Podcasts about effective philanthropy

Grant Oliphant is the CEO of the Prebys Foundation and a longtime leader in philanthropy and social impact. With decades of experience guiding foundations through moments of transformation, he has a deep understanding of how philanthropy can respond to crises, support nonprofit resilience, and advocate for the society we aspire to reach. This Episode: Nonprofits are facing unprecedented challenges—from shifting political landscapes and funding cuts to increasing demands for services. With federal cuts threatening essential programs, nonprofit leaders are grappling with how to sustain their missions while navigating an evolving philanthropic landscape. In this candid conversation, Grant Oliphant flips the script and takes the guest seat, offering his insights on the role of philanthropy, nonprofits, and each of us as individuals in this moment. He shares how the Prebys Foundation is standing with San Diego's nonprofit sector, the moral and practical dilemmas organizations face, and why belonging remains at the heart of Prebys' mission. Grant and Crystal also unpack the larger cultural shifts at play, from the erosion of trust in institutions to the censorship of language that directly impacts the people nonprofits serve. As they discuss what's at stake, they also offer hope—reminding listeners that the nonprofit sector remains one of the most trusted forces for good, and that resilience is built through community and shared purpose. Key Moments: [2:50] How national shifts are affecting nonprofit leaders' mental well-being [9:00] Why Prebys Foundation stands by diversity, equity, and inclusion—without the jargon [16:32] The unique role nonprofits play in shaping America's social fabric [29:16] How Prebys is responding to federal budget cuts and nonprofit concerns [39:07] The fine line nonprofit leaders must walk between survival and advocacy [55:40] Grant's advice for nonprofit leaders feeling overwhelmed in this moment Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Federal Impacts on Nonprofits: San Diego County Survey of Nonprofit Results - Research from the Nonprofit Institute on the state of nonprofits in San Diego Challenging Times: How U.S. Nonprofit Leaders are Experiencing the Political Context – Report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy with results from across the U.S. Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America – A historical perspective on civil society's role in the U.S.  4 Steps You Can Take:Support Your Local Nonprofits – Donate, volunteer, or advocate for the organizations making a difference in your community. Stay Engaged – Call your representatives, speak up for nonprofit funding, and resist the erasure of critical social issues. Build Community – Connect with peers, partners, and allies across sectors to share strategies, strengthen relationships, and support collective impact. Reconnect with Your ‘Why' – In challenging times, remembering your purpose can fuel your resilience. Credits: This is a production of the Prebys Foundation Hosted by Grant Oliphant Co-Hosted by Crystal Page Co-produced by Crystal Page and Adam Greenfield Engineered by Adam Greenfield Production Coordination by Tess Karesky Video Production by Edgar Ontiveros Medina The Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove. Special thanks to the Prebys Foundation Team. Download episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPodcast .org   If you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share, subscribe, and review our podcast. Thank you for your support, ideas, and listening. 

In this episode of the Nonprofit News Feed, George and Nick discuss recent challenges facing the nonprofit sector under the Trump administration. They examine two major concerns: changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program potentially excluding certain nonprofit employees, and federal agencies removing progressive terminology from government websites. The hosts share insights from a Center for Effective Philanthropy report indicating 90% of nonprofit leaders anticipate negative impacts from the current political climate, with funding uncertainty as their top concern. Despite these challenges, they find a silver lining in the sector's evident importance and highlight a feel-good story about Project 150, a Las Vegas nonprofit helping disadvantaged teens attend prom through their annual "prom closet" initiative.  

In this episode of the Nonprofit News Feed, George and Nick discuss recent challenges facing the nonprofit sector under the Trump administration. They examine two major concerns: changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program potentially excluding certain nonprofit employees, and federal agencies removing progressive terminology from government websites. The hosts share insights from a Center for Effective Philanthropy report indicating 90% of nonprofit leaders anticipate negative impacts from the current political climate, with funding uncertainty as their top concern. Despite these challenges, they find a silver lining in the sector's evident importance and highlight a feel-good story about Project 150, a Las Vegas nonprofit helping disadvantaged teens attend prom through their annual "prom closet" initiative.  

Listening to community members and tapping into community expertise are key factors when trying to understand why social issues are happening, and what potential solutions may be best to address these challenges. This is especially true for philanthropy, a sector committed to traditionally funding social change through more “top down” strategies, rather than seeking and empowering community-driven solutions from the beginning. Over the last 10 years, the funder collaborative Fund for Shared Insight (FFSI) has been working to support philanthropy to better engage and uplift community voice by promoting resources and building capacity around community listening, centering community voice and expertise, and learning how to shift from “power over” to “power with” their community members and partnering organizations. In this new podcast discussion, we talk with Melinda Tuan,  FFSI's managing director. Melinda shares key takeaways from the last decade, including what it takes to support and encourage change in how foundations work with communities. From participatory practices to community advisory boards, we explore strategies that have helped foundations better connect to their constituents and reach their funding goals.Resources and FootnotesFund for Shared InsightTime for a Three-Legged Measurement StoolFunder Listening Action MenuThe Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioThe What, Why, and How of Advancing Funder OpennessAdvancing Funders' Openness Practices ReportBuilding Capacity to Support Community ListeningMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0. The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

Learn how to maximize Southwest Companion Pass benefits and how to plan effective charitable giving to make your donations count. How can you get and use the Southwest Companion Pass? What's the best way to plan charitable giving to make the most impact? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss travel savings and effective philanthropy to help you understand how to maximize rewards and make thoughtful donations. Sean begins by talking to travel Nerds Meghan Coyle and Sally French to discuss the Southwest Companion Pass, with tips and tricks on earning it through points and flights, timing it for maximum value, and using it strategically for travel savings. Then, Sean and Sara talk to Grace Nicolette, Vice President at the Center for Effective Philanthropy, about planning and optimizing your charitable giving. They discuss how to align donations with personal goals, avoid common pitfalls like over-focusing on nonprofit overhead costs, and ensure your contributions have a meaningful impact. More information on how to earn the Southwest Companion Pass and which credit cards might help you earn it: https://nerdwallet.com/southwest. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: Southwest Companion Pass strategy, charitable giving tips, holiday travel tips, maximizing travel rewards, effective philanthropy, Giving Tuesday ideas, Southwest Airlines perks, earning travel points, best travel credit cards, Companion Pass requirements, year-round giving strategies, maximizing donations, family travel savings, tax-deductible donations, nonprofit giving tips, planning holiday flights, Companion Pass benefits, travel rewards strategies, frequent flyer perks, credit card offers, holiday travel deals, donor best practices, saving on flights, using credit card rewards, domestic travel discounts, maximizing nonprofit impact, and credit card signup bonuses. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.

In this dandy episode of Let's Hear It, Eric Brown sits down with Grace Nicolette from the Center for Effective Philanthropy to make sense of the phenomenon that is MacKenzie Scott's revolutionary approach to giving. Grace is the Vice President for Programming and External Relations at the Center for Effective Philanthropy and the co-host with Phil Buchanan of the really terrific (and we're not just saying that!), Giving Done Right Podcast, which kicked off its fourth season on September 19. Grace shares fascinating insights from CEP's multi-year study of Scott's "surprise philanthropy" - those headline-grabbing, unsolicited gifts that have sent shockwaves through the nonprofit world. We're talking transformative levels of funding that have left many organizations asking, "Is this for real?" But it's not just about the numbers. Grace dives into the meaty questions this approach raises: How are nonprofits handling this sudden influx of cash? Is this the end of strategic philanthropy as we know it? And what can other funders learn from Scott's bold experiment? As a recipient of Scott's generosity themselves, CEP offers a unique insider-outsider perspective. Grace candidly discusses how their own $10 million gift has shaped their work and thinking. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, a funder, or simply curious about how big money can create big change, this episode delivers. It's a thoughtful exploration of a philanthropic shake-up that's rewriting the rules of giving, delivered with CEP's signature blend of data-driven insights and real-world experience. Tune in for a conversation that's sure to challenge your assumptions and maybe, just maybe, make you rethink everything you thought you knew about effective philanthropy.    

In this dandy episode of Let's Hear It, Eric Brown sits down with Grace Nicolette from the Center for Effective Philanthropy to make sense of the phenomenon that is MacKenzie Scott's revolutionary approach to giving. Grace is the Vice President for Programming and External Relations at the Center for Effective Philanthropy and the co-host with Phil Buchanan of the really terrific (and we're not just saying that!), Giving Done Right Podcast, which kicked off its fourth season on September 19. Grace shares fascinating insights from CEP's multi-year study of Scott's "surprise philanthropy" - those headline-grabbing, unsolicited gifts that have sent shockwaves through the nonprofit world. We're talking transformative levels of funding that have left many organizations asking, "Is this for real?" But it's not just about the numbers. Grace dives into the meaty questions this approach raises: How are nonprofits handling this sudden influx of cash? Is this the end of strategic philanthropy as we know it? And what can other funders learn from Scott's bold experiment? As a recipient of Scott's generosity themselves, CEP offers a unique insider-outsider perspective. Grace candidly discusses how their own $10 million gift has shaped their work and thinking. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, a funder, or simply curious about how big money can create big change, this episode delivers. It's a thoughtful exploration of a philanthropic shake-up that's rewriting the rules of giving, delivered with CEP's signature blend of data-driven insights and real-world experience. Tune in for a conversation that's sure to challenge your assumptions and maybe, just maybe, make you rethink everything you thought you knew about effective philanthropy.    

