares how he found a group of guys in Vancouver that meet every morning to work out and how he started going three days a week.He talks about how his experience as a newbie gymgoer motivated him to double down on his weaknesses and grow them.He shares how one of the reasons he loves being part of R5 is because there is a purpose behind everything they do.He talks about how his passion for giving back comes from when he was younger and realized that strangers cared for him when he had nothing.[36:47 - 42:42] How to get more accomplished in a day if you don't have a calendar.The key to having more date nights is to have them scheduled and in your calendarPhysical fitness is also important and should be on your calendarQuality time with your children should also be on your calendarTalking on the phone can be expensive and lead to financial exposure, so it's important to have good financial management skills[42:43 - 48:34] Darren Young: One Big Impact on EducationOne of the keys focuses of the link foundation is education, with a focus on third-world villages.Link foundation is also focused on creating for-profit businesses with monthly recurring revenue.Darren Walker is transforming his social capital into financial capital by using different methods such as referral agreements and charging a commission for introductions.[48:35 - 54:23] He Gives Away $100,000 In Checks To StrangersThe speaker talks about how he became successful and how he changed his behavior to become more relational and contributory.One moment that stands out for him was when he donated anonymously 100,000 dollars to a children's hospital through the city hall as a secret Santa Claus.[54:20 - 59:17] Closing SegmentReach out to DarrenSee links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“Whatever you really wanna do in your life, if it's not structured in your calendar, it does not exist in your life.” - Darren Jacklin“The secret to living is giving” - Darren Jacklin_______________________________________________________________Connect With Darren through Twitter and FacebookOr visit https://darrenjacklin.com/ CONNECT WITH US!Join our Facebook Group LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBED! 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This conversation was originally recorded and released in November, 2021.  This week, we are re-releasing a conversation between flutist Brandon Patrick George, a member of last year's inaugural Artist Propulsion Lab class, and Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation. They discuss how arts organizations can be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, and also why leadership and representation matter. 

A district judge has denied Visa's motion to be removed from a lawsuit against MindGeek, Pornhub's owner. The judge upheld the legitimacy of the plaintiff's allegation that Visa “knowingly” provided the tool for the site to monetize child pornography. Micheal Bowe, the lead attorney for the plaintiff, discusses suit against MindGeek, the fallout for Visa, and the precedent this case could set for all credit card companies. The Ford Foundation is marking five years since investing $1 billion from its endowment into significant social issues. President of the foundation Darren Walker discusses the ESG thesis and shares an update on the fund's return rate: 28% to date. Plus a lucky Illinoisan is now a billion dollars richer after winning the third largest Mega Millions jackpot in U.S. history. In this episode:Darren Walker, @darrenwalkerJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @AndrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In the 1960s, Public Interest Law emerged as a way for the legal profession to deploy its expertise in service of the public. Today, our guest Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation says that it's time for the same ethic and commitment to emerge from the field of technology. In this episode we discuss how to make that happen and what it will look like practice when we create the structures for technologists to work in the public interest. Ford Foundation | Site | Twitter Darren Walker | Twitter Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise

Recently a friend led me across a crowded room with the words—“Talk to this man about food; he is passionate!” So, I did  - and put away all my questions about the dynamic, social and radical philanthropic work that Darren Walker does as CEO of the Ford Foundation. After 10 minutes of stories and memories of his childhood and the food he ate in Lafayette, Louisiana, I asked him to pause suggesting we do this on River Cafe Table 4. And here we are — in the restaurant ready to carry on the conversation. For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home. On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers. Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks.  Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe's open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation. For more information, recipes, and ingredients, go to https://shoptherivercafe.co.uk/ Web: https://rivercafe.co.uk/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/therivercafelondon/ Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/therivercafelondon/ For more podcasts from iHeartRadio, visit the iheartradio app, apple podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favourite shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Walker lives in Miramichi with his family, including his 5 yr old son, a boy Darren calls The Mighty Chester. Chester has a number of serious health issues and uses a wheelchair. But the family home had no ramp. So, people in the community stepped in. We reached Darren to get the whole story.

