Podcasts about Philanthropy

Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour and they talk all about LSU/Ole Miss, what the tailgating scene will be like, what they think will happen in the game, who has more pressure on them, and more (3:00). We've got 5 Things for the weekend presented by the National Guard including Memphis/UT-Martin, NFL Week 2, Top 25 games, SEC games, Ole Miss/LSU (1:07:02). Vinnie Verno returns for Philanthropy and has a 10pt teaser for you and picks on Vandy/NCST, Miss St/South Carolina and Ole Miss/LSU (1:42:35)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

As federal support for climate action in the US is cut back, a difficult question is coming into focus: what happens to clean-energy projects that still make economic sense, but no longer have Washington behind them? For low-income communities in particular, this is not just a policy story. It is about electricity bills, resilience during storms and heatwaves, access to financing, and whether practical projects such as solar, storage, and efficiency upgrades can still get built.Host Ed Crooks is joined by Amir Kirkwood, Chief Executive of the Justice Climate Fund, and Melanie Allen, Chief Executive of the Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice. Together, they explain how a network of community lenders, philanthropies, green banks and local partners is trying to keep momentum alive even as federal climate funding is frozen, litigated or wound back.A central theme of the conversation is that the real constraint is not just ideology or even demand for clean energy, but the structure of finance. Amir argues that many community projects do not need breakthrough technology so much as access to affordable capital and better risk sharing. His case is that catalytic tools such as credit enhancements, loan-loss reserves and blended capital can still unlock much larger pools of private investment, even if they cannot fully replace the scale of federal support that the Inflation Reduction Act was meant to provide.Melanie brings that argument down to ground level with examples of what those projects look like in practice. In Texas, local “hub homes” equipped with solar panels and batteries are giving neighbourhoods places to charge phones, run medical devices and stay cool during outages. In North Carolina, a stalled solar project for a wastewater facility was revived through a mix of local partnership and creative financing. In Georgia, a church cut its monthly energy bill sharply after installing solar, storage and EV charging. Across those examples, the point is the same: in many communities, clean energy is advancing less as an abstract climate commitment than as a practical answer to affordability, reliability and local resilience.That tension between climate ambition and kitchen-table economics runs through the entire discussion. Both guests argue that people move first for pocketbook reasons, and that the strongest case for these investments is often lower bills, stronger community institutions and better protection against system shocks. The politics may have changed in Washington, but the local need for cheaper, more reliable energy has not. In that sense, the conversation suggests that the next phase of US climate action may be driven less by federal grants and more by the ability to assemble credible local deals that solve several problems at once.But Melanie and Amir are also clear-eyed about the limits of that approach. Philanthropy can be catalytic, not substitutive. Tax-credit changes, direct-pay deadlines and higher supply-chain costs are all making projects harder to close. The question, then, is whether this emerging blend of community finance and private capital can keep enough projects moving to prove the model at scale. What is at stake is not only the pace of decarbonisation, but whether the benefits of the energy transition will still reach the communities that need them most.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi traces how the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund has provided roughly $1.9 million for HART expansion, contributed to the regional Bridge Shelter effort, and also appears among the financial supporters of The Columbian's Community Funded Journalism program covering homelessness and housing. Bracchi argues the public benefits from seeing those relationships on the same page. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-when-the-same-money-helps-fund-the-program-and-the-story/ #Homelessness #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #Philanthropy #JournalismEthics #BridgeShelter #HART #PublicFunding #Opinion #WashingtonState

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Fritz, CFRE, MPNL and Muneeb Syed, CFRE, the first-ever co-chairs of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada. Amanda and Muneeb reflect on stepping into a role with no precedent, from building their own playbook to navigating moments of self-doubt along the way. They share candid lessons on collaboration — knowing when to lead versus step back, communicating through disagreement, and what a true peer partnership can teach that traditional mentorship can't.   Guests: Muneeb Syed, CFRE: Muneeb has been serving on the board of AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada since 2021 and currently he Co-Chairs the board with Amanda Fritz. His educational background is in Marketing, Public Policy, and Management, and he attained his CFRE designation in 2015. Muneeb was also among the inaugural cohort of AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada's Inclusion and Philanthropy Fellowship program. Muneeb has over seventeen years of progressive experience in front-line and leadership positions. After starting his career in fundraising for the international development sector with UNICEF Canada, Muneeb transitioned into advancement for the post-secondary education sector with Toronto Metropolitan University and, his alma mater, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University. He joined the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies as their Advancement lead in 2022 to provide leadership and advice on adapting advancement best practices for open-enrollment, lifelong learning, and workforce development-related upskilling programs. Under his leadership, the division recently secured their largest gift of $1.88M, which is also the second-largest gift ever received by a Canadian university for an upskilling program. As a part of University of Toronto's Defy Gravity campaign, Muneeb is currently leading one of the largest fundraising and community engagement efforts for continuing education programs on behalf of his division and the University of Toronto in Canadian history.   Amanda Fritz, CFRE, MPNL: Amanda Fritz is a fundraising matchmaker! Her passion is to connect philanthropically-minded people with the high-impact projects and ideas that will truly make a difference in the world. Amanda was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec and completed degrees in Psychology and Public Relations at McGill University. In 2013 she earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive accreditation (CFRE), becoming one of the youngest CFRE professionals in Quebec. In 2020, Amanda obtained her Masters in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership from Carleton University.  Amanda's 17-year career in the non-profit sector spans education, health, and community. She is passionate about leveraging data and modernizing the way our field's professionals approach major giving, capital campaigns, and volunteer management. In her current role as Director of Major Giving and Campaign Tracking for CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, Amanda works with organizational leadership and top volunteers to put in place the strategies and tools needed to secure $500M in new philanthropic investments for the institution – the most ambitious campaign ever undertaken by a healthcare institution in Quebec. In addition to her role as Co-Chair of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - Canada, Amanda proudly serves on the Board of Directors of Champions for Life and Como Golf Club. In 2018, the Governor General awarded Amanda the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers for her service to youth education.  Hosts:  Jarrod Williams, MBLI, CFRE, is a courageous, strategic, and results-oriented fundraising leader with over a decade of experience driving revenue growth, donor engagement, and organizational visibility. He is committed to building cultures of philanthropy within mission-driven organizations and brings a proven track record across major gifts, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, event strategy, and data-informed decision-making within both arts and social justice and organizations. He serves as a Client Experience Leader for Veritus Group, where he educates and coaches fundraisers across the country on innovative mid-level and major gift strategies. In this role, he partners with organizations nationwide to strengthen donor pipelines, elevate fundraising performance, and build sustainable revenue models. Jarrod has been recognized for his leadership and influence and remains actively engaged in advancing the fundraising profession. He serves on the AFP Global Emerging Leaders Committee and the AFP LEAD Education Committee, supporting the development of the next generation of fundraising professionals. In 2020, he was named a Top 30 Under 30 Young Professional by 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati. He is also a graduate of the Urban Leaders Institute through the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, where he earned the Best-in-Class Award for Best Connector—recognizing his ability to build meaningful relationships and mobilize others around a shared vision. He is a proud Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a graduate of the AFP Global Faculty Training Academy. Jarrod holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from Wright State University and a master's degree in Business Leadership and Innovation from Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they unpack New York City and Los Angeles school AI restrictions, the launch of a new AI tutor from Aristotle, and how Salesforce is supporting educators, students, and career pathways in the AI era.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:01:57] AI, cognitive offloading, and the future of learning[00:06:21] New York City restricts student-facing AI tools in schools[00:11:13] AI, edtech, and the growing technology backlash[00:15:08] The paradox of banning AI in schools[00:22:58] AI policy across New York, Los Angeles, and Miami-DadePlus, special guests:[00:33:49] Shan Reddy and Vivek Vajipey, Co-founders of Aristotle, on building an AI tutor designed around pedagogy and student learning[01:01:15] Dr. Ron C. Smith, VP of Philanthropy at Salesforce, on supporting educators, students, and career pathways in the AI era