What does it mean to sit in the gray areas of change? How can philanthropy better support nonprofit leaders and staff in these challenging times?In today's episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti speaks with Elisha Smith Arrillaga, a thought leader in philanthropy and the leader of the research team at the Center for Effective Philanthropy. Elisha shares her journey from a childhood deeply influenced by civil rights activism to her role in shaping effective philanthropic practices. The conversation covers critical topics, including the findings from the 2024 State of Nonprofits report, which highlights the ongoing burnout crisis among nonprofit leaders, and the transformative impact of large, unrestricted gifts as seen in Mackenzie Scott's philanthropy.Elisha also provides a sneak peek into their upcoming research, exploring the differences in grantee experiences when receiving funds directly from foundations versus intermediaries. This episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about the future of philanthropy and nonprofit well-being.Today's GuestElisha Smith Arrillaga is the Director of Research at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). She has dedicated her career to ensuring that philanthropic practices are grounded in research and focused on maximizing their positive impact on nonprofits and the communities they serve.Website: Center for Effective PhilanthropySocial Media: LinkedInYou'll  hear:What embodying change means in the context of philanthropyElisha's journey from a childhood rooted in social justice to leading research at CEPInsights from the 2024 State of Nonprofits report on burnout and staff well-beingThe impact of Mackenzie Scott's large, unrestricted gifts on nonprofit organizationsHow funders perceive nonprofits' capacity to manage large gifts and what this says about the systemResources mentionedThe Big Gifts Report: The Impact of Large, Unsrestricted GiftsState of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to KnowTrust-Based Philanthropy: Trust-Based Philanthropy ProjectHaas Fund Case Study: SSIR article on operationalizing trustWellbeing Project: The Wellbeing ProjectQuotes“Embodying change means being able to sit in the gray areas and take the best of all kinds of solutions.” – Elisha Smith Arrillaga“Supporting nonprofit leaders and staff is crucial to achieving their missions—burnout can't be ignored.” – Elisha Smith Arrillaga“Receiving large, unrestricted gifts boosts leadership confidence and allows for greater innovation and impact.” – Elisha Smith Arrillaga“Flexibility in funding allows organizations to plan effectively and respond creatively to challenges.” – Elisha Smith Arrillaga“There are assumptions about nonprofits' ability to manage large gifts, but our research shows they can, and they do amazing things with those funds.” – Elisha Smith ArrillagaCall to ActionSubscribe to the Embodying Change podcast for more inspiring conversations.Visit cep.org to learn more about the Center for Effective Philanthropy and their research.Join or listen to the replay of the CEP's webinar on October 15th to dive deeper into their latest report on intermediaries in philanthropy.

Why is burnout so prevalent in the nonprofit sector? How can funders better support the people who deliver?In today's episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes Rusty Stahl, founder of Fund the People. Rusty shares his journey into philanthropy, the systemic issues leading to chronic underinvestment in nonprofit staff, and the innovative solutions Fund the People advocates for. You'll learn about the harmful myths surrounding nonprofit overhead, the importance of treating nonprofit staff as essential assets, and practical steps to foster a healthier, more sustainable nonprofit sector.If you're passionate about creating a supportive and effective nonprofit environment, this episode is a must-listen.Today's GuestRusty Stahl is the founder of Fund the People, an organization dedicated to maximizing investment in the nonprofit workforce. With a background in social justice and philanthropy, Rusty has been a leading voice in advocating for better support and compensation for nonprofit staff.Website: fundthepeople.orgSocial Media: LinkedIn, TwitterYou'll LearnThe historical and systemic issues leading to underinvestment in nonprofit staffWhy burnout is a symptom of deeper organizational problemsThe concept of "talent investing" and how it can transform the nonprofit sectorPractical steps funders and nonprofits can take to better support their workforceThe importance of aligning funding practices with organizational needs and valuesResources MentionedFund the People Website: fundthepeople.orgFund the People – A Podcast with Rusty Stahl: subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or visit the show webpage to stream episodes, get transcripts, speaker bios, and links to resourcesState of Nonprofits 2024: view the report by the Center for Effective PhilanthropyHow Foundations are Supporting Grantee Staff Well-Being: view the research snapshot by Center for Effective PhilanthropyBlog Post (in response to Center for Effective Philanthropy research): To Ensure Nonprofit Wellbeing, Invest in Wages, Workload, and Working ConditionsThe Guru on Burnout Podcast Episode: Interview with Dr. Christina Maslach HEREQuotes“Burnout is the visible symptom of an invisible problem: the chronic deficit of investment in our workforce.” – Rusty Stahl“Nonprofits are not social change machines; they are composed of people, and funding must reflect that.” – Rusty StahlCall to ActionSubscribe to the Embodying Change podcast for more insightful conversations.Visit fundthepeople.org to explore resources and learn how to support nonprofit staff effectively.

Supreme Court Ruling Criminalizes Homelessness In a controversial decision, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote that the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, did not violate the Eighth Amendment by criminalizing homelessness. This ruling has far-reaching implications, allowing cities to enforce ordinances that penalize behaviors associated with being unhoused, such as sleeping or camping on public property. Justice Sotomayor, in her dissent, emphasized the cascading harm this decision could cause to the already vulnerable homeless population. The ruling has been met with shock and dismay by advocates for the homeless, who argue that it is both unconstitutional and inhumane. Los Angeles Public Schools' AI Chatbot Fails The Los Angeles Public School District's $6 million investment in an AI chatbot named Ed has come to a sudden halt. Developed by the startup All Here, the chatbot was intended to assist students with academic and mental health resources. However, the company faced financial difficulties, leading to the CEO's departure and staff furloughs. This incident raises significant concerns about the sustainability of AI startups and the ethical implications of using AI in sensitive educational contexts. Nonprofit Sector Faces Burnout and Staffing Issues The Center for Effective Philanthropy's 2024 report highlights ongoing challenges in the nonprofit sector, particularly burnout and understaffing. A staggering 95% of nonprofit leaders cited burnout as a major concern, with many organizations struggling to retain staff due to budget constraints. Despite these challenges, the sector shows signs of financial stability, with most nonprofits experiencing balanced budgets or surpluses. However, leaders facing budget deficits are contemplating difficult trade-offs that could exacerbate burnout. Nonprofit Buys Building for Migrant Housing Breaking Ground, a nonprofit organization, has purchased a building in East Harlem for $172 million to create housing for migrants. The building, currently used as a temporary migrant shelter, will be renovated to provide 261 units for people transitioning out of homelessness and additional units for low-income families. This initiative addresses the urgent need for physical space and infrastructure to support migrants in New York City. Feel-Good Story: In Tandem Cycling Expands Programs In Tandem Cycling, a New York nonprofit that pairs sighted riders with blind and low-vision riders on tandem bikes, is expanding its programs. These activities offer not just exercise but also socialization, mental health benefits, and teamwork for participants. The organization's efforts highlight the positive impact of community sports and inclusive activities. Closing Thought The stories covered in this episode underscore the complex and interconnected challenges facing the nonprofit sector, from legal battles and technological missteps to staffing issues and innovative housing solutions. As always, the resilience and creativity of nonprofits continue to shine through, offering hope and inspiration.

Supreme Court Ruling Criminalizes Homelessness In a controversial decision, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote that the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, did not violate the Eighth Amendment by criminalizing homelessness. This ruling has far-reaching implications, allowing cities to enforce ordinances that penalize behaviors associated with being unhoused, such as sleeping or camping on public property. Justice Sotomayor, in her dissent, emphasized the cascading harm this decision could cause to the already vulnerable homeless population. The ruling has been met with shock and dismay by advocates for the homeless, who argue that it is both unconstitutional and inhumane. Los Angeles Public Schools' AI Chatbot Fails The Los Angeles Public School District's $6 million investment in an AI chatbot named Ed has come to a sudden halt. Developed by the startup All Here, the chatbot was intended to assist students with academic and mental health resources. However, the company faced financial difficulties, leading to the CEO's departure and staff furloughs. This incident raises significant concerns about the sustainability of AI startups and the ethical implications of using AI in sensitive educational contexts. Nonprofit Sector Faces Burnout and Staffing Issues The Center for Effective Philanthropy's 2024 report highlights ongoing challenges in the nonprofit sector, particularly burnout and understaffing. A staggering 95% of nonprofit leaders cited burnout as a major concern, with many organizations struggling to retain staff due to budget constraints. Despite these challenges, the sector shows signs of financial stability, with most nonprofits experiencing balanced budgets or surpluses. However, leaders facing budget deficits are contemplating difficult trade-offs that could exacerbate burnout. Nonprofit Buys Building for Migrant Housing Breaking Ground, a nonprofit organization, has purchased a building in East Harlem for $172 million to create housing for migrants. The building, currently used as a temporary migrant shelter, will be renovated to provide 261 units for people transitioning out of homelessness and additional units for low-income families. This initiative addresses the urgent need for physical space and infrastructure to support migrants in New York City. Feel-Good Story: In Tandem Cycling Expands Programs In Tandem Cycling, a New York nonprofit that pairs sighted riders with blind and low-vision riders on tandem bikes, is expanding its programs. These activities offer not just exercise but also socialization, mental health benefits, and teamwork for participants. The organization's efforts highlight the positive impact of community sports and inclusive activities. Closing Thought The stories covered in this episode underscore the complex and interconnected challenges facing the nonprofit sector, from legal battles and technological missteps to staffing issues and innovative housing solutions. As always, the resilience and creativity of nonprofits continue to shine through, offering hope and inspiration.

