Best Chiara Davies Podcasts (2024)

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Mandy van Deven & Chiara Cattaneo: Building and resourcing narrative power 51:02

6d ago51:02

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In this episode we talk to philanthropy and social change experts Mandy van Deven and Chiara Cattaneo about their work on building and resourcing narrative power within civil society. Including: What is narrative power and why is it such an important tool for CSOs? Does narrative work tend to focus more on developing narratives that are relevant to…

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Aren't birds brilliant? Alan Davies and Ruth Miller 29:50

6d ago29:50

29:50

Alan Davis and Ruth Miller are passionate birders. In 2008 they gave up their jobs and sold everything to embark on an epic year-long quest to see and hear as many bird species as possible. After many adventures, on a journey taking them around the world, their final total was an amazing 4341 species, achieving a world record for the most species s…

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Kate Symondson: Family Foundations, Grantmaking & Next Gen Philanthropy 58:25

20d ago58:25

58:25

In this episode we talk to Kate Symondson, Head of Philanthropy at the Symondson Foundation, about family foundations, grantmaking & next gen philanthropy. Including How do the various members of a family foundation agree on what to fund and how? Which aspects of giving as a family are most rewarding, and which most challenging? Does doing philanth…

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Ian MacQuillin: Disintermediation & Fundraising Ethics 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

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In this episode we talk to Ian MacQuillin, Founder and Director of the fundraising think tank Rogare about the promise and perils of disintermediation in the charity sector, what a theory of fundraising ethics looks like, and why knowing more about the history of fundraising is important. Including: How did Rogare came about? What are the aims of t…

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Fozia Irfan: Transformative Philanthropy 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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In this episode we talk to Fozia Irfan OBE, Director of Impact & Influence at BBC Children in Need and recent Churchill Fellow, about her report Transformative Philanthropy: A Manual for Social Change, and about how philanthropy in the UK needs to change if it is to become a better tool for delivering social justice. Including: What does it mean to…

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Anelise Hanson Shrout: The Great Irish Famine and the origins of transnational philanthropy 59:55

2M ago59:55

59:55

In this episode we talk to historian Anelise Hanson Shrout about her fascinating new book Aiding Ireland: The Great Famine and the rise of transnational philanthropy. Including: Was the global philanthropic response to the Irish famine unprecedented at that point? Is the response best explained by the fact the famine was able to act as an “empty si…

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Amy Schiller: Reimagining the role of philanthropy 57:55

3M ago57:55

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In this episode we hear from author Amy Schiller about her fascinating and thought provoking new book The Price of Humanity: How philanthropy went wrong and how to fix it. Including: Has our understanding of philanthropy has become too centred on the idea that it is solely about funding things that make human life possible, rather than those that m…

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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #5 1:02:54

3M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

In the fifth edition of our partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we hear from more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of short, practitioner-focused ERNOP Research Notes. In this episode we hear from: Arthur Gautier from ESSEC Business School, about his work exploring how wealthy people's life ex…

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Krystian Seibert: Developing philanthropy in Australia 59:13

3M ago59:13

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In this episode we talk to Australian philanthropy expert Krystian Seibert about his work with the Productivity Commission's Public Inquiry on philanthropy, including their recent draft report "Future Foundations for Giving" which sets out findings and recommendations on developing philanthropy in Australia. Including: How did the Productivity Comm…

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UnCharitable Special (feat. Stephen Gyllenhaal) 1:28:03

4M ago1:28:03

1:28:03

On this episode we take an in-depth look at the 2023 documentary film "UnCharitable", based on the book and TED talk by Dan Pallotta, which argues that the current funding model for the nonprofit sector is broken. Including -An interview with the Director of the film, Stephen Gyllenhaal, in which he talks about how the film came about, what he lear…

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David Clarke: Wealth Shared 1:02:02

4M ago1:02:02

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In this episode we discuss the 'Wealth Shared' project that took place in 2023 in Liverpool, UK - in which 12 randomly-selected citizens of the L8 postcode were given the chance to decide how £100K was given away. We talk to project founder David Clarke, who provided the money and designed the approach, and also hear briefly from Anne-Marie Gilleec…

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Mary Rose Gunn: Supporting Small Charities to Thrive 52:13

5M ago52:13

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In this episode we speak to Mary Rose Gunn, Founder and CEO of The Fore, about why small charitable organisations are so valuable and how to support them to thrive. Including: How did The Fore come about, and what does the organisation exist to do? Is there too much competition and not enough collaboration in the charity sector? Why is this? How ca…

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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #4 1:02:27