Panel from Tales on Trent featuring Martin Ferguson, Martin Tracey, Darren Walker, Matt Adcock and Jon Richter

In this conversation with RevDem editor Ferenc Laczó, Peter Osnos discusses his new edited volume George Soros: A Life in Full. Osnos introduces the concept of the volume, reflects on Soros' remarkably complex character, addresses his path-breaking philanthropy and special commitment to education, and dissects his profound and fraught connection to Hungary and the post-Soviet world. Peter Osnos has had a long and distinguished career as a reporter, editor, and publisher. He worked for The Washington Post and then at Random House until he founded Public Affairs in 1997. He has published a host of major authors and public figures, including four former US Presidents and several of the most celebrated personalities in human rights, business, and media. In 2021, Peter Osnos released An Especially Good View. Watching History Happen, a reported memoir. George Soros: A Life in Full is out on April 5. It contains chapters by Leon Botstein, Eva Hoffman, Michael Ignatieff, Ivan Krastev, and Darren Walker, among a host of other distinguished authors.

In this installment of the HOW Conversations podcast, Dov Seidman speaks with Darren Walker, the President of the Ford Foundation, a global, social-justice philanthropy. Under Darren's leadership, the Ford Foundation became the first non-profit in US history to issue a $1 billion social bond. The proceeds were used to strengthen and stabilize non-profit organizations in the wake of COVID-19.  Darren is also a board member of The HOW Institute, he is at the vanguard of the kind of leadership we need in this world. In this conversation Darren shares his insights on the urgent need for moral leadership, and the importance of restoring truth and trust in society. 

Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and Badr Jafar, Founding Patron of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy, discuss the correlation between social justice and philanthropy.Also available on YouTube. Follow the link below:https://youtu.be/2HMihISX5_M

Welcome to the kbbreview Podcast, this is episode three of season four and your host as always is kbbreview managing editor Andrew Davies.One of the things that's great about doing this podcast is getting to speak to fantastic retailers about how and why they do what they do.And that is never more true than when we're talking to finalists in the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards.We're now just a few weeks away from finding out who our winners are for 2022 at the event on March the 7th and in this special episode w're talking to a couple of our business category finalists to find out what makes them tick.Before we meet them, we should caveat everything by saying that the fact w're talking to them is not indicative of how likely they are to win as the judging process is still actually taking place as we speak.They're just really interesting stories that are worth exploring and first up we have Neil Gokcen from The Birkdale Kitchen Company near Southport – a brand new business that's not only up for New Kitchen Retailer of the Year but also Kitchen Showroom of the Year.And then we have Darren Walker from Laings in Inverurie – a consistently high-performer in these awards and for 2022 they're up for Kitchen Showroom of the Year as well as being in the running for both Kitchen Retailer of the Year AND Bathroom Retailer of the Year.Two fantastic retailers, two very different stories of success. 

Darren Walker, Ford Foundation president, talks about social justice, equality in the boardoom and how billionaires give away their money. This episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded Dec. 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Walker, Ford Foundation president, talks about social justice, equality in the boardoom and how billionaires give away their money. This episode of "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations" was recorded Dec. 13. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this episode of Work in Progress, my guest is Rachel Korberg, executive director and co-founder of the Families and Workers Fund (FWF), a coalition of now more than 20 philanthropic groups working together to build an equitable economic recovery and create jobs that enable upward mobility. The Families and Workers Fund was started last year in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic with the goal of helping ease the financial pain being suffered by low-wage workers—those who lost their jobs and those who had to continue working despite the risk to their health because they needed the money to survive. "We know that before the pandemic, 40% of people in the United States did not earn enough money to afford the basics of rent, childcare, food. People were already in a very precarious position," says Korberg. "And then the layoffs hit hardest among people who were already at the bottom of the labor market. In 2020, nearly half of the lowest paid workers lost their jobs. Those jobs were people who worked in restaurants, people who worked in big box retail, people who worked in hospitality. The effects were really far- and wide-reaching, but they were clustered in people who were already earning the least, who are either in poverty wage jobs or just above it." FWF was created to get money into the hands of those who needed it quickly. Korberg—then a program officer at the Ford Foundation—co-founded it with Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation and Eric Braverman, CEO of Schmidt Futures, both of whom remain on as co-chairs of the Fund. That initial coalition grew in short order. "It was really a sleeves rolled up group. We pooled about $10 million over the course of 2020, and rather than do cash transfers directly— which we didn't think was the right role for us—we supported nearly 30 grassroots groups and worker networks that were already in long-term, authentic, trusting relationships with the hardest hit workers and families. And we supported them in doing cash transfer efforts. "For some of them, they had already done work like this in the past, but for a lot, this was a new muscle that they were building and it was really exciting. There's this really virtuous cycle of beyond just the payment. It's also an opportunity to join up around advocacy, community building, and training opportunities." And that's what they've done. Refocusing the Mission Korberg says that while the Fund started as a rapid response to people in need, the organizers quickly realized that it was an unprecedented opportunity to build a more equitable economy, that is why is still exists, and that is why it has evolved. Rather than being a one-time $10 million emergency response fund, today it's a $51 million coalition of about 20 diverse philanthropies with the twin goals of funding job pathways that enable economic security and mobility and repairing the unemployment benefits system. "The confluence of three forces—essential workers, equity, and unprecedented public investment in (job creation)—really come together to create this huge opportunity to reimagine our labor market and economic systems and to go big on ultimately advancing good jobs and delivering a more effective and equitable social safety net," Korberg tells me. She says FWF sees two main strategies in advancing good jobs. "Building ladders into upwardly mobile jobs—and that's usually a train in place model—and then we see approaches that are more about growing the pie of good jobs. So, maybe starting with a job that might not pay very well, that might not have great benefits, and look at what are the different set of incentives or shifts that we can catalyze to make this a better job. For example, rather than only reskilling home health care aides to become x-ray technicians, how can we also make home health care aides a job that pays better and that is a good job and that many people are called to that work and to care work?