John Esterle joins us in this rerun episode to explore ways a foundation can incorporate elements of trust-based philanthropy within its giving strategy.Episode Highlights:John's journey in philanthropy.The evolution, steps, and key components of trust-based philanthropy.How foundations can incorporate trust-based philanthropy into their work.Building an ecosystem of trust between trustees, staff, and nonprofits.John Esterle Bio:John Esterle retired as Co-Executive Director of The Whitman Institute (TWI) in July 2022 when TWI, an independent foundation based in San Francisco, spent out all of its assets and ceased operations. TWI worked to advance social, political, and economic equity by funding dialogue, relationship building, and inclusive leadership. TWI also led in launching the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project in 2020, a five-year collaborative initiative to address the inherent power imbalances between foundations and nonprofits. John began his career at TWI in 1988 and became its Executive Director in 1998. He later led its transition from an operating to a grantmaking foundation and its decision to sunset the foundation. A past board president of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement and the Rooftop PTA, he also served on The Germanacos Foundation, LeaderSpring, and Images and Voices of Hope boards. Currently, John is a board member of The Right Question Institute. Before joining TWI, his most notable job was directing a pilot project called Crime and the News Media, which featured a series of dialogues between journalists and advocates of alternatives to incarceration. John received his B.A. in Liberal Arts from the Hutchins School of Interdisciplinary Studies at Sonoma State University and an M.A. in Broadcast Communication Arts from San Francisco State University.Links:The Whitman Institute https://thewhitmaninstitute.org/The Center for Effective Philanthropy https://cep.org/Trust-Based Philanthropy Project https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/Free Resources for Donors: https://www.doyourgood.com/funders If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/153-an-amazing-twist-on-donor-advised-funds-with/id1556900518?i=1000633823278 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/178-put-your-best-foot-forward-in-support-of-latino/id1556900518?i=1000654650217 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/180-achieving-a-just-transition-to-a/id1556900518?i=1000656118660 Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

Joel Clement shares insights into philanthropy's role in addressing climate change. Joel shares how to be effective in philanthropy, including building positive relationships between nonprofits and donors. He is now spearheading a $50 million climate change initiative to support communities in responding to climate change resilience.Episode Highlights:How philanthropy has addressed climate change over time How to promote effective philanthropy Joel Clement Bio:Joel Clement joined The Lemelson Foundation in 2023 as a Senior Program Officer. As an award-winning policy expert, scientist, and former federal executive, he brings to the Foundation more than 20 years of experience in the climate arena, including climate and energy policy, resilience and climate adaptation, and climate philanthropy.Clement has led international climate initiatives, provided advice and analysis for White House leadership and two Interior Secretaries, developed and contributed to research and conservation science programs in temperate and tropical ecosystems worldwide, and established a leading conservation science program for a philanthropic foundation. As a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, he led international efforts to address climate disruption in the rapidly warming Arctic.A native of Maine, Clement has received multiple awards for championing climate action and promoting the role of science in public policy. He has been featured and interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, PBS, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Democracy Now and published by the Washington Post, The Hill, Denver Post, The Guardian, NBCThink, and the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs. In addition to his full-time role at The Lemelson Foundation, Clement remains a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center and is an Associate at the Stockholm Environment Institute.Links:Website: https://www.lemelson.org“Lemelson Foundation launches $50 million climate initiative” Article: https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/lemelson-foundation-launches-50-million-climate-initiative#:~:text=The%20 Lemelson%20Foundation%20 in%20 Portland,greenhouse%20gases%20from%20the%20atmosphere. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/130-leveraging-public-dollars-with-sybil-fred-ackerman/id1556900518?i=1000614841124https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/171-strategies-to-leverage-federal-dollars-with-margi/id1556900518?i=1000649546992https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/95-when-a-passion-for-salmon-and-reptiles/id1556900518?i=1000579918166 Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

We're kicking-off Season 6 with a new 3-part special series, “How Funders Can Support Nonprofit Workers in the Age of Burnout.” It features speakers and topics from a panel discussion hosted by Fund the People at the Center for Effective Philanthropy conference in fall 2023. In this first episode of the series, you'll learn from a foundation executive director who's leading an important new experiment in how funders invest in the workforce of grantee organizations. The Executive Director is Jamie Allison. The foundation is the Walter & Elise Haas Fund. And the experiment is the Endeavor Fund, which is a program of the Haas Fund.  Go to our website for a transcript of this episode and links to the resources discussed in the episode. You can find all the episodes of this podcast plus our blog, toolkit and other resources on our website, ⁠⁠fundthepeople.org⁠⁠. And we invite you to learn from all the amazing past guests of Fund the People - A Podcast with Rusty Stahl at ⁠fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast⁠. Season 6 is sponsored by Loftis Partners. They've launched the Pay Equity Collective, a peer learning experience that provides capacity building, strategic resources, and a supportive community for nonprofits seeking pathways to pay equity. Visit payequitycollective.com to learn more! Loftis Partners – Empowering organizations and advancing equity, one collective step at a time!

Sybil and Fred look back on this season's highlights. They highlight what they believe to be the most important takeaways to be an effective donor and philanthropist, based on all of the interviews and themes covered on the podcast this year. Episode Highlights:Season 2's highlightsFavorite episodesWhat to expect in Season 3Sybil Ackerman-Munson Bio:With over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit professional and foundation advisor, I work with philanthropic institutions and foundations interested in successful, high-impact grantmaking so that you can make a real and lasting positive contribution to the world on your terms.If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/112-Michael-Chatmanhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/113-Regine-Webster-and-Sally-Rayhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/120-Bruce-Louriehttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/152-Whats-the-Big-Deal-About-Donor-Advised-Fundshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/151-The-Ins-and-Outs-of-Donor-Advised-Funds-with-Andrea-Rushhttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/137-David-SecordCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

In this week's episode, our guest is Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Phil is a passionate advocate for the importance of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Listen now to learn more about his work.  Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and X @wisegiving. 

Stacie Jacobsen welcomes National Philanthropic Trust's Alison Morse and the Center for Effective Philanthropy's Phil Buchanan, who offer insights on the urgent need for giving and the best ways to do it. For more information on end-of-year giving, take a look at our philanthropic team's blog post: https://www.bernstein.com/our-insights/insights/2023/articles/finish-strong-make-the-most-of-year-end-giving.html Note to All Readers: The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s). AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor's personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor's personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein or its affiliates. The [A/B] logo is a registered service mark of AllianceBernstein, and AllianceBernstein® is a registered service mark, used by permission of the owner, AllianceBernstein L.P. © 2023 AllianceBernstein L.P.

We continue our series on “Spending Down”. Ann Krumboltz ran the Brainerd Foundation for years. She joins the podcast and talks about her experience at the Brainerd Foundation, explains why they chose to spend down, and how they evaluated their grants. Ann is the Brainerd Foundation's executive director. Join us as we discuss the insights she has gained from her 30 years of charitable experience! Episode Highlights:Ann's personal journey into philanthropyCan you have a lasting impact when you spend down?Why the Brainerd Foundation chooses to spend down.Seven Key lessons Ann has learned in her 30 years of experience. Ann Krumboltz Bio:Having been a grantee herself for many years, Ann believes a foundation should be an accessible and thoughtful partner to the community it serves. She oversees the Brainerd Foundation's administrative, management, financial, and programmatic work, in partnership with her colleague Keiki Kehoe. Ann also serves as the primary program officer for the foundation's Conservation Capacity grants. Ann and Keiki share the implementation of the foundation's Sunset Initiatives, as well as oversight of the foundation's place-based work in Central Oregon.Prior to joining the Brainerd Foundation, Ann worked for the Energy Foundation and several national environmental, arms control, and consumer organizations. She enjoys hiking, theater, travel, reading nonfiction, and pilgrimages to the gym. She has served on a variety of boards and volunteers for electoral and civic endeavors. She recently acquired an old house she shares with her partner Steve, which requires them to begrudgingly embrace the perpetual joy of home repair.Links: Center for Effective Philanthropy: https://cep.org/assessments/grantee-perception-reportLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-krumboltzArticle: https://www.alliancemagazine.org/feature/sense-of-urgency-prompts-brainerd-sunsetIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/120-Bruce-Louriehttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/119-To-Spend-Down-or-Nothttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/110-Laura-MacDonaldCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Giving can be hard.  Knowing where to give can be even harder.  The good news is that there are more resources than ever before to help you live out your generosity.  There are even entire organizations that research ways to make generosity most effective.   Today's world is full of technology and pioneering views in every sector, including the non-profit world.  Today's guest is well versed in methods, data, and the emotions related to philanthropy.  She believes everyone should have a chance to give and do it well.  The world will be better when we can all feel inspired to support others.     Anna Schlia is the Vice President of Graham-Pelton - an organization that empowers nonprofits with the knowledge, expertise, and resources necessary to elevate their philanthropy.  Let's learn from a professional in generosity.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here; https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/annaschlia

Phil is the President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy and the co-founder of YouthTruth. He is author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count which was named the “Best Philanthropy Book of the Year” by Inside Philanthropy. He was named the Nonprofit Times “Influencer of the Year” and he has been named 11 times to the Nonprofit Times “Power and Influence Top 50” list. He serves on the boards of directors of Philanthropy Massachusetts and the National Council on Aging, where he chairs the Governance Committee.

In the season three finale of the Giving Done Right podcast, hosts Phil and Grace pull back the curtain on new Center for Effective Philanthropy research: Giving Big: The Impact of Large, Unrestricted Gifts on Nonprofits. Phil and Grace discuss how the idea to study the impact of MacKenzie Scott's gifts on their recipients came about, the approach to the research, the key findings of the study about the experiences of the nonprofit leaders who have received these gifts, and implications for other donors.

We are joined by John Pepin, Chief Executive at Philanthropy Impact UK and Justin Sykes, Founder and Managing Director at Innovest Advisory, to explore the importance of discussing client values, and how to have such conversations in practice. We also discuss the focus on the measurement - a crucial part of benchmarking impact and proving that a venture is not merely a greenwashing exercise.To listen to more of our podcasts, check them out hereRead the Effective Philanthropy report hereConnect with John on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedInFollow philanthropy Impact on LinkedInFollow Innovest Advisory on LinkedInFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on Twitter: @WEAREGUERNSEYFollow Guernsey Green Finance on Twitter: @gsygreenfinanceFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on LinkedIn

Being a wise and effective donor isn't easy. That's where Giving Done Right comes in — the podcast with everything you need to know to be a more effective giver. Join hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette from the Center for Effective Philanthropy as they welcome major donors and nonprofit leaders to answer philanthropy's burning questions and bust some myths about giving that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike. Subscribe now for updates. 