5M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

In the fourth edition of our partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we hear from more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of short, practitioner-focused ERNOP Research Notes. In this episode we hear from: Pamala Wiepking (Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, IUPUI & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and…

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Passion & innovation in bird feeder design - with Finches Friend #129 31:55

6M ago31:55

31:55

Dick and Andrew Woods, who operate the family business behind Finches Friend bird feeders, prioritise the health of garden birds in the design of their products. A passionate designer, Dick set out to revolutionise bird feeding practices by confronting the disease and contamination risks that exist wherever we feed our garden birds. Not only do the…

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J. Bob Alotta: AI, Philanthropy & Civil Society 46:24

6M ago46:24

46:24

In this episode we talk to J. Bob Alotta - SVP, Global Progammes at Mozilla - about what is happening at the intersection of artificial intelligence, philanthropy and civil society. Including: What role can open source approaches play in ensuring that AI is developed in a way that benefits society? What is Mozilla funding in this area, and how much…

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2024 Predictions for Philanthropy & Civil Society - Part 2 1:03:41

7M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

As is now tradition, in our final episode of the year we take a look at some of the key themes and trends in philanthropy and civil society right now and offer some thoughts on what the coming year might bring. In this second of two parts, we focus on the opportunities and challenges that technology will bring. Including: Will Twitter (oh, alright,…

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2024 Predictions for Philanthropy & Civil Society - Part 1 1:10:35

7M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

As is now tradition, in our final episode of the year we take a look at some of the key themes and trends in philanthropy and civil society right now and offer some thoughts on what 2024 might bring. In this first of two parts, we explore developments in the wider political and economic landscape, as well as taking a deep dive into what to expect i…

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Farahnaz Karim: Catalytic philanthropy, impact investing & the UN SDGs 55:12

7M ago55:12

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In this episode we talk to Dr Farahnaz Karim, Founder & CEO of Insaan Group, about catalytic philanthropy, impact investing and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Including: What does Insaan Group do, and how did the organisation come about? What does the current impact investing market landscape look like? Where is the money coming from, and wh…

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Elizabeth Barajas-Román: Feminist funding and gender equity 46:09

7M ago46:09

46:09

In this episode we speak to Elizabeth Barajas-Román, President & CEO of the Women's Funding Network, about taking a feminist approach to funding and what more philanthropy should be doing to drive gender equity. Including: What does it mean to be a feminist funder? Is feminist funding just for those who are interested in gender and women's issues, …

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Sara Lomelin: Community, Identity & Collective Philanthropy 48:01

8M ago48:01

48:01

In this episode we speak to Sara Lomelin, founding CEO of Philanthropy Together, about the rise of giving circles and the intersection between philanthropy, community and identity. Including: How did Philanthropy Together come about, and what is the organisation's mission? Who gets involved in giving circles? Are they different from"typical donors"…

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Joshua Amponsem: Funding youth climate justice work 57:18

8M ago57:18

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In this episode we talk to Joshua Amponsem, co-founder and Strategy Director of the Youth Climate Justice Fund, a newly-formed organisation that aims to support youth-led climate movements with trust-based funding, resources and youth-to-youth development. We discuss: How did YCJF come about? What is the organisation's mission and what does it aim …

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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #3 51:43

9M ago51:43

51:43

This is the third edition of our partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), in which we talk to academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of short, practitioner-focused ERNOP Research Notes. In this episode we hear from: Marlou Ramaekers from Vrije Universitat in Amsterdam, on how behaviour modelling and enco…

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Aaron Horvath: Civil Society & the Limits of Measurement 58:50

9M ago58:50

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In this episode we talk to Aaron Horvath, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford University's Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society, about his research on how nonprofits responded in an unexpected way to new regulatory reporting demands- going well above and beyond what was expected of them. Including: What is the notion of "supererogation" an…

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Casual birding in Panama City #128 47:06

9M ago47:06

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John and Suzy share their first experiences with the stunning birds of Panama City, and we hear from Edwin, their professional guide, who took them birding in the Metropolitan Nature Park. Links Sign up to our Team for the October Big Day Fundraiser for BirdLife International Past Episode Past episode: Slow birding with Bridget Butler Support the s…

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Lorena Gonzalez & Jes Olvera: Philanthropy, justice and child migrants 48:10

10M ago48:10

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In this episode, we talk to Lorena Gonzalez and Jes Olvera from the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights about their work supporting unaccompanied child migrants in the US, and what it means to put justice at the heart of their approach to philanthropy. Including: What is the current landscape of philanthropic funding for immigrant rights l…