He kept promising himself he would fight poverty one day. First at retirement. Then in his fifties. Then his forties. Until the day it felt like he was lying to himself. So one weekend he started cold-calling nonprofits at random, and walked away from a career most people spend their lives chasing.Atul Satija is the founder of The/Nudge Institute, one of India's most ambitious anti-poverty organisations, and the “Founder 2.0” of GiveIndia. Before that, he spent nearly two decades in the front line of the tech industry: Google, then InMobi, where he sat in the room as it raised 200 million dollars from SoftBank and had to make the calls that come with that kind of money. He has pledged half his net worth to giving. He is the person JP wanted to talk to about the single hardest question in social impact: not how to care, but how to make caring actually work at scale.I came to this conversation from my own leap. When I moved from leading teams at Microsoft to building Live for Good, I discovered something that still surprises me: it can be harder to raise a small grant for a good cause than to close an enormous enterprise deal. Atul has lived that gap for years, and he has thought harder than almost anyone about how to close it. What he taught me is that generosity is not enough. You have to engineer it.In our conversation, we explore:→ What extreme poverty actually is: families of five or six living on three hundred dollars a year, and why the loss of dignity cuts as deep as the loss of income→ Why the model that lifts a family out of poverty for good worked everywhere and scaled nowhere, and his answer: shape the state, do not replace it→ The jar, the rocks and the sand: “you don't want to build a parallel railroad, you want to fix what's broken so bigger trains run on the same track”→ Give till it hurts: why the poorest communities give a larger share of what they have than the richest do→ AI seen from the bottom: why, for those who have almost nothing, there is nothing left for it to take“If you're giving what does not change anything in your life, then it is not really giving. You're buying something with some extra money.”Atul Satija, founder of The/Nudge InstituteIf you have ever told yourself you will do the meaningful thing later, once the timing is right, this episode is about the day later stops being an option.

Most nonprofits are taught to think of every other organization in their space as competition for the same limited pool of donors. Heather Ray, founder and CEO of Project Sanctuary, and her colleague Catherine Ganley say that mindset is exactly backwards, and it may be one reason so many organizations struggle to grow past their first few years. On a recent episode of the Charity Charge Show, they explained how a collaboration-first approach, paired with a genuinely specific niche, has kept Project Sanctuary operating for close to 20 years.Project Sanctuary provides therapeutic retreats and up to two years of follow-on support for military, veteran, and first responder families, treating the whole family unit rather than just the service member. Ray started the organization after recognizing that veterans returning home were getting help while their families were not, leaving a gap that no other organization at the time was filling. ---------------------------About Charity ChargeCharity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

Helen Clark served as Prime Minister of New Zealand for three consecutive terms and went on to become Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme for two terms, one of the most senior roles in the entire UN system. In this episode of Do One Better Podcast, Alberto Lidji sits down with Helen for a wide ranging conversation covering her grassroots political beginnings in New Zealand's anti-apartheid movement, the state of global progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, and the fragile state of the international order. Helen and Alberto discuss the importance of building pragmatic coalitions and cross sector collaboration, the role philanthropy can play amid shrinking development aid, the future of Asian philanthropy on the world stage, and her work chairing Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. They also explore the powerful role sport and volunteering play at grassroots level in building stronger communities. This conversation was recorded at the PBC 2026 Forum (Philanthropy for Better Cities 2026) in Hong Kong, and forms part of a special series marking the forum's 10th anniversary, convened by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, in association with the Institute of Philanthropy. It is a candid and ultimately hopeful conversation about how each of us, whatever our platform, can choose to do good. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 350+ case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. 

What is Table 1 Vegas? Learn more here:https://table1.vegasNoah Schwartz had a $125K Wall Street job offer waiting.Then one Sunday changed the math.He wired $1,000 through Western Union, sat down in a PokerStars $1K, and about 12 hours later had $580,000.So yeah.Morgan Stanley got told to kick rocks.But Noah's story starts way before the score.Miami Beach.Baseball.A lefty arm that was supposed to be his future.His dad getting sick.An elbow injury.An air mattress on a childhood friend's floor.A security guard job where another guard would clock him in while Noah hid in the back room and played online poker.Then poker opened every door.And also kicked him through a few walls.In this episode of The Table 1 Podcast, Noah Schwartz joins Art Parmann and Justin Young to talk through the full ride: ♠️ Growing up in Miami and thinking baseball was the plan ♥️ Losing his dad young and having to grow up fast ♦️ Tearing up his elbow and finding poker at the exact wrong/right time ♣️ Playing Madden and Monopoly for real money ♠️ Paying a security guard to clock him in while he played online ♥️ Wiring $1K to PokerStars with only a few grand to his name ♦️ Turning that into $580K in one night ♣️ Saying no to Wall Street after the biggest score of his life ♠️ Winning $394K at Borgata and taking it home in cash ♥️ Getting stopped by TSA with a bag full of money ♦️ Flying Spirit with $400K stuffed in the overhead bin ♣️ Buying a Range Rover in cash ♠️ Playing the $1M Big One for One Drop ♥️ The aces hand that still hurts ♦️ The second One Drop run that sent him straight to the dice table ♣️ High-stakes craps, Antonio stories, prop bets, and poker-life chaos ♠️ Why money alone never fixed what he thought it would ♥️ Fatherhood, investing, philanthropy, and what matters nowWe also get into: the early online poker boom PartyPoker and PokerStars nostalgia why poker players need early run-good bankroll management before anyone knew what bankroll management was WPT life when the fields were single-entry and massive One Drop pressure the difference between poker bad beats and real-life bad beats Real American Freestyle and why Noah would rather build memories with his kids than chase every tournament on the calendar.This one is a poker story.But it's also a life story.A baseball dream ended.A poker career appeared.A Wall Street path vanished.And somehow, a kid sleeping on a friend's floor ended up playing million-dollar buy-ins.

Phil and David welcome Max & Helen's chef Mason Royal and the diner's creative director Lily Rosenthal Royal for a delicious "Naked Lunch" conversation and a veritable feast of food from the Larchmont diner everybody loves. For more on Max & Helen's, go to https://www.maxandhelens.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio for the first hour, Devin updates us on the predicament he was in yesterday (3:00), we'll talk 49ers/Rams + Mike Evans debut for the Niners (22:51), Boise/Memphis + what a win would mean for the Tigers and their attendance going forward (22:51). We have 5 Things for the weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard including the US Open, NFL Week 1, Top 25 Games, SEC slate, and Memphis/Boise (1:06:49). Vinnie Verno is back with Philanthropy...3 games: Miss State/Minnesota, Ole Miss/Charlotte, Texas/Ohio St (1:39:21)Host: Chris VernonContributors: Jon Roser, Devin WalkerGuest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon WallaceAssociate Producer: Jena Broyles

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres welcomes back Alexander Huff, Founder of DAFshare, for the launch of a new segment, Philanthropy Unfiltered. Alexander shares the vision behind the series and discusses how philanthropy is evolving from reactive charitable giving into a more strategic approach to creating long-term impact. The conversation explores donor-advised funds (DAFs), philanthropic advisors, technology, investing, and how thoughtful planning can help individuals build a lasting legacy through giving. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