We are joined by Philanthropy Impact's Chief Executive, John Pepin, to discuss how Guernsey can affect positive environmental and societal change through philanthropic investments. To listen to more of our podcasts, check them out hereSign up for our upcoming annual Sustainable Finance Week 2022 hereRead the Effective Philanthropy report hereConnect with John on LinkedInFollow philanthropy Impact on LinkedInFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on Twitter: @WEAREGUERNSEYFollow Guernsey Green Finance on Twitter: @gsygreenfinanceFollow WE ARE GUERNSEY on LinkedIn

When Tony Richardson took the job as President of The George Gund Foundation, he did so knowing he could help kids that grew up like him: living in public housing, experiencing homelessness, poverty, and losing family members to violence. It's clear his lived experience will deepen the understanding of issues the organization confronts through its partnerships and grantmaking.rnrnRaised in Lorain, Tony would go on to graduate from Oberlin College, and receive his Juris Doctorate from Ohio State University's Michael E. Mortiz College of Law. He served three years as a member of the City Council, becoming one of the youngest people elected to a citywide seat. He also chaired the Lorain Academic Distress Commission from 2017 through 2019. Most recently, Tony was Executive Director of The Nord Family Foundation in Amherst, Ohio, where he previously served as a program officer. He serves as a board member for Funders Together to End Homelessness, The Center for Effective Philanthropy, and The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation.rnrnTony took the helm of the Gund Foundation in January 2022 after the retirement of Dave Abbott, who served in this role for 19 years. He oversees grantmaking in the areas of climate and environmental justice, creative culture and arts, public education, thriving families and social justice, and vibrant neighborhoods and an inclusive economy.rnrnJoin us in Public Square as we hear from Tony Richardson on his vision for this next era of philanthropy in Cleveland.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Before There Was Effective Altruism, There Was Effective Philanthropy, published by ColdButtonIssues on June 26, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Cross-posted from Cold Button Issues. Some charities and donors spend a lot of money and mean well but fail to truly help anyone. What are the best things for philanthropically minded people to do and how can they constantly improve? Wouldn't it be great if somebody tried to solve the problem and maybe even find a way to rate the most influential nonprofits? That was (and is) the goal of the effective philanthropy movement. This movement predated effective altruism by over a decade and anticipated some early effective altruism claims, but by now has been eclipsed in the public consciousness by the latter movement. Google Trends for effective philanthropy (blue) and effective altruism (red) Yet in terms of donations driven or “money moved,” effective philanthropy has arguably outperformed effective altruism in the last several years, despite its low profile. How? What Is Effective Philanthropy? The book on effective philanthropy says that effective philanthropy is “philanthropy that has impact. It is philanthropy that succeeds at amassing, managing, then allocating financial and human resources in ways that have the greatest positive impact in the sectors that foundations choose to fund.” In a more practical sense, effective philanthropy consists of a few institutions, some writers and thinkers, and a lot of sympathetic foundations. The Center for Effective Philanthropy, run by Phil Buchanan and founded in 2000, is the big player here and receives funding from long established foundations such as the Hewlett Foundation, the Duke Endowment, and the Wallace Foundation. Buchanan is probably the central figure in effective philanthropy, serving as CEP's first executive director, writing a book on the topic, and hosting a related podcast. There's also the twenty-year old Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, which is a coalition of philanthropic funders interested in sharing best practices and has members from every type of philanthropy you can think of. The Hewlett Foundation also funds an effective philanthropy program. The Center for Effective Philanthropy, like GiveWell would later do, wanted to know which nonprofits were doing a better job than others. And it didn't want to obsess over administrative overhead or executive pay or simple but misleading measures. It wanted to know which nonprofits were actually fulfilling their function. Focusing on grantmakers, their approach was to evaluate how well grantmakers were doing by surveying their grantees. And because there is actually a lot of demand for CEP's surveys, foundations and other grantmakers are able to compare their performance to their peers. Grantees are asked a variety of questions about the quality of their funders along various dimensions- general performance, do they advance the state of the knowledge in their field, did they treat their grantees fairly and so on. (Example report) CEP also offers similar surveys for foundation and grantmaker staff. This methodology can be used across a field and so hundreds of grantmakers across different causes have chosen to use CEP's services. Their approach had a couple of big differences from GiveWell and the other EA charity evaluators. First, it was less rigorous. The information was useful and effective philanthropy enthusiasts are happy to praise RCTs, but the approach wasn't about building detailed spreadsheets and comparing moral weights of different goods. That said I'm sympathetic to CEP's approach, especially in fields like advocacy or more speculative causes where even effective altruists who focus very strongly about the question seem unsure how to rate different causes and programs. Second, effective phil...

Lisa is joined by Tamara Winfrey-Harris, a writer who specializes in race and gender and their intersection with politics, popular culture, and current events. She is the author of Dear Black Girl: Letters from Your Sisters on Stepping into Your Power, and she has been called to share her analyses in media outlets such as NPR's Weekend Edition and Janet Mock's So POPular! on MSNBC.com. Her work has also appeared in countless outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, Bitch Magazine, Ms. and other media.  Winfrey-Harris is Vice President of Community Leadership and Effective Philanthropy at the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and she speaks at university campuses nationwide. She has dedicated her life's work to advocating for Black women and girls and defying destructive social narratives that limit their potential. She is co-founder of Centering Sisters, LLC, which unapologetically addresses the needs and issues of Black women, girls, and femmes. Learn more at TamaraWinfreyHarris.com.Praised by The Washington Post as “a myth-busting portrait of Black women in America,” Tamara Winfrey-Harris' The Sisters Are Alright: Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America exposed the high cost of “misogynoir,” uplifted the experiences of real Black women and shed light on their quest to break free of enduring and vicious stereotypes.  Since then, the Black community continues to grapple with systemic racism, while the book has become a touchstone of Black feminist thought. With a television development deal in the works with Wise Entertainment and Gabrielle Union's I'll Have Another Productions, and an updated second edition, The Sisters Are Alright is more relevant than ever (Publication date: October 12, 2021; Berrett-Koehler Publishers).  While emancipation may have occurred more than 150 years ago, Winfrey-Harris argues that America still won't let Black women be free from an insidious coven of caricatures: the servile Mammy, angry Sapphire, and lascivious Jezebel. Persisting to this day, these stereotypes continue to infiltrate newspaper headlines, Sunday sermons, social media memes, cable punditry, government policies, big-screen portrayals and hit song lyrics.  The latest edition of this bestseller features new interviews with diverse Black women. Alongside these authentic experiences and new voices, Winfrey Harris offers fresh Black feminist analysis of current events, politics and, popular culture--from “W.A.P.” and the rise of digital blackface to new civic activism and the risks of Black maternity. These include: The evolution of stereotypes of Black women, with new real-life examples, such as the rise of blackfishing and digital blackface (which help white women rise to fame)The media's continued fascination with Black women's sexuality (as with Cardi B or Megan Thee Stallion).Black women and power and how persistent stereotypes challenge Black women's recent leadership and achievements in activism, community organizing and politics. Interviews with activists and civic leaders and interrogating media coverage and perceptions of Stacey Abrams, Vice President Kamala Harris and others.Debunking vicious misconceptions rooted in long-standing racism, Tamara Winfrey-Harris elevates Black femme voices talking about marriage, motherhood, health, sexuality, beauty, anger, and power and more.   

One of the questions that often has come up around our recent publication of our book (leave us a review on Amazon!) is what it was like to write the book during the end of 2020. And one of the things that always sticks out to us is that the problems, the racism, the treatment of non White people in this country that we wrote about in great detail throughout the book, didn't get fixed in 2020, or 2021. In fact, every single chapter that we wrote in the second and third sections of the book has reoccurred numerous times over since we wrote the book. We're not in some post racial world here. We didn't fix racism because people suddenly realized that it was still happening sometime in the summer of 2020. And our next guest knows that all too well. Tamara Winfrey-Harris wrote The Sisters Are Alright in 2015, and just released a second edition to this book this year. Not because racism is over, or we figured out intersectional feminism, or that we're even all on the same page - not at all. The second edition includes so much more information about the stereotypes and experiences of Black women in America, what we need to know when it comes to intersectional feminism, interracial friendships, and simply co-existing with and respecting everyone. In the end, the sisters are alright. But that doesn't mean that we don't have a ton of work to do - so start by listening in and reflecting on your own perceptions, experiences, and things YOU can do differently. Have questions, comments, or concerns? Email us at hello@dearwhitewomen.com What to listen for: The four stereotypes of Black women, and how they play out in our society today (and take a moment to reflect - do you see any of these yourself?) Tamara's thoughts on if White women can be allies (spoiler alert: YES!), and what allyship really means Ways to combat our tendency to lump people into stereotypes, and instead, challenge ourselves to see people's intersectionalities and identities - their humanity About Tamara Winfrey-Harris Tamara Winfrey-Harris is a writer who specializes in race and gender and their intersection with politics, popular culture, and current events. She is the author of Dear Black Girl: Letters from Your Sisters on Stepping into Your Power, and she has been called to share her analyses in media outlets such as NPR's Weekend Edition and Janet Mock's So POPular! on MSNBC.com. Her work has also appeared in countless outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, Bitch Magazine, Ms. and other media.  Winfrey-Harris is Vice President of Community Leadership and Effective Philanthropy at the Central Indiana Community Foundation, and she speaks at university campuses nationwide. She has dedicated her life's work to advocating for Black women and girls and defying destructive social narratives that limit their potential. She is co-founder of Centering Sisters, LLC, which unapologetically addresses the needs and issues of Black women, girls, and femmes. Learn more at TamaraWinfreyHarris.com.   Where to order your copy of Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism: https://thecollectivebook.studio/dear-white-women Like what you hear?  Don't miss another episode and subscribe! Catch up on more commentary between episodes by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – and even more opinions and resources if you join our email list.  

In the debut episode of season two, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Cathy Moore, executive director of Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) in Houston, TX. Tune in as Moore discusses her experience working on the frontlines during both Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic, how she believes donors can best step up in a time of crisis, and how to think about the tension between giving to meet immediate needs and addressing an issue's root causes. For more resources on effective giving, check out the Center for Effective Philanthropy's website: cep.org Credits: Executive Producer - Sarah Martin Mixing by Kevin O'Connell Additional editing by Isabel Hibbard Music - “FasterFasterBrighter” by Blue Dot Sessions Artwork - Jay Kustka Want to send us a note? Contact us at gdrpodcast@cep.org

Join hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette from the Center for Effective Philanthropy as they welcome major donors and nonprofit leaders to answer philanthropy's burning questions and bust some myths about giving that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike. Subscribe now for updates. 