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Slow birding: the practice of mindful observation with Bridget Butler #127 54:28

10M ago54:28

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Bridget Butler, also known as the Bird Diva, did not originally have a passion for birds. But seeing an Indigo Bunting one morning sparked her birding interest. Finding support and encouragement in the Vermont birding community Bridget developed an interest in slow birding. Bridget encourages the observation of birds as a holistic, mindful practice…

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Collaborative leadership in conservation - Beccy Speight & Patricia Zurita #126 29:35

10M ago29:35

29:35

Beccy Speight (Chief Executive of the RSPB) and Patricia Zurita (former CEO of BirdLife International and now Chief Strategy Officer of Conservation International) join Suzy to share their insight on changing perceptions and overcoming challenges as women in the conservation community. And we hear how each would spend a fantasy birding day. Recorde…

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Focus on Birders: Chiara Talia #125 54:48

11M ago54:48

54:48

Chiara Talia's gorgeous photographs, along with her tips on how to improve at both birding and bird photography, make her Instagram account a must for everyone's feed. In this episode, Chiara tells Suzy how a walk in the park, and a chance encounter with a European Robin, led to a passion for bird photography and a pathway to healing at a time when…

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Focus on Birders: Mel Shepherd-Wells #124 56:42

11M ago56:42

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Long-time birder, Mel Shepherd-Wells, joins Suzy in a delightful chat about his birding adventures, and shares some top tips applicable to all birders. Links: The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up The UK Wildlife Podcast Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode…

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Global Birdfair 2023 #123 11:24

11M ago11:24

11:24

A mini episode about the wonderful time that was had at Global BirdFair 2023, where Suzy spent time with other wildlife podcasters, interviewed amazing guests and met people passionate about the natural world. There is also news on what to expect in upcoming episodes of The Casual Birder Podcast. Links Links to wildlife podcasts mentioned Planty Pl…

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Martha Awojobi: Anti-Racism, Philanthropy & Fundraising 56:17

11M ago56:17

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In this episode we talk to Martha Awojobi, Founder/CEO of JMB Consulting about the upcoming BAMEOnline conference and about what it means to bring the principles of anti-racism to bear on philanthropy, charity & fundraising. Including: How did the BAMEOnline conference come about, who is it for, and why is it needed? Does philanthropy and the chari…

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S2E15 • Discover Lexi Anand 22:45

12M ago22:45

22:45

Singer-songwriter Lexi Anand has more accolades to her name than the number of years she's been on this earth. Though her newly-released single is titled "Exit", garnering over 100k streams in three weeks proves that she is doing just the opposite. Lexi is a fresh force on the scene with much more music to come. In this week's episode, she hangs ou…

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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #2 50:49

12M ago50:49

50:49

In this episode we hear from three academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of short, practitioner-focused Research Notes from the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP). We have: Claire van Teunenbroek from the University of Twente in the Netherlands, talking about her work on crowdfunding and philanthropy Tobias Jung from t…

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Philanthropy, Civil Society and AI 1:10:37

1y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

In this episode we take a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence might bring for philanthropy and civil society. Including: Why is everyone talking about AI all of a sudden? What do we actually mean by "AI"? How much of the talk about "AI For Good" is substantive, and how much is hype? What are some of the best…

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Patricia Illingworth: Philanthropy & Human Rights 49:05

1y ago49:05

49:05

On this episode, we talk to philosopher and lawyer Patricia Illingworth about her recent book Giving Now: Accelerating Human Rights for All, and about how we can apply the framework of human rights to some of the big questions about the nature and role of philanthropy. Including: What does it mean to use human rights as a framework for understandin…

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Pluralism in Philanthropy 1:14:01

1y ago1:14:01

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In this episode we take a deep dive into an issue that has been generating a lot of debate recently: is pluralism in philanthropy a good thing, or not? Including: What has caused the latest furore, and what has the reaction been? Is philanthropic freedom genuinely under threat, and if so why? Or is this just a straw man? Should donors and foundatio…

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S2E14 • Discover Melissa Bollea Rowe 46:30

1y ago46:30

46:30

Performing songwriter, publisher, and author Melissa Bollea Rowe knows the ins, outs, and abouts of the music business. On today's episode, Melissa talks with us about the tenth anniversary of her music publishing company, her Amazon bestsellers, and about her favorite word in a foreign language! Stick around after the interview to hear her sweet d…

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Philanthropy & Music 1:07:56

1y ago1:07:56

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In this episode we take a look at the long history of the relationship between philanthropy and music. Including: Philanthropy supporting music Patronage & philanthropy Who gets to decide which music count as "art"? How did Victorian paternalism tie in with the promotion of music? How and when did the state come to accept responsibility for funding…