$200 for cement. $500 for a business upgrade. A few receipts and a real relationship. That's the kind of giving that actually lands, and it's what we dig into with Forrest Mcsweeney, founder of the Uplift Project, a grassroots nonprofit focused on direct microgrants and practical support in rural Guyana.We talk about Forrest's unconventional upbringing traveling through Central and South America, the outdoor work that funds his seasons, and the six-month solo road trip that sharpened his sense of what matters. Then we get into the story that crystallized his philosophy: a family in Senegal that had everything needed to expand their home except the last $200 for cement. That “last hurdle” becomes the lens for understanding poverty, dignity, and why bottom-up solutions often outperform top-down charity.From there, Forrest breaks down how the Uplift Project operates with transparency and accountability: interviewing local entrepreneurs, prioritizing women with children, documenting exactly what a $500 grant will buy, and following up with photos and receipts. You'll hear what that looks like on the ground in remote communities reachable only by boat, plus the ripple effects of funding a seamstress's solar-powered setup, a baker's larger oven, and emerging needs like rainwater tanks for clean drinking water, school supplies, and uniforms.If you care about sustainable development, nonprofit transparency, and real-world impact per dollar, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating or review so more people can find these stories.To learn more about Forrest and The Uplift Project check out www.upliftproject.org. You can also follow along on Instagram @upliftprojectgy and on YouTube @upliftprojectgy.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeDiscover the journeys that do more than take you somewhere new—they change the way you see yourself and the world. Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel explores unforgettable adventures, hidden places, and the transformative power of stepping beyond the familiar.Check out Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure. 

Most nonprofits that fold don't fail because the mission stopped mattering. They fail because 80% of the budget sat on top of one grant, one donor, or one contract, and that one thing disappeared. HawkWatch International has avoided that trap for 40 years, and CEO Nikki Wayment says the fix is not complicated: stop putting all your eggs in one basket, and start treating every donor relationship like it's worth building for a decade, not a campaign.HawkWatch is a Utah-based raptor conservation nonprofit built on migration research. It has weathered four decades of funding cycles, a pandemic, and the kind of donor fatigue that hits every cause-based organization eventually. On a recent episode of the Charity Charge Show, Wayment walked through exactly how the organization has stayed financially sound long enough to reach its 40th anniversary, and the lessons apply well beyond conservation work.Quick SummaryHawkWatch International has operated for 40 years by continually adding new, uncorrelated revenue sources instead of depending on one.Personal donor stewardship (handwritten notes, thank you calls with no ask attached) converted a $50 a year donor into a $250,000 estate gift.Only about 5% of most people's net worth sits in cash, which means nonprofits that only ask for checks are missing the other 95% of what donors could give.A 16 acre property gift and a corporate card built for nonprofit cash flow both show up in the episode as the kind of unplanned, unconventional support that keeps a mission-driven organization solvent. ---------------------------About Charity ChargeCharity Charge is a financial technology company serving the nonprofit sector. From the Charity Charge Nonprofit Credit Card to bookkeeping, gift card disbursements, and state compliance, we help mission-driven organizations streamline operations and stay financially strong. Learn more at charitycharge.com.

What if you have been a philanthropist your whole life and just didn't know it? In this episode of Someone Gets Me, Dianne A. Allen redefines what philanthropy actually means, tracing it back to its Greek root as the love of humanity. She makes the case that gifted and neurodivergent people, with their natural impulsivity, deep empathy, and drive to connect and contribute, are philanthropists by nature, not by net worth. She invites us to look honestly at how we steward our time, our talent, and our treasure in service of the people and the world around us. Because your smile, your insight, your presence, and your willingness to sit with someone in their pain are creating a ripple effect far greater than you will ever fully know. If you have ever ruled yourself out of the philanthropist category because you don't have millions to give, this episode is here to change that.   Watch the Someone Gets Me Podcast – Philanthropy Doesn't Take Millions   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the channel, tap the notification bell, and leave a comment!   You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.   How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   Dianne A. Allen, MA is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience coupled with years of formal education to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   Check out Dianne's new book, Care for the Neurodivergent Soul. https://a.co/d/cTBSxQv   Visit Dianne's Amazon author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F7N457KS   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868   Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/    

Send us Fan MailMost nonprofits ask foundations for what they think a funder is comfortable giving, not what the mission actually needs to succeed. That gap is costing the sector real impact. This episode pulls back the curtain on how private philanthropy really operates: why 95% of foundation assets sit invested with zero connection to mission, why "private" family foundations are actually funded with public money, and why the polite, small ask has become the norm even when it guarantees failure. On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria sits down with Glenn Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation and author of Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short, to talk about what happens when a foundation commits to spending down its entire endowment instead of sitting on it. Connect with Glenn on LinkedInVisit their websiteCheck out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the show

In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by Adrian Sargeant, Ph.D., co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy and a pioneering researcher in donor relationships, stewardship, and fundraising, to explore what it really means when fundraisers say that fundraising is “all about relationships.” Drawing on decades of research, Sargeant explains how his own thinking about fundraising has evolved. Rather than viewing fundraising simply as raising money for a good cause, he now describes the profession as being responsible for “stewarding the human capacity to love.” That shift changes how fundraisers think about donor relationships, moving beyond traditional measures such as satisfaction, trust, and commitment toward three deeper dimensions: identity, well-being, and love. Sargeant begins with donor identity and the importance of understanding not merely why donors give, but who they believe themselves to be when they give. Simple surveys asking supporters for five words that describe themselves, and five words describing themselves as supporters of the organization, can reveal language that fundraisers can incorporate into communications. Instead of simply thanking someone for a “kind donation,” for example, an organization might thank the donor “for your kindness,” reinforcing the donor's sense of identity and creating a warmer, more personal experience. Bill and Adrian also explore three elements of donor well-being: connection, autonomy, and competence. Donors may want to feel connected to beneficiaries, a particular community, an organization's mission, a faith tradition, or even a beloved institutional brand. They also benefit from feeling that they exercised meaningful choice and personally helped make something happen. Finally, donors want to feel competent in expressing their care for others. Fundraising communications that intentionally reinforce these experiences can strengthen relationships while also producing measurable financial results. Those results can be substantial. Sargeant says that experiments incorporating identity and well-being into fundraising communications have often doubled campaign income after several rounds of testing. Even relatively simple changes in the language used to describe donors have produced increases in giving of more than 20 percent. The goal, however, is not manipulation. It is to communicate in ways that more accurately reflect who donors are, what they value, and how they want their philanthropy to feel. For organizations with limited staff and resources, Sargeant recommends starting with simple, practical steps. A short donor survey can become part of the stewardship process while generating valuable information about identity and preferred connections. Organizations can then use those insights to improve communications and segmentation: learning which beneficiaries, causes, or aspects of the mission individual donors most want to feel connected to. The approach does not require an enormous donor relations department, but it does require curiosity, intentionality, and support from organizational leadership. The central takeaway is that effective donor relationships begin with seeing donors as people rather than transactions. Philanthropy itself is rooted in the idea of “love for humankind,” and Sargeant's research offers fundraisers practical, evidence-based ways to bring that idea into everyday stewardship. By understanding donor identity, strengthening well-being, and creating warmer, more personal communications, fundraisers can help supporters experience greater joy in giving while building the kind of relationships that lead to sustainable, lifelong philanthropy.