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108: What is Giving Done Right? (Phil Buchanan)SUMMARYWhat are the critical issues facing nonprofit leaders right now, and how do they impact the funders that support their efforts? That's exactly the question I posed in this bonus episode #108 of the Path to Phil Buchanan, who has led the Center for Effective Philanthropy for nearly 20 years. CEP has studied many of the key issues facing our sector, and Phil is uniquely qualified to identify the key trends that will affect nonprofit leadership as we move through the pandemic and try to determine what, if anything, will be different going forward.  He is optimistic that some of the creative leadership tactics demonstrated over the last year will be further rewarded by funders, and helps illustrate how nonprofit leaders can best position themselves for future success. ABOUT PHILPhil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, is a passionate advocate for the importance of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector and deeply committed to the cause of helping foundations and individual donors to maximize their impact. Hired in 2001 as the organization's first chief executive, Phil has led the growth of CEP into the leading provider of data and insight on philanthropic effectiveness. Phil is author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count, published in 2019 by Public Affairs and named the “Best Philanthropy Book of the Year” by Inside Philanthropy. He is co-host of a podcast, also called Giving Done Right, with CEP's Grace Nicolette. Phil is a frequent blogger for the CEP Blog, author of op-eds that have appeared in publications such as The Financial Times and The Boston Globe, and a frequent commentator on philanthropy in the media. Phil is co-founder of YouthTruth, an initiative of CEP's designed to harness student perceptions to help educators and funders accelerate improvements in K–12 schools and classrooms. In 2016, he was named the Nonprofit Times “influencer of the year” and he has been named nine times to that publication's “Power and Influence Top 50” list. Phil serves on the boards of directors of Philanthropy Massachusetts and the National Council on Aging. Phil lives in Concord, Massachusetts with his wife and their two daughters.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESLearn more about the Fund for Shared InsightJennifer Eberhardt's book BiasedIbram X. Kendi's book How to be An AntiracistJohn Kotter's book Leading ChangeReady for a Mastermind?  Check it out here

In this episode, I'll be sharing with you in detail some of the key things that I plan to teach in my course, called Crack the Code: Sybil's Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Philanthropy! Episode Highlights: • You think you have a new idea but… • Don't ask others to be perfect. • Learn to listen. • Don't immediately jump to conclusions. • Be reliable and trustworthy. • Don't be cheap. • Stop thinking that you're the smartest person in the room. You're not. • Do what the nonprofits tell you is important. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/24-sybil-speaks

Over the years, I've worked with so many great donors and they really give with humility. However, there are times when a donor's good intentions cause more harm for the nonprofit. In this episode, I'll be sharing with you in detail some of the key things that I plan to teach in my course, called Crack the Code: Sybil's Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Philanthropy! Make sure your good intentions bear positive outcomes. I'll be focusing on how to keep from being in what I call a funder bubble. A funder bubble is when you lack the humility needed to gain the trust of the nonprofits you serve. As a result, if you are in a funder bubble, you then can make very damaging decisions and cause more harm than good.  This podcast offers you tips and tricks to help stay out of the funder bubble and give with purpose and meaning. I'll share with you the tools you need so that you can stay open-minded, and not fall into the trap I've seen many fall into so you can be effective at giving your money away!   Episode Highlights: You think you have a new idea but… Don't ask others to be perfect Learn to listen Don't immediately jump to conclusions Be reliable and trust-worthy Don't be cheap Stop thinking that you're the smartest person in the room. You're not. Do what the nonprofits tell you is important   If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these episodes as well #23 Do What You Know Best to Fill A Gap and Help to Create a Nonprofit from Scratch with Nellie McAdams, Executive Director, Oregon Agricultural Trust, and John Paul, Owner, Cameron Winery #22 Unleash Your Digital Power and Magnify Your Online Presence As A Donor with Tim Kachuriak, Founder, NextAfter #21 A Conversation with John Esterle, Co-Founder, Trust-Based Philanthropy    Make Your Money Matter - Learn How to Give with Purpose In this fun, free and interactive training I will teach you how to effectively give your money to well-deserving charities. I bring over two decades of experience working with funders who have contributed over $45 million in donations large and small.  My step-by-step process will reduce your overwhelm, keep you from making costly mistakes, and help you make a real difference in the world.  I offer this free training every second Wednesday of the month. Space is limited for each training - thanks for signing up today. Wednesday April 14th - 5 PM (many of you already have this April link - it is the same as what you already have) https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-JmOEZFDQ0Oa0iICYlPfMw  Wednesday May 12th - 5PM https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pVDFEoAXRkatL8JAbssWxg    Connect with Do Your Good Facebook @doyourgood Instagram @doyourgood Don't forget to check out the #DoYourGoodChallenge and get a chance to win prizes as you give with a purpose!   Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Well you are in luck! She has free monthly Webinars the second Wednesday of each month at 5PM Pacific Time - register in advance through her website www.doyourgood.com

Grace Nicolette, Vice President at the Center for Effective Philanthropy talks innovation in the world of charitable giving.More about our guest:Grace Chiang Nicolette, Vice President of Programming and External Relations, works closely with the President on the organization's partnerships, outreach efforts, communications, and innovative programming, including oversight of CEP's biennial conference for foundation executives. Prior to this role, Grace was a manager on CEP's Assessment team, where she led the marketing, creation, and presentation of CEP's benchmarking assessments for individual foundations. Grace is a frequent speaker at conferences and to the foundation and nonprofit boards and staff on topics of philanthropic effectiveness and also philanthropy in China.------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:2:00 - What Is Innovation2:13 - The aspect of discovery2:48 - Which is tougher: discovery or bringing to the table?4:39 - Bringing in the resources vs building a bridge to connect?6:17 - Philanthropists and the business world: Outcomes and Approches6:30 - The Center for Effective Philanthropy8:16 - How does the Center function12:22 - Measuring success and impact as an organization  15:04 - A mirror to other foundations17:56 - Following the science of research18:37 - Working with different foundations and industries21:59 - Experiences with working for non-profits27:20 - Advice to future innovators--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management.

Mark Edwards is the Co-Founder and CEO of Upstream USA, a non-profit organization working on expanding opportunities by reducing unplanned pregnancy in the U.S. by providing training and technical assistance to health centers of all kinds. Previously, he founded Opportunity Nation with a mission to expand economic opportunity, and Edwards & Company, a marketing and communications consulting firm. Mark is a Trustee for the Phillips Exeter Academy and a former Board Member for The Center for Effective Philanthropy and The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Mark joins me today to share why we need to add humanity to healthcare. He shares his story of becoming aware of unplanned pregnancy problems and counseling on the topic within healthcare. Mark reveals why asking women to come back two, three, or four times after their principal health center visit is an ineffective approach for women to get their preferred contraceptive. He reveals the data and startling drop in unplanned pregnancy and abortions when counseling and providing contraception occur in one visit. Mark also shares the challenges of being a leader in a growing organization, the impact of COVID on Upstream’s mission, and the opportunities and innovations that will exist long after the pandemic is over. “t is about inserting human into the healthcare experience on a dimension that is enormously important.” - Mark Edwards This week on Insert:Human How Opportunity Nation introduced Mark to the issues of unplanned pregnancy and unbalanced opportunities in the USA How Upstream is encouraging health centers to ask screening questions on planned pregnancy to ensure women receive patient-centered counseling about contraception The one year and ten-year failure rates of oral contraceptives and the advantages of contraception implants Why women’s health care doesn’t get the same attention as men’s healthcare How patient-centered counseling on contraception significantly lowers unplanned pregnancy and abortion numbers The challenges of leadership, running a growing organization, and steering culture and values Resources Mentioned: Opportunity Nation Connect with Mark Edwards: Upstream USA Upstream USA on LinkedIn Upstream USA on YouTube Upstream USA on Twitter Mark Edwards on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

In this episode, we sit down with Grace Nicolette, Vice President for Programming and External Relations at the Center for Effective Philanthropy, and discuss God's calling on her work in helping philanthropists be more effective in their giving — as well as her view of faithfulness in the effective stewarding of what God gives. Show Credits: Produced by Mike Cosper and the Narrativo Group for New City Commons and Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation. Recorded and Edited by TJ Hester Mixed by Mark Owens Music from the Porter's Gate Worship Project - https://www.portersgateworship.com/

“I want to tell the stories of Black women and girls, and deliver the truth to all those folks who got us twisted—tangled up in racist and sexist lies. I want my writing to advocate for my sisters. We are better than alright. We are amazing.” Tamara is an author and writer who specializes in the ever-evolving space where current events, politics, and pop culture intersect with race and gender. We talked with Tamara about all of those things, and more. Tamara is also the Vice President of Community Leadership and Effective Philanthropy at Central Indiana Community Foundation, where she is creating social impact by leading on critical community issues. We talked about that too.