Preet answers listener questions about whether the House Select Committee On the January 6th Attack can enforce its subpoena of former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon and the concerns about “the slow-moving coup,” described by comedian Bill Maher. Plus, does a certain Supreme Court justice listen to Stay Tuned?  Then, Preet interviews Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, about inequality, upward mobility, and the complicated power of philanthropy.  For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/the-philanthropy-paradox-with-darren-walker/ Don't miss the Insider Bonus, where Preet asks Walker a series of lightning round questions. Listen to the season finale of CAFE's new podcast, Up Against the Mob, hosted by Elie Honig. Binge the series on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Executive Producer: Tamara Sepper; Senior Editorial Producer: Adam Waller; Technical Director: David Tatasciore; Audio Producer: Matthew Billy; Editorial Producers: Noa Azulai, Sam Ozer-Staton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darren Walker is the visionary President of the Ford Foundation, an independent non-profit 13 billion dollar international social justice institution. A true catalyst for positive change, in this episode Walker sat down with us for a feature interview. He discussed his personal journey, the future of arts leadership, and how social justice, empathy, and radical thinking must guide the way.Host: Ilter Ibrahimof (Fall for Dance North, Canada)Provocateur: Darren Walker (The Ford Foundation, United States)Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Johnny SpenceEPISODE TRANSCRIPTDownload Season 1, Episode 2, transcript at this link: https://bit.ly/3dnaoi2LEARN ABOUT ISPAWebsite: https://www.ispa.org