Phil and David are joined by their brilliantly talented friend Will Forte for an animated conversation about the remarkable fall and rise of "Coyote Vs. Acme," how Phil shared a desk with Chuck Jones, how Will loved working with Bruce Dern in "Nebraska" and how Will and David had a far more stormy experience working with P. Diddy. Go see "Coyote Vs. Acme" -- for more info on where it's playing near you, go to  https://www.coyotevsacme.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk with Katie Chatas who I met in New Haven through a board we are both on and she will speak from the board member and donor perspective. Katie details the exciting women's initiative she helped launch at Williams College called The W and what it was like for her to be a volunteer and founding member of that effort. Katie loves her alma maters and debunks fears around peer solicitation. Listen to learn more!

What will it take for philanthropy to unlock the extraordinary potential of 501(c)(4)s? In this episode, co-hosts Glen Galaich and Ralph Lewin, Executive Director of the Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund, challenge the fake rules telling philanthropy to stay neutral, avoid risk, stick to funding 501(c)(3)s, and keep political work at arm's length. They're joined by Leah Greenberg, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Indivisible, a nationwide movement of everyday people organizing across all 50 states. Leah pulls back the curtain on what happens after the protest: local organizing, voter registration, advocacy, mutual aid, relationship-building, and the hard work of turning moments of public anger into sustained political participation. She also challenges funders to stop treating 501(c)(3) status as a moral status and to take seriously what well-resourced 501(c)(4) work can unlock. Together, Leah, Ralph, and Glen pose a sharper question to philanthropy: if the goal is real democratic change, are funders willing to back the people actually organizing to win?

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, Michelle Glogovac interviews David Conrad Perez about his new book, Fire in the Heart of the City. They explore the history of New York City through the lens of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, examining its lasting impact on labor rights, workplace safety, philanthropy, and social reform. Perez shares the historical inspiration behind his work and discusses how this pivotal moment continues to shape conversations about workers, inequality, and the responsibility of communities to create meaningful change.What We're Talking About...The history and lasting impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireThe rise of modern philanthropy and charitable giving in New York CityHow media manipulation and public relations shape public perceptionThe influence of wealthy elites and philanthropy on social policyThe contributions of immigrant women to the labor movement and workers' rightsThe evolution of labor unions, workers' rights, and social activism in AmericaChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:04 Overview of the Book and Its Significance03:29 The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: What Happened04:55 The Aftermath and Public Reaction to the Fire06:20 The Rise of Philanthropy and Its Complexities07:02 The Connection to New York Times and Media12:43 Why the Author Chose to Tell This Story14:51 Research Process and Archival Work24:23 Lessons and Legacy of the Fire and Social Movements29:10 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionLinks MentionedDavid Conrad-Perez's website: www.davidconradperez.com

On this episode of the Charity Charge Show, host Stephen Garten sits down with Dave LeVan, CEO of Water for Good, to talk about how a faith-based water nonprofit doubled its reach without doubling its budget. The conversation covers mergers, decentralization, technology, fundraising, and a mindset shift that most nonprofit leaders never make. Charity Charge builds financial tools for the 501(c)(3) organizations doing exactly this kind of work, which is why these operator-to-operator conversations sit at the center of the show.Quick SummaryWater for Good delivers water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs in some of the hardest-to-reach communities in sub-Saharan Africa and Cambodia.Its three-year "Healthy Village" model has kept 92% of water points flowing and cut childhood diarrhea by 90% over the past decade, per LeVan.The organization moved roughly 90% of its 280 staff in-country and gave frontline teams live data, which flattened the hierarchy and reduced burnout.Water for Good was formed by merging two healthy nonprofits, a rare move that let each contribute its strengths instead of hiring to fill gaps.LeVan's north star: solve the problem and put the organization out of business, not protect it.Who is Dave LeVan?Dave LeVan is the CEO of Water for Good, a faith-based nonprofit that transforms lives through access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene. The organization works in difficult places, including the Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Cambodia. LeVan spent most of his career in the for-profit world, including a transformation role at Walmart, before joining the organization first as a donor, then a board member, then chief executive.How big is the global water access problem?Roughly 697 million people worldwide lack basic access to safe water, meaning they cannot collect it and get home within 30 minutes, the World Health Organization's threshold for basic access. LeVan's figure aligns with the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme's 2025 estimates, which show more than two billion people without safely managed drinking water and hundreds of millions still relying on unsafe or unimproved sources.Beyond the raw count, LeVan describes a second, hidden cost: women and children spend an estimated 100 million hours a day walking for water. The problem is twofold, he explains: the time it consumes and the fact that the source at the end of the walk is usually unsafe.

Carolyn Woodard covers three threads in nonprofit AI news this week: new funding questions, a  look at how AI is showing up for kids heading back to school, and a new advocacy group taking on AI regulation.Coefficient Giving, formerly Open Philanthropy, just announced it's raising its global health commitment from 175 million to 1 billion, betting that AI wealth will flow into philanthropy as OpenAI and Anthropic move toward going public. Their first grant is funding bed nets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Last week Carolyn mentioned the Bridgespan and NTEN report and one state  on her mind: 69% of nonprofits surveyed reported zero AI funding of any kind, even as nearly all of them are experimenting with the tools.In other news, Meta will pay 17 to 18 billion across the states to curb youth social media addiction, bringing new limits like daily time caps and night mode. In addition to teen social media use, data from Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Census shows 86% of kids 9 to 17 have used AI, 72% of teens have used an AI companion, and nearly half of surveyed kids have never talked with a parent about AI safety. With over 100 state bills in play and most AI rules still left up to individual teachers, she discusses what this patchwork will mean for nonprofits working in education, youth development, and mental health.Finally, Carolyn covers a new advocacy group, Irreplaceable, born out of the climate organizing world, that launched this week to apply decades of environmental organizing lessons to AI regulation specifically. In recent polling 75% of Americans oppose local data centers, and 70% think AI is moving too fast.Resources:Increasing Our 2026 Allocation to GiveWell's Recommendations to $1 Billion – Coefficient Giving – https://coefficientgiving.org/research/increasing-our-2026-allocation-to-givewells-recommendations-to-1-billion/Coefficient Giving Boosts Pledge to $1 Billion, Banking on an AI Windfall – Chronicle of Philanthropy (paywalled/metered) – https://www.philanthropy.com/news/coefficient-giving-boosts-pledge-to-1-billion-banking-on-an-ai-windfall/Choosing Your AI Path: A Framework for Nonprofit Leaders to Make Strategic Choices – Bridgespan/NTEN – https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/choosing-your-ai-path-a-framework-for-nonprofit-leaders-to-make-strategic-choicesWhere Does Your Foundation Stand on AI? The AI Journey Map for Philanthropy – Project Evident – https://projectevident.org/news/where-does-your-foundation-stand-on-ai-introducing-the-ai-journey-map-for-philanthropy/Meta, States Agree to $17 Billion Settlement in Child Safety Trial – NPR – https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/nx-s1-5944781/meta-settlement-child-safety-lawsuitAdults Have Struggled to Set Rules for AI in School. These Teens Figured It Out – NPR (Cory Turner) – https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/npr/2026/07/30/nx-s1-5853571/adults-have-struggled-to-set-rules-for-ai-in-school-these-teens-figured-it-out/The Common Sense Media Census: AI Use by Tweens and Teens (2026) – Common Sense Media – https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/a-comprehensive-report-on-teens-tweens-and-aiIn the US, Caution Rules on AI Ahead of K-12 School Year – Tech Policy Press – https://www.techpolicy.press/in-the-us-caution-rules-on-ai-ahead-of-k12-school-year/How AI Is Changing Education – Here & Now (WBUR/NPR, Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat) – https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/15/ai-educationCould Artificial Intelligence Improve Special Education? – Consider This from NPR – https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5828907/could-artificial-intelligence-improve-special-educationFrom AI Policies to AI Literacy in Education – Forbes (Heather Wishart-Smith) – https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherwishartsmith/2026/05/20/from-ai-policies-to-ai-literacy-in-education/AI Is Eliminating Entry-Level Jobs. Education Needs to Fill the Gap – Fast Company – https://www.fastcompany.com/91552415/ai-is-eliminating-entry-level-jobs-education-needs-to-fill-the-gapAI Is Routine for College Students, Despite Campus Limits – Gallup (Lumina Foundation-Gallup 2026 State of Higher Education Study) – https://news.gallup.com/poll/704090/routine-college-students-despite-campus-limits.aspxOpenAI's Postmortem Recasts the Hugging Face Breach as an Incident Response Failure – IANS Research – https://www.iansresearch.com/resources/all-blogs/post/security-blog/2026/08/28/openai's-postmortem-recasts-the-hugging-face-breach-as-an-incident-response-failureMake AI Companies Criminally Liable for Preventable Harm – Tech Policy Press – https://www.techpolicy.press/make-ai-companies-criminally-liable-for-preventable-harm/The AI Backlash Gets Professional – The Atlantic (Matteo Wong) – https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/08/irreplaceable-climate-activists-ai-backlash/688404/Irreplaceable – new nonprofit fighting for AI regulation - irreplaceable.org _______________________________Start a conversation :)Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.comon LinkedIn on reddit/r/nonprofitITmanagementon the Community IT websiteThanks for listening. 