For a lot of philanthropists, the concept of spending down is nothing new but it's still outside of what is normally practiced. But what does it mean to spend down?  In this episode, I interview my good friend, a seasoned philanthropist, Ann Krumboltz!  Ann is the Executive Director of the Brainerd Foundation. Join us in this conversation as we unpack pearls of wisdom from her 30 years of philanthropic experience! Find out what it takes to “spend down", stay grounded and open-minded, and build trust as you fund important projects!   Episode Highlights: What brought Ann into philanthropy How to have a lasting impact, important impact, and still spending down? Why did Ann's trustees decide to spend down? Ann's experience with fundings that didn't work Evaluating your grants and where to focus? 7 Key lessons from 30 years of philanthropic experience   Our Guest: Ann Krumboltz - Co-Director of The Brainerd Foundation LinkedIn   Links referenced in this Podcast: Center for Effective Philanthropy   If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these episodes as well: #10 This Power Couple Explains How to Fund Effective Activism with Success with Sarah Jaynes, Director, Rural Democracy Initiative, and Gregg Small, Executive Director, Climate Solutions #9 Sybil Speaks: Make a Difference No Matter How Busy You Are #8 Sybil Speaks: Tips on How to Make Your Money Matter   Connect with Do Your Good Facebook @doyourgood Instagram @do_your_good Don't forget to check out the #DoYourGoodChallenge and get a chance to win prizes as you give with a purpose!   Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Well you are in luck! She has free monthly Webinars the second Wednesday of each month at 5PM Pacific Time - register in advance through her website www.doyourgood.com

This episode focuses on why investing in nonprofit staff is part of effective giving and grantmaking, and why funders too often remain blind to this important dimension of philanthropic practice. Rusty sits down with the Center for Effective Philanthropy's Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette to talk about the challenge of giving feedback and discussing staffing issues between grantmakers and grantees. The discussion also explores the tools offered by the Center for Effective Philanthropy for creating feedback loops in the sector; improving philanthropic practice; and addressing equity through investing in nonprofit leaders. Tune in to hear more about: Grace & Phil's journey in philanthropy and the non-profit workforce How CEP is different than other philanthropic organizations out there The benefits and challenges of creating feedback loops between philanthropic organizations, funders, and non-profits Funders blindspots around investing and supporting non-profit workforce staff and grantees A look at Grace & Phil's “Giving Done Right” Book & their new Podcast under the same name Resources discussed during the episode: Giving Done Right Podcast Giving Done Right Book (2019) “New Attitudes, Old Practices: The Provision of Multiyear General Operating Support” (2020 Research Report from The Center for Effective Philanthropy) A Call to Action: Philanthropy's Pledge During COVID-19 (funder pledge hosted by Council on Foundations) Trust-Based Philanthropy Project Grantee Perception Reports (a service available from The Center for Effective Philanthropy) Foundation Staff Perception Reports (a service available from The Center for Effective Philanthropy) “Strengthening Grantees: Foundation and Nonprofit Perspectives” (2018 research report from The Center for Effective Philanthropy) “Nonprofit Challenges: What Foundations Can Do” (2013 research report from The Center for Effective Philanthropy)

In Episode 3, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette are joined by LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, an organization working to fight voter suppression and build power in marginalized, predominantly Black communities. LaTosha shares with Phil and Grace about her experience as an organizer and an intermediary and discusses the role that donors can play in strengthening democracy. For more resources on effective giving, check out the Center for Effective Philanthropy's website: cep.org Credits: Producer - Sarah Martin Music - “FasterFasterBrighter” by Blue Dot Sessions Artwork - Jay Kustka Want to send us a note? Contact us at gdrpodcast@cep.org

In Episode two, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette welcome Jason Hackmann, an entrepreneur and major donor whose name you won’t find in headlines, but who has quietly been investing deeply in efforts to end childhood slavery in Ghana. Jason discusses with Phil and Grace the role that personal experience and faith played in motivating him to identify and give meaningfully to a particular cause. For more resources on effective giving, check out the Center for Effective Philanthropy's website: cep.org Credits: Producer - Sarah Martin Music - “FasterFasterBrighter” by Blue Dot Sessions Artwork - Jay Kustka Want to send us a note? Contact us at gdrpodcast@cep.org

In episode one, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with a powerhouse leader in philanthropy: Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation (LCF). Jacqueline discusses her work at LCF, the importance of investing in community leaders, the role of racial equity in giving effectively, and strategies for how donors can tap into their communities to find the right organizations to support.  For more resources on effective giving, check out the Center for Effective Philanthropy's website: cep.org Credits: Producer - Sarah Martin Additional editing & mixing - Mary McGrath Music - “FasterFasterBrighter” by Blue Dot Sessions Artwork - Jay Kustka Want to send us a note? Contact us at gdrpodcast@cep.org

Join hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette from the Center for Effective Philanthropy as they welcome leaders from the nonprofit sector to answer philanthropy’s burning questions and bust some myths about giving that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike. Subscribe now for updates. 

3 Kernpunkte dieser Folge: Lernen als wichtige Grundlage: Eins sehr zentralen Themen unseres Lebens sollte es, unaufhörlich zu lernen und uns weiterzuentwickeln. Zuhören bevor man handelt: Oft handeln wir, bevor wir verstehen, worum es geht. Versuche stattdessen öfters einfach mal nur zuzuhören. Wir können meist einen größeren Impact erzielen, wenn wir verschiedene Perspektive, Ansätze und Akteure zusammenbringen. Erwähnungen und Ressourcen: Hinweis: Einige der folgenden Links sind Affiliate Links. Wenn du dich für einen Kauf entscheidest, verdiene ich eine kleine Provision – ohne zusätzliche Kosten oder Nachteile für dich. Buch: The Corporate Social Mind: How Companies Lead Social Change from the Inside Out von Derrick Feldmann und Michael Alberg-Seberich www.thecorporatesocialmind.com (https://www.thecorporatesocialmind.com/) Wider Sense (https://widersense.org/) Youth For Understanding (https://www.yfu.de/) Bertelsmann Stiftung (https://www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de/de/startseite) Röchling Stiftung (https://www.roechling-stiftung.de/) Phineo (https://www.phineo.org/) Wohnzimmerspende – Gemeinsam Gutes tun (https://www.wohnzimmerspende.de/) Über folgende Themen sprechen wir: Philanthropy Herausforderungen in der Zusammenarbeit mit Organisationen wie Non-Profits z.B. im Bereich Erwartungen und Wirkung Evolution von Corporate Social Impact und Entwicklung des Bewusstsein Probleme „richtig“ verstehen: verschiedene Perspektiven, verschiedene Ansätze und verschiedene Lösungen Bedarf an Agentur bzw. Begleitung für Social Impact Evolution von der Unternehmensphilanthropie zur sozialen Auswirkung Das Corporate Social Mind und worum es sich dabei handelt Bewegung für Social Change und die passenden Rahmenbedingungen Vertraue dem Prozess Gast dieser Folge: Michael Alberg-Seberich Als Geschäftsführer von Wider Sense ist Michael für die Entwicklung des Unternehmens und seiner Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter mitverantwortlich. Er leitet die Beratungsarbeit von Wider Sense und beschäftigt sich mit allen Fragen, die Philanthropie, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) und Impact Investing betreffen. Soziale Gerechtigkeit mit dem Schwerpunkten Menschenrechten und Bildung liegen ihm besonders am Herzen. Neben seinen Beratungstätigkeiten arbeitet Michael als Organisationsentwickler, Moderator, Mediator und Coach. Er schreibt regelmäßig für das Alliance Magazine, das Center for Effective Philanthropy und andere Blogs bzw. Fachzeitschriften. Mit seinem US Kollegen, Derrick Feldmann, hat Michael das Buch „The Corporate Social Mind“ geschrieben. Michael engagiert sich aktuell ehrenamtlich als Vorstand der Deutschen Youth For Understanding Stiftung. Er ist auch Mitglied der Kuratorien des Deutschen Youth For Understanding Komitees e.V. und Schüler helfen Leben e.V. Außerdem ist er Mitglied im Aufsichtsrat der Karuna Sozialgenossenschaft eG.

The following is a conversation between Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this interview, Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy, shares the following: • Why foundations should give more now • The rapid-response grantee feedback tool • The challenge to nonprofit revenue models

Tamara Winfrey Harris is an American author, columnist and speaker.  She is currently Vice President of Community Leadership and Effective Philanthropy at Central Indiana Community Foundation.  With a B.A. in Journalism from The Greenlee School at Iowa State University, Tami has developed a national reputation for writing about the intersection of race, culture and gender.  She writes a regular column entitled “Some of Us Are Brave” for Bitch Media.  She voices her social analysis and critiques on several other media outlets including NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and Janet Mock’s “So Popular” on MSNBC.com.  Tami has also published a number of pieces in MS. Magazine.  Tami’s first book, “The Sisters are Alright:  Changing the Broken Narrative of Black Women in America” was published in 2015.  In this book, Tami celebrates Black women while simultaneously challenging the stereotypes that American culture has tried to saddled us with.  The books lays out how these stereotypes are damaging and how they play out in our daily functioning.  She courageously delves into how Black bodies are viewed in the United States and why. She has received a number of awards and accolades for this ground breaking work including the Phyllis Wheatley Book Award at The Harlem Book Festival.  She, along with columnist Rochelle Riley and writer DeeshaPhilyaw, is especially proud of having launched “Letters to Black Girls Project.” The goal of this endeavor is to support and inspire Black girls through feminist, anti-racist, body positive, LGBTQ+ positive, anti-respectability politics and pro-Black letters from Black women.This project is designed to counteract the assault on black bodies and to pour into Black girls that they are dynamic and are capable of accomplishing anything. Tami has stated, “Maligning Black women regardless of our personal collective truth is part of American’s DNA.”Tami also has created and facilitates the Black Women’s Writing Society, which meets monthly at the Center for Black Literature and Culture at the Indianapolis Central Library.  Tami narrated “The Journey of the Middle Passage” written by the best-selling author of the book “Wench” written by Dolen Perkins-Valdes.  It is in this work that you will experience the harrowing journey of the first enslaved Africans to Land in America.Tami shares in this episode some of the desires she plans to pursue in the future, which includes becoming a trained Yoga Instructor for Black Bodies.  She also has a number of book topics floating around in her consciousness that she plans to bring to fruition.  Tami can be contacted through her website www.tamarawinfreyharris.com