In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Roy Swan, the director of mission investments at the Ford Foundation and a national leader in the fields of sustainable finance, impact investing, and community and economic development. In this conversation, Swan describes how his childhood aspirations for a career helping people, and his decades of experience in banking, community and economic development, and sustainable finance, have culminated in his work at the Ford Foundation where, he says, “our job is all about making the world better.” Swan recalls his enthusiasm when learning in 2017 that Ford had committed $1 billion of its then $12.4 billion endowment to mission-related investing: “I thought, the Ford Foundation and Darren Walker have just moved the world.” Swan joined the foundation from Morgan Stanley shortly thereafter and has helped shape and execute its mission investing strategy, focusing on private investments that achieve market rate returns and social impact in areas of affordable housing, financial inclusion, quality jobs, and identifying diverse fund managers to deploy Ford's capital (more recently it has also expanded into biotech and health tech in the global south). Swan says that he has never been more hopeful about the future of impact investing, chiefly because we now have the data that underscore the cost — social and financial — of deep social and environmental problems (i.e., the $16 trillion lost over the last two decades in the United States to racial gaps in wages, education, housing, and investment) and the positive social benefits and economic and financial returns that come from fairness, equity, and responsible corporate behavior. Thanks for listening!Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu. Mentioned in this episode: Mission Investments (Ford Foundation) Transformative Capital: How Mission-related Investing Can Deepen Foundations' Impact (Ford Foundation) Closing the Racial Inequality Gaps: the Economic Cost of Black Inequality in the US (Citi GPS, 2020) The Economic Impact of Closing the Racial Wealth Gap (McKinsey & Company, 2019) The Good Jobs Institute at MIT The Good Jobs Solution, Zeynep Ton (Harvard Business Review, 2017) About Roy Swan: Roy Swan is the director of mission investments of the Ford Foundation, where he leads the foundation's mission investments team, managing Ford's portfolio of mission-related investments (MRIs) and program-related investments (PRIs), and working to expand and strengthen the impact investing field. Before joining Ford, Roy served as managing director and co-head of global sustainable finance at Morgan Stanley. During his time at Morgan Stanley, global sustainable finance committed over $13 billion in community development transactions. Among his prior experiences, he was the founding chief investment officer of New York City's Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ), a federal initiative to bring new resources to distressed urban communities, which played a key role in Harlem's economic rebirth. He also served as CFO at Carver Bancorp, a Harlem-based publicly traded financial institution and the nation's largest African American managed bank. Over the course of his career, Roy has worked in corporate law at Skadden Arps, investment banking at The First Boston Corporation, Salomon Brothers, and JPMorgan, and finance at Time Warner. Roy serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Dalton School, Enterprise Community Partners, Low Income Investment Fund, and the Partnership for After School Education. He also serves on the advisory boards of several private equity funds. Roy received a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a JD from Stanford Law School, where he was an editor of the Stanford Law Review. About the Capital for Good Podcast Presented by the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise, and hosted by Georgia Levenson Keohane, seasoned executive, award winning author, and an adjunct professor of social enterprise at Columbia Business School, the Capital for Good podcast provides a chance to hear from corporate and civic leaders about their visions, plans, commitments, and on the ground efforts to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society. Each episode features in depth and candid conversations with leaders across the private, nonprofit, and public sectors on unpacking solutions to some of our most urgent challenges. Learn more at bit.ly/KforGood.

2019 was a year of protests and profound change. We look back on what happened, what our guests talked about and what our listeners most responded to. Tune in to hear Ian Alteveer (the Aaron I. Fleischman curator of Modern and contemporary art at the Metropolitan Museum), Julia Halperin (the executive editor of artnet News) and host Charlotte Burns review the year—and to hear snippets from our 2019 shows featuring museum directors Nicholas Serota (formerly Tate and now the head of Arts Council England), and Max Hollein (the Metropolitan Museum of Art); The New York Times co-chief art critic Roberta Smith; artists Catherine Opie, Mickalene Thomas, Derrick Adams and Nari Ward; architect David Adjaye; Ford Foundation president Darren Walker, and more. Transcript: https://www.artagencypartners.com/transcript-74-looking-back-at-2019/ "In Other Words” is a presentation of AAP and Sotheby's, produced by Audiation.fm.

#69: Talking Power with Ford Foundation President Darren Walker and Artist Teresita Fernández Ford Foundation president Darren Walker and MacArthur “genius” artist Teresita Fernández already had a long history of collaboration before coming together for this discussion with host Charlotte Burns about social justice, leadership, art, beauty—and power. “The truth is that equity is not given. Power is not given. The history of power is always that it is taken,” Fernández says. “If you want your table to be diverse and inclusive, somebody's going to have to get up.” To hear more, tune in today. Transcript: https://www.artagencypartners.com/transcript-69-darren-walker-and-teresita-fernandez/ "In Other Words” is a presentation of AAP and Sotheby's, produced by Audiation.fm.

America has five percent of the world's population, but nearly a quarter of its prisoners. Now, a dynamic movement for change is sweeping the country. CNN host Van Jones and Ford Foundation president Darren Walker on how to keep the momentum going. Brennan Center Live is a weekly series of podcasts created from Brennan Center events, featuring fascinating conversations with well-known thinkers on issues like democracy, justice, race, and the Constitution.

Here's What You'll Learn From Our Guests Sve Pavic, Sean Castelino, Darren Walker and Danielle Oliviera : The biggest challenges they had to overcome during their first ever Buy, Fix, Refi and Rent projects The lessons they all learned tht were most valuable How to find and qualify contractors for your projects What they each would change for their next Buy, Fix, Refi and Rent projects They each will share their #1 tips for other newbie investors that they wish they knew before they got into their projects And much, much more!