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Text the show! The government sends nonprofits roughly $319 billion in taxpayer money. But what exactly are taxpayers buying?Chad starts with homelessness programs and discovers an accountability problem much larger than any one organization: nonprofits and governments frequently measure activity rather than outcomes—and sometimes the available data can't establish whether programs succeeded at all.But this isn't an attack on nonprofits.Private philanthropy already has a powerful accountability mechanism: the donor can stop giving. Taxpayers can't.That distinction leads to Chad's proposed 50/50 Rule: if more than half of an organization's funding comes from taxpayers, measurable public outcomes should be defined and reported. If private donors provide the majority, government should largely stay out of the way.Along the way: homelessness spending, nonprofit executive compensation, Mackenzie Scott's billions in private philanthropy, the difference between activity and outcomes, AI-powered accountability, and why a rule isn't a rule unless it also protects organizations you disagree with.Then in After Hours, Chad answers listeners challenging him on Mackenzie Scott, who should define nonprofit success, his own church tithing, and what one person can actually do about any of this.

We conclude our series on some of the thought leaders and innovators that UBS supports through its Global Visionaries programme by catching up with Tom Hall, who heads social impact and philanthropy at UBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Matt Zarcufsky, Executive Director and Chief Philanthropy Officer of Tower Cancer Research Foundation, discusses funding early-stage cancer research, expanding patient support and adapting philanthropy to changing donor trends. He also shares his outlook on emerging cancer treatments, the future of nonprofit leadership and the challenges facing the philanthropic sector.

(00:00:00) Ep. 351: The Dog Stars / Coyote vs. Acme (00:02:04) Episode Welcome, Podcast Updates, and Zuckerberg Film (00:15:40) X-Men, Avengers Doomsday, and Movie-Watching Habits (00:22:35) A Fond Farewell to Shelley Fabares (00:26:05) Celebrating Dolly Parton's Life and Philanthropy (00:37:13) Remembering Tim Curry's Impish Delights (00:42:25) Honoring Peter Cullen, The Voice of Optimus Prime (00:48:43) New RoboCop Series with Dan Stevens (01:02:42) Hooters Film and The Uprising's Robin Hood Twist (01:14:09) Spider-Man's Box Office Reign and Avatar's Trends (01:25:15) Chris Hansen's Legal Stance on Primetime Film (01:30:44) Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars: Initial Thoughts (01:46:31) Deep Dive into The Dog Stars Spoilers (02:03:35) The Unlikely Release of Coyote vs. Acme (02:17:06) Unpacking Coyote vs. Acme's Best Moments (02:25:02) Episode Conclusion and How to Connect This week, catch our in-depth discussions of the post-apocalyptic drama THE DOG STARS and the long-awaited Looney Tunes legal comedy COYOTE VS. ACME! Also, Dan Stevens is Prime Video's ROBOCOP, and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is the second-biggest domestic release of all time! Plus: Remembering Shelley Fabares, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen — and much more!Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast

To celebrate 50 years of David as his fanboy, Phil and David -- the Private Eyes of podcasting and frequent "Lunch" Maneaters -- are totally X-Static to use their Voices to serve up a new mix of  David's early musical hero and longtime friend Daryl Hall for a long distance Zoom "Naked Lunch." Hear as Daryl Hall discuss his remarkable career in music and his acclaimed show "Live From Daryl's House," uses a surprising amount of Yiddish, shares his thoughts about being a part of "We Are The World" and "Sun City," answers a great guest question from Jimmy Jam, and has a classic response when Phil and David ask for his advice on how to keep their own duo act together. What's better than One On One? How about One On Two? For more on Daryl, go to https://darylhall.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fascinating conversation with esteemed Kansas City sports architect Tom Waggoner. The Wichita native and KSU grad has worked at K.C.'s top firms as well as run his own, and also authored the 2022 book “Designed in Kansas City” beautifully tells the story of the city's rise as the hub of the industry. Informative and enjoyable!

August is Make a Will Month, and host Lottie Ferguson, Vice President of Development and Donor Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, sits down with estate planning attorney Heidi McAra, JD, to explain what a real legacy plan looks like — wills, trusts, power of attorney, and more. Heidi breaks down when to review your plan, why you don't need significant wealth to include charitable giving, and the often-overlooked parts of legacy: sentimental heirlooms, digital assets, and personal notes for the next generation. She also shares why she connects clients to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and what her years as a CFGF trustee have taught her about legacy in Flint and Genesee County. Learn more about estate planning or connect with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint at cfgf.org. If you're a Trusted Advisor wanted to network with other professionals and CFGF, visit cfgf.org/tag. Support the show

From the archive, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is going statewide in the largest state in the US. That's good news! Learn more about donating to the imagination library here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

383: What Nonprofit Leaders Get Wrong About Growing Fast (Steve Isom)Episode SummaryNonprofit professionals often come to the sector craving mission, not metrics, and the discomfort that creates around money, growth, and hard numbers can quietly limit how far an organization goes. Steve Isom, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Bloomerang, has spent nearly six years professionalizing the finance, operations, and customer functions behind the giving platform that now serves more than 24,000 nonprofits, and in this conversation he draws a direct line between his own path from Wall Street investment banking to nonprofit-adjacent leadership and the mindset shifts he sees separating scarcity-minded organizations from ones that grow without losing themselves. He talks candidly about scaling Bloomerang from 114 employees to roughly 600 without sacrificing the culture that built it, why hiring the “great people” leaders think they can't afford is usually the real unlock, and the three principles now guiding Bloomerang's approach to AI: mission is the metric, the relationship stays human, and your data stays yours. Listeners will walk away with a clearer case for treating fundraising and finance as fuel for the mission rather than a distraction from it, and a practical framework for growing fast without losing what made their organization work in the first place.About SteveSteve Isom is the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Bloomerang, an Omaha, NE-based giving platform that unifies CRM, fundraising, and volunteer management for more than 24,000 nonprofit customers. He began his career in investment banking on Wall Street before moving into private equity investing in technology companies, then ran FP&A and finance for high-growth tech companies. He joined Bloomerang nearly six years ago, brought in by JMI Equity to professionalize the company's finance, accounting, legal, and IT functions, and earlier this year expanded his role to lead Bloomerang's customer organization as well, overseeing support, onboarding, and customer success. Isom serves on multiple nonprofit boards and has met with more than 100 Bloomerang customers in person over the past five years. Outside the office, he's a self-described “Type A” list-maker who still writes everything on scrap paper before consolidating it each night, and a devoted LEGO collector who runs his own LEGO fan account on Instagram.ResourcesSteve's LinkedInBloomerangBloomerang's three AI principles: mission is the metric, the relationship stays human, your data stays yoursBonus: Steve's LEGO fan account, @lego_doug_not_dad on InstagramBook recommendation: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz (not a past guest)Join the Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy! www.institutepl.orgFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership — and please leave a review!Learn more about the leadership resources at Armstrong McGuire — ArmstrongMcGuire.com