First, this is the first podcast with some formatting changes (including making it easier to subscribe via iTunes and Google Play) and the addition of music . . . let me know what you think of it . . . now back to the podcast. One of the main themes in 2019 is the focus on effective philanthropy amongst the wealthy.  Following the example of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among others, measurable outcomes, specific examples of positive change and solutions delivered at scale are more and more important to the people making philanthropic investments.  Interested in seeing an example of a difficult philanthropic problem identified and addressed, I spoke with Jasmine Nahhas di Florio, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Partnerships, of EFE-Global.  It's difficult to not be impressed by Jasmine's background and the accomplishments of EFE.  Founded by Ron Bruder after a successful career in real estate development, Jasmine and EFE have devoted their efforts to providing opportunity and structure to men and women in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa).  Listen with me as we learn about the problems in the area, the challenges overcome and some of the successes that they have been able to achieve in an area that many hear about, but few understand. Below are some of the stories and links to EFE on Twitter and Facebook. https://efe.org/success-stories/alumni-stories Twitter: @EFE_Global https://www.facebook.com/EFEGlobal/ 1)  Introduction Jasmine Nahhas di Florio has over 20 years of experience spanning the nonprofit, philanthropy, government and private sectors. Having joined EFE in 2005, she has worked closely with the organization’s Founder and Chairman, Ronald Bruder, since its startup and is currently Senior Vice President for Strategy & Partnerships. Today, EFE is the leading youth employment and nonprofit job placement network in the Middle East and North Africa. Previously, Jasmine ran programs for private donors in Afghanistan for Afghan Women Leaders Connect at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and Arzu, a carpet social enterprise. Earlier in her career, Jasmine was a corporate attorney at the international law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, and she also served as an attorney-advisor at the U.S. Department of Treasury. Jasmine consulted the United Nations (UNFIP) on private-public sector partnerships. A Rhodes Scholar, Frank Knox Scholar and Fulbright Scholar, she is a graduate of the University of Alberta, Oxford University and Harvard Law School. She also completed the Columbia Business School's Social Enterprise Program Senior Leaders Program for Nonprofit Professionals and currently serves on the board of the Middle East Children’s Institute. Jasmine’s expert commentary on economic opportunity, women’s empowerment and youth issues has been featured in The Financial Times, Forbes, Stanford Social Innovations Journal, and Finance Middle East, among others. 2)  How did the EFE come about and how did you become associated with it? 3)  We watch the news and intuit the the economic situation in parts of the Middle East / North Africa are desperate.  How does this relate to the problem that EFE tries to solve? (EFE's WHITE PAPER ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION) 4)  This seems to be a widely supported goal- what are the challenges in addressing the regions? 5)  What are the different options for programs? 6)  How do you select your initiatives? 7)  Describe some of the successes? 8)  What are some of the future initiatives that are being considered? 9)  How do we stay in touch with you and find out ways to be involved with EFE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZNdOo28u4c&feature=youtu.be https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT  

First, this is the first podcast with some formatting changes (including making it easier to subscribe via iTunes and Google Play) and the addition of music . . . let me know what you think of it . . . now back to the podcast. One of the main themes in 2019 is the focus on effective philanthropy amongst the wealthy.  Following the example of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation among others, measurable outcomes, specific examples of positive change and solutions delivered at scale are more and more important to the people making philanthropic investments.  Interested in seeing an example of a difficult philanthropic problem identified and addressed, I spoke with Jasmine Nahhas di Florio, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Partnerships, of EFE-Global.  It's difficult to not be impressed by Jasmine's background and the accomplishments of EFE.  Founded by Ron Bruder after a successful career in real estate development, Jasmine and EFE have devoted their efforts to providing opportunity and structure to men and women in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa).  Listen with me as we learn about the problems in the area, the challenges overcome and some of the successes that they have been able to achieve in an area that many hear about, but few understand. Below are some of the stories and links to EFE on Twitter and Facebook. https://efe.org/success-stories/alumni-stories Twitter: @EFE_Global https://www.facebook.com/EFEGlobal/ 1)  Introduction Jasmine Nahhas di Florio has over 20 years of experience spanning the nonprofit, philanthropy, government and private sectors. Having joined EFE in 2005, she has worked closely with the organization’s Founder and Chairman, Ronald Bruder, since its startup and is currently Senior Vice President for Strategy & Partnerships. Today, EFE is the leading youth employment and nonprofit job placement network in the Middle East and North Africa. Previously, Jasmine ran programs for private donors in Afghanistan for Afghan Women Leaders Connect at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and Arzu, a carpet social enterprise. Earlier in her career, Jasmine was a corporate attorney at the international law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, and she also served as an attorney-advisor at the U.S. Department of Treasury. Jasmine consulted the United Nations (UNFIP) on private-public sector partnerships. A Rhodes Scholar, Frank Knox Scholar and Fulbright Scholar, she is a graduate of the University of Alberta, Oxford University and Harvard Law School. She also completed the Columbia Business School's Social Enterprise Program Senior Leaders Program for Nonprofit Professionals and currently serves on the board of the Middle East Children’s Institute. Jasmine’s expert commentary on economic opportunity, women’s empowerment and youth issues has been featured in The Financial Times, Forbes, Stanford Social Innovations Journal, and Finance Middle East, among others. 2)  How did the EFE come about and how did you become associated with it? 3)  We watch the news and intuit the the economic situation in parts of the Middle East / North Africa are desperate.  How does this relate to the problem that EFE tries to solve? (EFE's WHITE PAPER ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION) 4)  This seems to be a widely supported goal- what are the challenges in addressing the regions? 5)  What are the different options for programs? 6)  How do you select your initiatives? 7)  Describe some of the successes? 8)  What are some of the future initiatives that are being considered? 9)  How do we stay in touch with you and find out ways to be involved with EFE? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZNdOo28u4c&feature=youtu.be https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Actually-Intelligent-Decision-Making-1-ebook/dp/B07FPQJJQT  

Today’s guest is Phil Giudice, Board Member at Ambri, FirstFuel, PRIME Coalition, Clean Air Task Force and NE Clean Energy Council. Most recently, Phil was the CEO of Ambri. Ambri, formerly Liquid Metal Battery Corporation, is a technology company creating cost effective, reliable, wide spread grid electricity storage solutions, enabling separation of power demand from power supply. Phil has more than 30 years' experience in the energy industry as a geologist, consultant, executive, and state official.Phil was appointed by US Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu to US DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewables Advisory Committee as well as its State Energy Advisory Board. In addition, he is a board member for the energy business leadership trade group Advanced Energy Economy as well as the efficiency start up FirstFuel. Prior to Ambri, Phil served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Undersecretary of Energy and as Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources, the state agency with primary responsibility for fulfilling Governor Deval Patrick's vision for a clean energy future. Prior to his service in the Patrick-Murray Administration, Phil was senior vice president and board member at EnerNOC, a start-up providing electricity demand-management services to businesses, institutions, utilities, and grid operators that became a public company in 2007. He was previously a senior partner and leader of Mercer Management Consulting's global energy utilities practice for 20 years. He started his career as a metals exploration geologist with Freeport-McMoRan and with Chevron. Phil is also active in the nonprofit realm, having help found the Center for Effective Philanthropy and serving as Board Chair for 8 years as well as currently serving on the President's Council of ACCION. In addition, he completed full terms on the boards of the City Year Boston, First Parish Church of Wayland, and Haitian Health Foundation. He was also the founding chair of Boston Cares. Phil is a geologist (B.S. from University of New Hampshire and M.S. in Economic Geology from the University of Arizona) and a management professional (M.B.A. from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth). In today’s episode, we cover: Phil’s fascinating career, and the different hats he has worn over the years as a strategy consultant, in oil and gas, in government, and in cleantech. The EnerNOC ride, from employee #3 to publicly traded Phil’s time as Energy Commissioner, and then as Undersecretary of Energy for the State of MA. The Ambri story. Phil’s reflections on decades of work on this area, and our seeming lack of progress. Some reasons for optimism. Phil’s rallying cry to me, and anyone else who wants to help in the climate fight. Phil’s views on carbon pricing. Some examples of how we have successfully solved some adjacent problems. Phil’s words of warning to me about my podcasting :) A substantive discussion about some of the barriers preventing more people from helping and more progress from being made. Phil’s advice and the areas he is most excited about. Links to topics discussed in this episode: Ambri: http://www.ambri.com/ Enel X (formerly EnerNOC): https://www.enelx.com/n-a/en Chevron: https://www.chevron.com/ Mercer: https://www.mercer.com/ Deval Patrick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deval_Patrick Ian Bowles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Bowles Dr. Donald Sadoway: https://dmse.mit.edu/people/donald-r-sadoway Total: https://www.total.com/en Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: https://www.rggi.org/ 350.org: https://350.org/ You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests. Enjoy the show!

In 2018, Americans gave $427 billion to charities of their choice. Phil Buchanan, founding chief executive of The Center for Effective Philanthropy and author of “Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count,” is working to make certain people have the best possible information to ensure those hard-earned dollars do the most possible good.   Phil has his father to thank for his sense of empathy, and his urge to give where it can be most impactful. An ardent social justice and worker’s rights activist, Phil’s father “sought to build relationships with people whose lives and experiences were vastly different from his, all in effort to understand them and create genuine connections.”   Those lessons became a cornerstone of Phil’s being, driving him to found The Center for Effective Philanthropy in 2001 and continue to serve as its president ever since. The center does research for many of the most-recognized names in the giving community, including Ford, Hewlett, MacArthur, Packard, and The Heinz Endowments.  His on-the-ground experience culminated in his 2019 book “Giving Done Right.”   Host Grant Oliphant’s conversation with Phil covers the “heart-versus-head conundrum” about giving that both individuals and philanthropies must wrestle with, the dangers of taking tainted money from donors with dubious – or worse – reputations, and why America’s nonprofit leaders are “our country’s unsung heroes.”     “We need to encourage givers to do their giving in a way that is not top down, that is not just about the pursuit of their own priorities,” Phil says. “Rather, give in ways that elevate the voices and opportunities of the most vulnerable.”   Phil has done his father proud. Hear why on this episode of “We Can Be.”   Listen today at heinz.org/podcast, or on leading podcast sites including Stitcher, Podbean, GooglePlay, iTunes and Spotify.   “We Can Be” is hosted by  Heinz Endowments President Grant Oliphant, and produced by the Endowments and Treehouse Media. Theme and incidental music by Josh Slifkin. Guest image by Josh Franzos. Guest inquiries can be made to Scott Roller at sroller@heinz.org.