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Suzy in Portugal & Global Big Day News #122 19:45

1y ago19:45

19:45

Suzy shares some of her bird experiences while on vacation in Portugal, and tells how you can join our team for the Global Big Day - an important and exciting event in the birding calendar! On the Global Big Day people around the world will go birding and then upload their checklists to eBird. In this way, not only are they enjoying our wonderful b…

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S2E13 • Discover Claire Kelly 23:26

1y ago23:26

23:26

She can be heard across the pond and across the sound waves. Hailing from a coveted village outside of Chicago, singer-songwriter Claire Kelly is quickly becoming a household name. In this week's episode, she spills the tea on her brand new EP "Hopeful Romantic", and shares poetic insights on being a musician in Nashville. Hear an acoustic exclusiv…

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Dr Ewan Kirk - philanthropy & giving 'permission to fail' 49:31

1y ago49:31

49:31

In this episode we talk to philanthropist Dr Ewan Kirk, founder of the Turner Kirk Trust, about why he believes it is so important that philanthropists are willing to take risks and give the organisations they support 'permission to fail'. Including: Why is it so important to give charities permission to fail? What factors make something a “good” f…

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S2E12 • Discover Ryan Snyder 42:59

1y ago42:59

42:59

If you're looking for a pick-me-up, you've come to the right place! This week's episode is packed with both riveting and relatable stories, juicy insights, tons of laughs, and some saucy details on Cincinnati-native rock artist Ryan Snyder's brand new EP "Lights On" Ryan is shakin' up venues all across the Midwest and Nashville, and with the releas…

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Trip Report: RSPB Nagshead with Anneke #121 19:34

1y ago19:34

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On a pre-birthday outing, Anneke (from the show's FaceBook group) joins Suzy and her husband John for a day’s birding at RSPB Nagshead in Gloucestershire. The woods are alive with birds singing, engaging in courtship displays, and building nests. Anneke and Suzy share their bird encounters from the day, and some surprising mammal ones too! Links: L…

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S2E11 • Discover Tori Hughes 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

Hailing from the home of Virginia's mighty James River, country artist Tori Hughes is making a splash in the Nashville music scene. On today's episode, we talk with her about her early beginnings on a Toys 'R Us guitar, performing live in Nashville, and about her newly released debut single "Too Soon" Stay dialed in after the interview as Tori play…

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Michael Thatcher: Rating charities 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

In this episode we talk to Michael Thatcher, CEO of US nonprofit rating service Charity Navigator, about why and how the organisation tries to help people to choose charities more effectively. Including: What is Charity Navigator? What is its mission and what services does it offer to try to achieve that goal? What criteria does the Charity Navigat…

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Spring is here! #120 34:42

1y ago34:42

34:42

Suzy is back! In this episode, she shares her recent birding experiences and encounters with fellow enthusiasts, and the excitement of watching nesting Blue Tits, characterful Rooks and some unexpected Grey Wagtails. Suzy also announces the launch of the Casual Birder Bird Club, and invites listeners to join the show's team for the Global Big Day b…

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S2E10 • Discover Taylor Teasley 32:47

1y ago32:47

32:47

She's a small town California-native making a big splash in the Nashville music scene. Country artist Taylor Teasley hangs out with us on today's episode to talk about finding her element in Nashville, kickin' up dust with her new single "Join the Club", and hot wings... of course! Be sure to stick around after the interview for an acoustic exclusi…

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S2E9 • Discover Trace Jory 40:58

1y ago40:58

40:58

A voice charged with both gravitas and hope. Chicago-native singer songwriter Trace Jory sits down with us on today's episode to give us the lowdown on his brand new single "Smoke", his musical journey from coast to coast, and about who he'd collab with on a deodorant jingle. Hang around after the interview to catch an acoustic exclusive of "Smoke"…

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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #1 1:06:44

1y ago1:06:44

1:06:44

This episode is the first of what will hopefully be a regular series, in partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), in which we discuss their quarterly Research Notes. This is a new project that will produce short, accessible summaries of recent academic research relating to philanthropy, with the aim of bringing resear…

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Emma Beeston & Beth Breeze - Advising Philanthropists 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

In this episode Rhod talks to philanthropy adviser Emma Beeston and academic Dr Beth Breeze about their new book Advising Philanthropists. Including: What are some of the key elements of philanthropy advice? How much is philanthropy advice about objective, technical things (e.g. tax, structures etc) and how much is it about subjective things (about…

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