In this episode of Taking the Lead, we sit down with Manny Puma, a psychology student, competitive goalball athlete, and Leader Dog client, to discuss his journey from lifelong cane user to guide dog handler and advocate for blind athletes. Manny shares how his experiences with Leader Dog, higher education, and adaptive sports have shaped his independence, confidence, and future goals, including growing the sport of goalball and pursuing a career in mental health counseling. Along the way, he offers valuable advice on staying active, building community, and embracing new opportunities as a person who is blind or low vision.

At World Water Week in Stockholm, financing took center stage ahead of the U.N. Water Conference in Abu Dhabi this December. The annual gathering saw around 2,000 participants discuss water governance, security, and the rising pressures of a global water bankruptcy. However, attracting private investment remains difficult, with water projects often seen as offering low returns and traditionally relying on public funding. This has prompted a renewed focus on the World Bank's "Water Forward" initiative, which aims to make the sector more attractive to investors. Meanwhile, the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network conference in New Delhi, India, brought together philanthropists, impact investors, and nonprofits to discuss how the region's own capital can be mobilized to tackle development challenges instead of relying on traditional foreign aid. While AVPN attendees looked to local philanthropy to finance areas such as mental health and cervical cancer research, the broader global health sector is facing severe funding pressures. One example is the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, which faces a more than $100 million funding shortfall for efforts to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To explore how these financing challenges are playing out across the development sector, Rumbi Chakamba sits down with Tania Karas and Jenny Lei Ravelo for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. Sign up to Devex Impact House @ UNGA 81 here: https://pages.devex.com/devex-at-unga-81.html

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What does it mean to leave a legacy that resonates across generations? Join us on this deeply moving episode of The K. B. Radio Network as host Kevin Reid pays tribute to the incomparable Dolly Parton, who left us on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. With a career that spanned over six decades, Dolly Parton was more than just a musician; she was a cultural icon, a talented actress, and a compassionate philanthropist whose impact will be felt for years to come. Kevin shares his heartfelt admiration for Dolly, exploring her remarkable journey through the world of music and film. With a plethora of accolades, including multiple Grammy and Emmy awards, Dolly's ability to transcend genres has allowed her to connect with a diverse audience, making her songs timeless classics. From the emotional depth of 'I Will Always Love You' to the storytelling brilliance of 'Jolene,' her music has touched the hearts of millions, and Kevin reflects on the profound messages woven into her lyrics. Beyond her artistic achievements, Dolly Parton's contributions to film, particularly her iconic role in the classic movie '9 to 5,' showcased her versatility and charm. Kevin highlights how her performances not only entertained but also inspired change, making her a beloved figure in Hollywood and beyond. As we remember Dolly, we also delve into her philanthropic efforts, which demonstrate her unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. One of her most impactful initiatives, the Imagination Library, has fostered a love of reading among children and families across the globe, proving that her kindness extended far beyond the stage. Kevin reflects on how Dolly's genuine compassion and dedication to education have left an indelible mark on society, empowering countless individuals and nurturing future generations. This episode of The K. B. Radio Network is not just a tribute; it's a celebration of a life well-lived and a legacy that will never fade. Join us as we honor the joy, laughter, and inspiration that Dolly Parton brought into our lives. Her spirit will continue to shine brightly, reminding us all of the power of music, love, and giving back. Tune in for an emotional journey that captures the essence of an extraordinary woman who will be deeply missed but forever cherished. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The incredible business decisions Dolly Parton made early in her career, behind the scenes and against all odds - that truly paid off and will for years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the latest news regarding the passing of the legendary Dolly Parton at the age of 80. We hear from Dolly on here childhood, her Career, her Ambition and Philanthropy. We also her some of our favorite clips and welcome Laurann Kirschner from Bridge to Books a local partner of Dolly's Imagination Library. CLICK HERE for Details.Beth Carreno from Ramsey County join the show to talk about the Recycling Exists campaign. Details found at recyclingexists.com.It's Hot To Go with Tributes to Dolly and the sad news that Tim Curry also passed away. Breaking Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni News and the latest Bond Speculation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can philanthropy be an anti-racist, feminist, relational, and joyful expression of solidarity? This book argues that it not only can be for the future we seek and for philanthropy to achieve its greatest impact, but it must be. Nationally recognized philanthropic leader Dimple Abichandani revolutionizes the precepts of modern philanthropy. Offering 10 provocative practice shifts, A New Era of Philanthropy: Ten Practices to Transform Wealth into a More Just and Sustainable Future (North Atlantic Books, 2025) engages readers with fresh answers to the question of how philanthropy can meet this high-stakes moment. This book picks up where key books like Decolonizing Wealth and Winners Take All leave off, offering a guide for donors, foundations, and non-profit leaders navigating philanthropy in urgent times. Clear-eyed, hopeful, and responsive to the moment, this book helps us reimagine the purpose and norms of modern philanthropy. It is an invitation to all of us who believe these resources can contribute to a more just future: start here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Dolly Parton's legacy stretched far beyond country music. From supporting Black Lives Matter and investing royalties from Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" in a predominantly Black Nashville neighborhood to challenging sexism through her music, Parton's choices reflected a broader commitment to dignity and opportunity. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Southern Finger Lakes, CareFirst is a wonderful option for those experiencing grief and loss. Randi and Sara discuss a more difficult topic before shifting into a fun segment spilling "nonprofit tea." 

Nick Lowry, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Ross Kaminsky! Lowry reflected on his legendary NFL career, touched on mental discipline being a requirement in sports, and his new book “Naked and Alone with 80,000 People.” Lowry emphasized the importance of wisdom over intelligence in the age of AI, discussed his philanthropy, charitable work, and more. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hawk set aside everything else he had planned to make this one instead, and to let Dolly speak for herself through her own words. The numbers are staggering, but they were never the point. Born the fourth of twelve children in a one room cabin in East Tennessee, to a father who could not read or write. She launched the Imagination Library in 1995 and it has mailed hundreds of millions of free books to young children around the world. Her Buddy Program paid Sevier County students to finish high school and cut the dropout rate. She gave a million dollars toward COVID vaccine research, then got the shot on camera. She funded wildfire and flood relief for her neighbors when they lost everything. What comes through in every clip is the same thing. She wanted people to feel happy, seen, and loved. Hawk closes the way she would have wanted, with Dolly laughing and handing out advice. Rest in peace. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