Nonprofits often feel pressure to put on a show of positivity, especially in front of funders. In this episode of The Nonprofit Experience, Phil Buchanan from the Center for Effective Philanthropy and Tiffany Gueye of Blue Meridian Partners talk about the importance of sometimes brutal honesty about nonprofits' needs, inequities and barriers to equal treatment in the sector, and fighting for a work-life balance. Go to https://pj.news.chass.ncsu.edu/2019/08/28/be-honest-be-direct/ for images, timestamp topics, and other show notes.

The less we understand what philanthropy is all about, the less our ability to have the impact that we want. Guest Phil Buchanan, the President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy, greatly advocates for the importance of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector and helps foundations and individual donors to maximize their impact. Today on The Discovery Pod, Phil dives deep into the link between thoughtful leadership and effective philanthropy, giving advice to leaders who are being pulled into starting their own organization. He lays down the difference between social profit and philanthropy and shares his perspectives on the “right” indicators of performance, the importance of “getting proximate” to the people within and without the organization, and the challenge of creating an organizational culture and processes to identify and pursue the best ideas.

Calling all recent graduates! Don’t know what you want to do with your life? You’re not alone. Sarah Vermunt talks about her latest book Career Rookie: A Get-It-Together Guide for Grads, Students, and Career Newbies. Then, how do financial advisors get paid? Sandi Martin of Spring Financial Planning is here to take us through the options. Phil Buchanan, the president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, is here with some fundraising etiquette tips. And, Focusmate, a new tool that can help you beat procrastination and increase productivity. Plus, personal finance expert Lesley-Anne Scorgie on parental leave pitfalls and how to avoid them.

In episode 50, we talk to Phil Buchanan- founding CEO of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and author of a new book: Giving Done Right: Effective Giving and Making Every Dollar Count. We discuss current debates about philanthropy and what we need to do to ensure a positive narrative about the value of giving in our society as we head into the future. Including:   What is the core role of philanthropy within society which differentiates it from either state or market provision? A key strength of philanthropy is often argued to be its ability to drive society forward by taking risks and funding things that the state or market cannot - but how much current philanthropy actually lives up to this billing? Why has the idea that non-profits need to be “more business-like” become so widespread, and why is it wrong? One of the effects of taking an “investment approach” is that donors can then be reluctant to fund core costs or to give unrestricted funding- why is this such a problem? Is part of the problem with the “overhead myth” that donors want some measure of the effectiveness of their giving, and in the absence of compelling evidence they are forced to rely on unhelpful financial measures like overhead ratios? What can we do to provide them with better metrics? Is there a danger that the growing wave of scepticism, and even cynicism towards philanthropy, will have a negative impact on people’s willingness to give? Of the current critiques levelled at philanthropy, which are potentially misguided or overstated, and which are genuinely important to heed?   Some argue that since philanthropy is to some extent a product of structural inequality, it can never truly be part of the solution – but do some donors and funders recognise this challenge; and how are they genuinely pursuing structural change? The freedom that philanthropy has to run counter to the status quo or the policies and public opinion of a particular time has been a key part of driving historic social change. How do we preserve this freedom, whilst also answering concerns that unchecked philanthropic power could end up being anti-democratic? Do we need to make philanthropy more democratic, or accountable to the people and communities it is supposed to serve? If so, how? Is there a challenge in balancing long-term innovation against the needs of the present? i.e. when does "big bet" philanthropy become wasteful or self-indulgent, and how much wasted philanthropic effort are we as a society prepared to accept in the name of "discovery"?   Related Content: Phil’s Book, Giving Done Right: Effective Giving & Making Every Dollar Count The Center for Effective Philanthropy Phil’s recent Financial Times opinion piece, “Philanthropy’s blighted reputation threatens global giving “Stop trying to treat nonprofits “like a business””, FastCompany Giving Thought blog, ‘Innovation, Discovery & Philanthropic Legitimacy’ Giving Thought blog, ‘Philanthropy Anti-Democratic and Proud of It? Giving Thought blog, ‘”Winners Take All”, Philanthropy & Inequality’    

In this episode, Ellie interviews Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and author of the new book, Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count. Phil describes four dimensions of effective philanthropy and much more. Get the show notes and links to resources at successfulgenerations.com/episode062.

Phil Buchanan, the President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, has been helping foundations do their work better for almost two decades. But given that philanthropy is one step removed from the action, does that mean that Phil is helping people to help people who help people? What role do foundations and the organizations that support them play in improving people’s lives? And maybe most important, how can donors of all kinds figure out how to make sure their funding is as effective as possible? In this episode of Let’s Hear It, Phil talks with Eric about how philanthropy can make a difference, and they discuss Phil’s new book, Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count. Eric notes that Phil, a former door-to-door fundraiser, has gone from playing the kazoo in the subway to conducting at Carnegie Hall. In their conversation after, Kirk chides Eric for asking tough questions, and Eric is classically defensive. What do you think? You can hear it all here at Let’s Hear It.

Phil Buchanan, the President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, has been helping foundations do their work better for almost two decades. But given that philanthropy is one step removed from the action, does that mean that Phil is helping people to help people who help people? What role do foundations and the organizations that support them play in improving people’s lives? And maybe most important, how can donors of all kinds figure out how to make sure their funding is as effective as possible? In this episode of Let’s Hear It, Phil talks with Eric about how philanthropy can make a difference, and they discuss Phil’s new book, Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count. Eric notes that Phil, a former door-to-door fundraiser, has gone from playing the kazoo in the subway to conducting at Carnegie Hall. In their conversation after, Kirk chides Eric for asking tough questions, and Eric is classically defensive. What do you think? You can hear it all here at Let’s Hear It.

June Grasso, Bloomberg News Legal Analyst, and Anna Edgerton, Bloomberg News Congressional Reporter, break down the details of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, discusses his book "Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count." Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman shares his outlook for the private equity environment and plans to convert to a corporation, Bloomberg News Private Equity Reporter Heather Perlberg follows up with analysis of Schwarzman’s comments. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Global Economics Editor Cristina Lindblad, discuss the Businessweek cover story on whether inflation is dead. And we Drive to the Close with David Dietze, President and Chief Investment Strategist at Point View Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.  Producer: Paul Brennan 

June Grasso, Bloomberg News Legal Analyst, and Anna Edgerton, Bloomberg News Congressional Reporter, break down the details of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, discusses his book "Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count." Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman shares his outlook for the private equity environment and plans to convert to a corporation, Bloomberg News Private Equity Reporter Heather Perlberg follows up with analysis of Schwarzman's comments. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Global Economics Editor Cristina Lindblad, discuss the Businessweek cover story on whether inflation is dead. And we Drive to the Close with David Dietze, President and Chief Investment Strategist at Point View Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.  Producer: Paul Brennan  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. One of the world’s leading experts on philanthropy, Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and author of the book Giving Done Right, joined me to share insights about philanthropy. His fundamental premise is that giving effectively is more difficult than getting money for most philanthropists. He first notes that while the nonprofit sector is much maligned--perhaps because there are still problems in the world--it’s work is both important and generally effective. Philanthropy is different from investing--in many ways more difficult--and requires a unique set of skills. He also argues that nonprofits must by their nature collaborate rather than compete. Tune in to watch the entire interview in the video player at the top of this article. Click the following link to learn my insider secrets to media publicity for social impact: http://bit.ly/75offmedia.

On this special edition of Returns on Investment, we're featuring a panel discussion from The Liquidnet for Good 10 Year Anniversary Forum. The conversation focuses on the future of philanthropy and includes Fay Twersky of the Hewlett Foundation, Dennis Whittle of Feedback Labs, and Blue Meridian's Chuck Harris. The moderator is business and philanthropy journalist Mark Gunther. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impact-alpha/message

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Read the full Your Mark on the World article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/28QSft9. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. One of Utah’s leading nonprofit fundraising professionals recently left the Community Foundation of Utah where I serve on the board to launch her own business serving nonprofits. Katherine Fife is the founder of Philanthropy Matters. Katherine recently share three tips with me for more effective philanthropy. I’ll share them here: 1. Giving options are multiplying. The philanthropic landscape is changing, both for those who make charitable gifts, as well as for those who are receiving them and putting them to work for social good. The options for giving are growing exponentially and charitable giving is no longer as simple as writing a check. Gifts are made for more personal reasons and based upon impact. 2. Investing parallels giving. More and more philanthropists are beginning to mirror their philanthropic giving with their personal financial investments. In the past, philanthropists and donors would manage their charitable giving in a completely separate way from their financial investments. In many circumstances, the two were often in conflict with one another. Today, social and financial returns are now being integrated and can even have complimentary portfolios. Read the full Your Mark on the World article and watch the interview here: http://bit.ly/28QSft9. Need a speaker for an event, learn more about Devin Thorpe at devinthorpe.com.

In Episode #271, Will Ortel sits down with an investor, Ron Bruder, who has made the transition in the hopes that others can learn from his journey. Ron Bruder established Education for Employment at the beginning of the century to target the problem of Arab youth unemployment. Since that time, his foundation has spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa and won acclaim from the World Economic Forum, The Guardian, and former US President Bill Clinton. In this interview, Bruder discusses how he chose to dedicate himself to philanthropy, the tools he has found useful, and how philanthropy can influence the future.  

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“Folks sometimes forget that philanthropy is addressing the very problems that have defied market solutions or in some cases are the result of market failure," says Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy. But sometimes that is overlooked or underestimated by the start-up world, according to Buchanan. “There's way too much ignorance about the sector," Buchanan tells us. "Particularly given what an important role it has played in this country, and the fact that our nonprofit sector, with all its flaws and all its faults, and all the ways it could be better, is the envy of the world."

How do we know when our donations are helping, and how much they are helping? Are charities roughly equally good, or are some much more effective than others? Toby Ord and Harry Shannon discuss effective philanthropy from different angles. When we make donations to good causes we are trying to help make the world a better place. But what is the best way to do this? How do we know when our donations are helping, and how much they are helping? Are charities roughly equally good, or are some much more effective than others? And should we encourage our governments to do more?