If you want to hear real, relatable stories about the challenges & joys, dilemmas & successes behind and inherent in philanthropy, this podcast is for you. No jargon, no frills – just honest conversations with and about people who are working to make a difference in the world. Join Philanthropy Advisor Stefanie Borsari and the Giving Voices listening community for geek-out sessions with philanthropists, donors, board members of private foundations, and their advisors. And if you have a story ...
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Everyone is a Philanthropist: Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together
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“Giving Circles are not cute,” is just one of several strong points that Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together makes today. Sara shares her journey from being a Catholic schoolgirl in Mexico to now leading and advocating for the global movement of collective giving, a movement “by the people, for the people,” that – in the last 6 years – has m…
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Philanthropy Matchmaker: Erinn Andrews, Founder & CEO of Give Team
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Entrepreneur Erinn Andrews, Founder & CEO of Give Team, shares her insights, research, and observations about the philanthropists we don’t usually hear about: donors giving between $10,000 - $50,000 annually (versus millions and billions every year). Her enthusiasm and passion for the social sector is abundant and is showcased in this conversation …
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Heritage: Chuck Knabusch, Trustee of Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trusts 1 and 2
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The words “heritage,” “humble,” and “help” are on repeat as Chuck Knabusch shares stories of the founding, history, and spending down of the Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trust established by his grandfather. The foundation was set up to last only 30 years and, at the airing of this episode, is in its final months. Bonus: Here’s a …
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Because it’s the Right Thing To Do: LJ Borsari, Gen Z
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Much has been studied and written about Generation Z, commonly considered to encompass those born between the mid-1990s (around 1995) to the mid-2010s (around 2010 or 2012). Whether any of what has been written is true I don't know, but I do agree with previous guest Emily Goodstein's assessment that "all the wisdom in the world is held by girls." …
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Communications for the Greater Good: Emily Goodstein, CEO/Founder of Greater Good Strategy
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Founder + CEO of Greater Good Strategy Emily Goodstein joins Giving Voices in today’s episode that centers around the theme of communication. We cover all manner of topics ranging from our mutual disappointment in the results of Exponent Philanthropy’s survey, “How Grantees Think Funders Should Improve” to whether Pinterest is still relevant, with …
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The Why and the How of the End: Featuring Tom Donley and Jenny Convey
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Trustees from two generations of the sunsetting Donley Foundation, Tom Donley and Jenny Convey, speak frankly about the history, evolution, and decision to dissolve their family’s foundation. In just over one year following the board’s decision to spend-down, the assets were distributed, and the foundation closed. They’re honest, direct, reflective…
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Agog About Governance: Mary Phillips, Founder & Senior Advisor of GMA Foundations
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What do stories about a rug, a cat, and the minister of a Congregational church have in common, and what do they have to do with philanthropy? You’ll understand once you hear Mary Phillips, founder and senior advisor of GMA Foundations, one of the country’s first philanthropic advisory firms, help explain myriad governance options for private found…
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Trust: A conversation with Danielle Scott, President & CEO of the Pincus Family Foundation
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Hello, Giving Voices Community! Join Danielle Scott and me as we reflect on her 26-year path to leading the Pincus Family Foundation as its first-ever President & CEO. With her trademark grace and vulnerability, Danielle highlights moments of growth and truth in working with the foundation, including her experience as a Black leader in the philanth…
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Two Friends Talking: featuring Steve Jakab, VP and Chief Development Officer of Yale New Haven Hospital
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Greetings, Giving Voices community! Listen-in on my coffee chat with my longtime friend, Stephen Jakab. As has been typical throughout our friendship, we cover a lot of territory! With personal and professional observations and anecdotes, Steve talks about family legacy, describes a new joint philanthropic initiative connecting three generations of…
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Welcome to the “Giving Voices” community! In this episode, I share the origin of this new podcast series, which features stories told by and about philanthropists. You’ll hear a bit about me (your host) and how “Giving Voices” evolved from a passion project concept to the development and production of a full-fledged show. My intention is to foster …
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