On this episode of the Charity Charge Show, host Grayson Harris sits down with Erika Swilley, Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Basketball Players Association. Swilley explains how the foundation turns NBA player fines into matching grants. Her core message applies to any nonprofit leader: intent is not enough, and lasting impact comes from focus, not volume.About the guest. Erika Swilley has spent more than two decades in sports philanthropy, including senior community and social responsibility roles with the Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, and Chicago Sky. She now leads the NBPA Foundation, where she created the Fined and Philanthropic campaign and advises active and retired players on building genuine, durable community impact.Quick SummaryThe NBPA Foundation funds much of its work through pooled player fines, then matches player donations up to $25,000 a year for active players and $15,000 for many retired players.The Fined and Philanthropic campaign educates players, agents, and families on where fine money goes and how to tap the match.Swilley pushes players away from one-off events like turkey drives and toward year-round, focused giving that builds a legacy.Most young players are steered away from starting their own foundation and toward donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsors, or established nonprofits.Nonprofits can connect with the foundation through its website or LinkedIn to be considered for player partnerships.Inside the NBPA Foundation: how player fines fund community workThe NBPA Foundation is a nonprofit that channels NBA player fine money into community programming led by the players themselves. When players receive technical fouls or ejections, those fines are pooled and, at the end of the season, split between NBA Cares and the foundation.The foundation then reinvests those dollars through a matching grant program that has existed since 2015. Engagement has climbed sharply under Swilley, who describes the model as non-traditional because so much of the funding starts as penalties. In the 2025 offseason, the NBPA reported distributing roughly $1.6 million in matching grants from fine money.Player statusAnnual matching grant capActive players | Up to $25,000 per yearEligible retired players | Up to $15,000 per yearFined and Philanthropic: turning penalties into purposeFined and Philanthropic is the campaign Swilley created to show players exactly where their fine money goes and how to put it to work. Many players assumed their fines vanished into a black hole with no idea the money funded community programs they could tap.The campaign uses simple, memorable touches, including hats that tell players where their fine dollars land. The goal is awareness across the full circle around a player, meaning agents, family members, and team staff. Swilley spent 19 years on the team side without knowing these resources existed, so she built the campaign to close that exact gap.

Episode 285 explores how one woman's personal wake-up call transformed into a mission to improve the air we breathe

This week. "Naked Lunch" gets down to the real Nitty Gritty and celebrates the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band -- the first band David ever saw  --  with the group's Jeff Hanna and returning "Naked Lunch" guest and Jeff's longtime buddy and former roadie and lead Boxmaster, Billy Bob Thornton. With great stories involving Steve Martin, Linda Ronstadt, Jack Benny, Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, Michael Nesmith,  and so many more. For more on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, go to https://nittygritty.com. For more on Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters, go to https://theboxmasters.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at ⁠philrosenthalworld.com⁠. And you can watch this whole "Lunch" -- and many more --  on YouTube on the Phil Rosenthal World channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 382: From Shoe Drive to Global Movement  (Andrew Lovedale)Episode SummaryToo many nonprofit founders assume that the people who love them will automatically support the mission they've built, and few learn how costly that assumption is until donors who cheer from the sidelines never actually give. Andrew Lovedale, Founder and Executive Director of Access to Success (A2S), learned that lesson firsthand after a shoe drive he started as a Davidson College basketball player, whose run to the 2008 NCAA Elite Eight alongside teammate Steph Curry helped raise the first 10,000 pairs, grew into a nonprofit now serving thousands of children and families across Nigeria. He walks through how A2S evolved from handing out shoes to building a longitudinal, community-designed model that spans an after-school academy, university scholarships, and entrepreneurship programs; how he rebuilt his donor base from scratch once his own athletic platform faded; and why he now asks donors to treat their giving like a long-term investment rather than a quick transaction. Listeners will walk away with a sharper way to build donor relationships around shared passion rather than personal affection, and a reminder that sustainable impact takes years, not headlines.About AndrewAndrew Lovedale is the Founder and Executive Director of Access to Success (A2S), a Davidson, NC-based nonprofit that provides sustainable, holistic programs for Nigerian children and their communities, from an after-school academy and university scholarships to workforce development and entrepreneurship initiatives that now reach roughly 10,000 people a year. Born and raised in Nigeria, he earned a basketball scholarship to Davidson College, where he and teammate Steph Curry led the Wildcats to the 2008 NCAA Elite Eight before he moved on to a brief professional basketball career. What began as a personal shoe drive for friends back home, sparked by a moment in the Davidson equipment room, grew over more than 15 years into A2S's current ecosystem model, which has produced results ranging from students turned software engineers to a former A2S scholar who became a medical doctor in her twenties. Lovedale now leads A2S's two boards, one in the U.S. and one in Nigeria, as the organization pursues a dual sustainability strategy aimed at generating 25 percent of its revenue from Nigeria by 2035, and he still travels there each quarter to host A2S Community Talks, the sessions where the people A2S serves help shape what the organization does next.ResourcesAndrew's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lovedale-81b40833/Access to Success (A2S): https://a2sfoundation.orgA2S Community Talk (ACT): the quarterly town hall sessions Andrew holds in Nigeria to gather direct feedback from staff, scholars, and community members, now also held for U.S. donorsBook recommendation: When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian FikkertJoin the Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy!  www.institutepl.orgFollow Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and please leave a review!Learn more about the leadership resources at Armstrong McGuire: ArmstrongMcGuire.com

DR1THINGS WE MISSEDNERDY ESG STUFFL3Harris ousts CEO after investigation into conduct CARESL3Harris Technologies, the company that overhauled a Qatari plane now used as Air Force One, has replaced Christopher Kubasik as chairman and chief executive after an investigation determined he violated the defense contractor's code of conduct.Kubasik's alleged conduct didn't involve and has no impact on the Melbourne, Fla., company's financial reporting, controls, customer relationships or operational performance, L3Harris said Monday.The company didn't give details on when it received a report of the potential violation. With the aid of independent counsel, the board determined that Kubasik's removal would be in the company's best interest, L3Harris said. He will be allowed to retain and exercise some previously vested stock options but won't receive severance payments, benefits or accelerated stock-based awards.L3Harris Technologies Appoints Sam Mehta, Proven Aerospace and Defense Executive, as President and Chief Executive Officer“The Board determined that the Executive engaged in conduct that was not consistent with the values of the Company as outlined in its Code of Conduct.”Kubasik will still hold onto some of his options that can net him stock worth about $23 million, as well as more than 200,000 shares of stock in L3Harris that he already owns, valued at nearly $57 million. L3Harris has paid Kubasik compensation valued at $66.3 million during the past three years, including $25.6 million in fiscal 2025.The separation disclosure says the L3Harris board decided to reach a deal with Kubasik to get him to leave rather than trying to fire him for cause. Kubasik did not admit to any violation of the company code of conduct, and the deal expressively forbids any of the parties or their representatives from making public statements “inconsistent” with Monday's disclosure.Harvard reveals $2.2 billion SpaceX holding worth more than half its U.S. equity portfolio CARESBusting CEO Pay Curve in 2025, Musk Made Annual Salary of Average Tesla Worker Every 4.2 SecondsS&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread: average S&P 500 CEO pay reached $340.1 millionUS SEC to keep hands off shareholder proposals, worrying activists CARESStaying Alive: ISS Continues Its Influence on 2026 Voting OutcomesISS recommended against fewer say-on-pay proposals than last year: 8.3% versus 9.2% in 2025.ISS supported fewer E&S proposals than in prior years, but investor votes more strongly tracked its recommendations. ISS backed 13% of social proposals in 2026, compared with 15% in 2025 and 46% in both 2023 and 2024. ISS supported 66% of governance shareholder proposals, up from 55% in 2025ISS opposed 3% of uncontested director nominees, up slightly from 2.5%.SEC data center ruling is removing a key guardrail from Nvidia's $500B AI financing push CARESA staff opinion from the SEC exempts some data center debt from Dodd-Frank risk retention rules, making AI infrastructure financing more attractive to sponsorsTreasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell CompaniesThe Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.25 groups urging Supreme Court to kill climate case have ties to oil companies, report saysA survey released Monday by the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog found that 25 of the 38 individuals and organizations that have filed friend of the court briefs on behalf of the industry have financial ties or other connections to the fossil fuel companies that are facing billions of dollars in potential damages for contributing to climate change. The report argues that many of briefs make “nearly identical legal arguments.”Activist Cevian calls for higher pay for UK board membersOne of Europe's largest activist investors, Cevian Capital, has called for higher pay for non-executive directors in UK boardrooms as part of efforts to revive growth at British companies and reverse the decline of the London market.The activist, which has stakes in companies including Smith & Nephew and Pearson, said that pay for non-executive directors (NEDs) should increase to attract and retain the best people including from international rivals. AI STUFFAnthropic is embedding invisible watermarks in Claude text and images CARESOpenAI's “Head of Ethics” Suddenly Leaves Company Under Mysterious Circumstances: Chloé Bakalar, less than a year after joining from Meta.OpenAI talent exodus raises ‘huge red flag' ahead of IPOCRO Denise DresserCOO Brad LightcapCEO of AGI Deployment Fidsji SImoChief Marketing Officer Kate Rouch Head of safety systems Johannes HeideckeAt least 12 executives in 2026Greg Brockman told CNBC the wave of senior exits is "not that atypical" and that scrutiny stems from OpenAI's high public profileBILLIONAIRE STUFFBob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Lakers for $12.5 billion CARES41-year-old Josh Kushner's World Cup privatization scheme fell apart. Then he became the Lakers co-owner days laterLiverpool owners sell minority stake to Jeff Bezos: hold option to purchase controlling stake in Liverpool per terms of deal CARESIt Seems Like Bill Gates' Daughter May Be in Serious Legal TroublePhoebe Gates (daughter of Bill Gates) and her shopping app startup, Phia, recently landed in hot water over allegations of a digital commission trick known as cookie stuffing.Cookie stuffing is essentially digital credit-stealing. An app secretly plants its tracking cookie into your browser without actually helping you find a deal or directing you to the websitePhia initially claimed the issue was an accidental software bug. However, leaked internal Slack messages showed Gates and her co-founder discussing auto-dropping cookies as far back as December to artificially boost revenueCookie stuffing isn't just breaking tech platform terms; US law treats it as federal wire fraudPhoebe Gates Took Secret Stanford Course on Controlling Society, Used It to Recruit for Her Startup That's Now Facing AccusationsMETA STUFFMeta faces ‘astronomical' consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CARESThe trial involves a coalition of 29 state attorneys general in a unified case against Meta that was brought in 2023, and will be argued by lawyers representing California, Colorado, New Jersey and Kentucky. The stakes are enormous as leading government officials across the country push for Meta to be held accountable for allegedly violating federal and state laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, and various consumer protection statutes.Four state attorneys general are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties and changes to how Meta operates its platformsMEANWHILE: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for TeensMeta Caught Paying Nazis to Post on FacebookMeta was paying out-and-out neo-Nazis to post on Facebook, an investigation from Australia's ABC News found.These pages and individual creators posted content that appeared to be in clear violation of Facebook's own hate speech policies. Nonetheless, they were able to earn money on their posts through the platform's “Content Monetization” program — which is invitation-only.Zuckerberg's Yacht Allegedly 'Refused' Coast Guard Calls To Help Stranded Boat Despite Being 'Closer' Zuckerberg: AI's biggest risk is one entity with too much controlZuckerberg Says Meta Will Give Billions a 24/7 Personal Superintelligence, Lays Out AI Vision in Lengthy EssayZuckerberg brings back the floating battle barge to spar with UFC fighter Merab DvalishviliSEGUE ALERT: Zuckerberg's Manifesto About the Glorious Freedoms AI Will Bring Was Completely Contradicted by His Own CTO During a Company MeetingMeta CTO Dismisses Vacation Requests: 'It's Very Dumb' to Ask for More Time OffDuring a July Q&A with staff, CTO Andrew Bosworth shut down an employee who asked if AI productivity gains could be used to revive “Meta Days,” a cancelled holiday program that once allowed staff to take more days off a year.Bosworth was apparently appalled at the idea, saying that “I hope that what we do with our extra time is do even more and cooler stuff for the users who use our products every day … We got billions of people using our products every day. I get an extra hour. You know what I do with it? I put it into that.”The executive then dug his heels even further, personally insulting the staffer for asking about work-life balance: “Go to your parents and ask them: hey, like every time I get a chance to talk to my boss, ask me if I can have more days off. Ask your parents what they think of that as a career strategy.” BLOWHARD INDEXCEO of $49 billion AI company says it's ‘mind-boggling' people think you can work 38 hours a week, have work-life balance, and be successful SHUT UPBill Ackman agrees with Jeff Bezos: Being a great CEO can do more for the world than philanthropy SHUT UPCorcoran Group CEO says Gen Z's housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,' she advises SHUT UP SHUT UPOpenAI's CFO insists AI won't replace judgment SAY MOREOpenAI Warns AI Models Can Automate Cyberattacks and Exploit Security Vulnerabilities SHUT UPSam Altman thinks working at Goldman Sachs ‘sounds unbelievably terrible now' and admits he was ‘peer pressured' into accepting an internship there SAY MORESam Altman says 4 years could be too long for college: ‘The way the world has evolved, college just shouldn't be as long as it is' SAY MOREKalshi's 30-year-old CEO says most business advice is ‘trash'—he doesn't read management books or listen to podcasts: ‘I'm gonna make it up as I go' SAY MOREParamount demands $1.9 billion from states, citing Warner deal delays SHUT UPAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI writes 60% of its code—and sustaining ‘founder mode' is the key to winning in the age of AI SHUT UPFar-Right UK Politician Says People Should ‘Enjoy' Climate Change SAY MOREIn 1992, Richard Tice started working for the housebuilding and commercial property company founded by his grandfather, The Sunley Group. Tice was its joint chief executive officer (CEO) for 14 years before leaving the company in 2006.Mark Cuban tells Ro Khanna 'you don't understand business,' threatens investment shift over billionaire tax SHUT UPPEOPLE/THINGS NOT TO HATE?MacKenzie Scott has given away $26 billion and rarely speaks publicly. Now she's releasing a novel—but you won't find it on Amazon DON'T HATEAmazon's New AI Data Center Is So Enormous That It Appears It Will Become the Largest Single Source of Pollution in the United StatesBernie Sanders asked the leading AI CEOs to pause development. DON'T HATEUS firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke' threats thrived DON'T HATEFrance bans unsolicited telemarketing calls DON'T HATECards Against Humanity Unveils 'Sad Little Bitch' Elon Musk Monument Near Texas Starbase DON'T HATEGen Z is bringing pen and paper back to the workplace

This week, "Naked Lunch" ROCKS in a BIG BANG as Phil and David are joined by Scott Ian and Brian Posehn -- two buddies who have known each other for more than a quarter century -- for a conversation that thrashes loudly around great topics like food, music, comedy and much more. For more on Scott's upcoming new album with Anthrax, "Cursum Perficio," and the band's tour dates, go to https://www.anthrax.com. For more on Brian and his stand up dates, go to https://brianposehn.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at ⁠philrosenthalworld.com⁠. And you can watch this whole "Lunch" -- and many more --  on YouTube on the Phil Rosenthal World channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices