Short Stories narrated in the Urdu Language and other selected Urdu classic and contemporary literature.
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Crazy when one girl wants to make millions of people happy. I went through a lot and I want you to know that it’s okay to feel alone and also learn about how to deal with breakups, college, boys, social media etc.
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What Donors Want - a podcast by I.G. Advisors - features a series of thought-provoking conversations on the state of our beautiful, yet in many ways broken, non-profit sector. We want to collectively imagine solutions to the things that keep us up at night, and inspire more progressive practices and ways of collaborating. This podcast is part of I.G.'s mission to #FixTheFlow of resources for good.
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Octopus is a podcast that follows the stories of eight exceptional artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, and innovators who continually enhance their craft and empower their communities. Each episode is a culmination of how they do what they do. It's also deeply about who they are. Season One kicks off in the pulsating metropolis of Hong Kong: a perfumed and cigarette-stained symbiosis of new art, old heritage, and a reinvention of the two. Regardless of where they've been—be it the far reaches ...
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Behavioural Science and What Donors (Actually) Want With Piyush Tantia of Ideas42
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In this episode of Alisha and Emily interview Piyush Tantia, Chief Innovation Officer at Ideas42. Piyush shares insights on donor psychology, philanthropy trends, and the challenges of building effective giving platforms. They dive into: 🟡 The psychology behind charitable giving and why it's an interesting behaviour from an economic perspective.🟡 H…
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Resourcing Narrative Ecosystems With Mandy Van Deven & Jody Myrum
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In this episode, Rachel and Emily explore the concept of narrative ecosystems with Mandy Van Deven and Jody Myrum. Together, they dive into:🟡 What is a narrative ecosystem, and why is this important?🟡 How can philanthropy effectively support narratives of liberation, and fund the infrastructure for narrative power?🟡 What is the case for supporting …
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Leadership in the Social-Profit Sector With Farah Mohamed
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Rachel and Alisha speak with the incomparable Farah Mohamed - a leader with over 25 years of experience in the government, social-profit, and for-profit sectors. Currently, Farah is the CEO of The King's Trust Canada, a charity that creates pathways to employment for barriered youth across Canada, but you may also know her from her roles as CEO of …
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Should UK Foundations Have A Minimum Grant Payout?
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In this episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Emily Collins-Ellis speak with three philanthropy experts on the debate around whether mandatory minimum payout rates should be introduced for charitable foundations in the UK. Drawing on Pro Bono Economics’ recent report on the potential of the UK’s ‘Hidden Dragon’ Foundations that are ‘sitting on asset…
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Imagination Infrastructure - What We All Need To Bring About The Future We Want
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In this episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Emily Collins-Ellis speak with Cassie Robinson about the need to invest in ‘imagination infrastructure’ to support communities in developing practices around collective imagination to envision new futures beyond the status quo.Cassie holds roles with Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Ar…
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The Power of Trust-Based Funding & The African Visionary Fellowship
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In this episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Beatrice Onyango speak with three of Segal Family Foundation’s African Visionary Fellows - all about the power of unrestricted funding, and what it can unlock across the Continent and beyond:🟡 Delphine Uwamahoro, Our Sisters Opportunity (OSO)🟡 Abaas Mpindi, Media Challenge Initiative🟡 Jackie Leonard Bomb…
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The Story of Hazrat Ayub (Job) in Urdu Language.By Shams Bhatti
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The Legacy of MacKenzie Scott With FRIDA, SAGE & Panorama Global
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Imagine this - you get a call out of the blue from a consultant offering an unrestricted grant of $10 million that you can use however you like, spend on any time frame, and you never have to send a *single* update to the donor. You only have a couple of days to confirm whether or not you want to accept, and it turns out the donor is none other tha…
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Feminist Resource Mobilisation With Roz Lee
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Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Emily Collins-Ellis speak with the incomparable Roz Lee - a leader who has dedicated her life to advancing racial, gender, economic and LGBTQ justice through community organising, advocacy, political education and philanthropy. Roz has held leadership roles at the Equality Fund, Ms. Foundation for Women, and the Arcus Fo…
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Rachel Stephenson Sheff speaks with two brilliant executives from the international fashion brand, Kurt Geiger: Neil Clifford, CEO, and Pascale Montaner, Vice President of Global Marketing & Executive Director of the Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation.In this wonderfully transparent and energising conversation, they dive into all things corporate impa…
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Acceptance of Evil will not make it Good. Closing the eyes will not make the mountain disappear. Evil is a reality, and Good only wins when the evil is dealt with. Dealing with evil physically and metaphysically is every client's responsibility. Name: Mandi (Umeed Bechta Hoon) Author: Shams Bhatti Language: Urdu Genre: Fiction Pages: 120 ISBN: 9789…
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We are never alone. I acquired the realisation that the only demon I should have always been aware of was .... but that was too late Author: Shams Bhatti Language: Urdu Genre: Fiction Pages: 120 ISBN: 97896923539-0-8 Available to buy online @ https://www.meraqissa.com/book/1729By Shams Bhatti
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Undoubtedly, One of the most significant issues for the youth of the Subcontinent. Now, you can also listen to the stories from my book, Umeed Bechta Hun, on YouTube using the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc4r4LXUJRDJBj_-9EvkiA Story: Thakan Book: Umeed Bechta Hun Author: Shams Bhatti Language: Urdu Genre: Fiction Pages: 120 ISB…
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This recording is to thank my audience for their support, feedback and encouragement. I would also like to share my thoughts regarding this podcast and the stories. I hope you will listen to my version of the reality. Thank you.By Shams Bhatti
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Power Dynamics In Governance With Jessamyn Shams-Lau & Jane Leu
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Rachel Stephenson Sheff speaks with Jessamyn Shams-Lau and Jane Leu all about power dynamics in governance - particularly in family foundation structures, but also more broadly across the non-profit world. Following a decade of leading a family foundation, Jessamyn shares her powerful story of navigating these power dynamics during the #BlackLivesM…
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#FundingFrontlineImpact With Nick Grono, CEO of The Freedom Fund
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Rachel Stephenson Sheff speaks with Nick Grono, CEO of The Freedom Fund, all about their new resource for donors and philanthropic advisors: #FundingFrontlineImpact (www.fundingfrontlineimpact.org). I.G. was thrilled to work with the Freedom Fund to create this resource, which shares advice, stories and tools to help donors of all kinds on their ow…
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What Fellows Want - Imagining the Funding System of the Future
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Emily Collins-Ellis and Rachel Stephenson Sheff speak with some of the Fellows from the very first cohort of I.G. Advisors’ #FixTheFlow Fellowship. One year ago, we added a bold, systems-change project to our work at I.G.: the #FixTheFlow Fellowship. Born out of frustration with the inequities and challenges of the funding system, we launched this …
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Welcome back to Season 4 of What Donors Want! In episode 36, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Emily Collins-Ellis chat with the legendary Vu Le, founder of @NonprofitAF. We discuss:🌟 Self care for non-profit professionals 🌟 Vu’s brilliant #CrappyFundingPractices campaign on Twitter, and the ‘Tipping Points’ that can change bad donor behaviour 🌟 The incr…
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Zameen is a short story by Shams Bhatti in the Urdu Language. Does anyone actually own a piece of land? A reality check for those who think they do. This is one of the ten stories from my published work, "Umeed Bechta Hun". Now, you can also listen to the stories from my book, Umeed Bechta Hun, on YouTube using the following link https://www.youtub…
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In a darker corner of the Lahore Railways Station, I met a man who changed my perception of luck, hope and destiny. Now, you can also listen to the stories from my book, Umeed Bechta Hun, on YouTube using the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc4r4LXUJRDJBj_-9EvkiA Story: Umeed Bechta Hun Book: Umeed Bechta Hun Author: Shams Bhatti L…
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Woman empowerment is a five-star jargon, but then there are women who empower themselves and generations without standing at the rostrum. This is the story of one such lady, lovingly called Bay Jee. Now, you can also listen to the stories from my book, Umeed Bechta Hun, on YouTube using the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc4r4LXUJ…
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The story of a magical world behind that wooden door and a childhood crush that didn't end well. Now, you can also listen to the stories from my book, Umeed Bechta Hun, on YouTube using the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc4r4LXUJRDJBj_-9EvkiA Story: Kawar Book: Umeed Bechta Hun Author: Shams Bhatti Language: Urdu Genre: Fiction P…
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In the thirty-fifth episode, Lauren Gross chairs our launch event for The Mesa! (https://www.themesa.org)The Mesa is the only digital platform designed to help you bring your philanthropic community online to connect, grow, and give better. Created by us at I.G. Advisors, in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Mesa is your c…
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Ximena Andión Ibañez, The Ford Foundation
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In the thirty-fourth episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Jasmine Awad speak with Ximena Andión Ibañez, Programme Officer for Mexico and Central America at the Ford Foundation. Today’s episode is a special one because not only did we have a fantastic conversation with Ximena about all things fundraising and philanthropy, but we also announced the r…
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Welcome to Story-time with Shams. This podcast is in Urdu Language. You will find short stories on a variety of topics, covering social, personal, spiritual and religious aspects of humanity. Thank you.By Shams Bhatti
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In the thirty-first episode, Emily Collins-Ellis and Rachel Stephenson Sheff speak with zohra moosa - Executive Director of Mama Cash - about all things related to feminism, fundraising and activism.In 1983, Mama Cash became the first international women’s fund; what began as a small-scale - but incredibly visionary - initiative of five lesbian fem…
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In the thirtieth episode, Carlos Miranda and Rachel Stephenson Sheff speak with David Simas – CEO of the Obama Foundation – about all things related to philanthropy, politics and democracy. The Obama Foundation, of course, is the philanthropic legacy of former US President and former First Lady, Barack and Michelle Obama – and its mission is to ins…
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Hannah Paterson, Participatory Grant-Making at the National Lottery Community Fund
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In the twenty-ninth episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Gaby Cervera chat with Hannah Paterson, a Senior Portfolio Manager at the UK's National Lottery Community Fund. The Community Fund is one of the largest funders in the UK and distributes £600m+ a year to communities across the country, raised by players of The National Lottery itself. Our con…
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In the twenty-eighth episode, Alisha Miranda and Emily Collins-Ellis chat with the legendary Richard Curtis. He is, of course, the BAFTA and Emmy award winning film writer and director, responsible for classics such as Notting Hill, Bridget Jones’ Diary and Love Actually - but films are just one part of his life. In the other half, Richard is a phi…
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In the twenty-seventh episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Jasmine Awad dive into the world of corporate impact with Katy Goodrich, Customer Success Director and Social Impact Team Lead at Adobe UK. Adobe, of course, is the American multinational computer software company responsible for Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere and Illustrator, among many oth…
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In the twenty-sixth episode, Emily Collins-Ellis and Rachel Stephenson Sheff dive into the world of Donor Advised Funds (aka DAFs) with Anna Josse, CEO and Co-Founder of Prism the Gift Fund. Prism is a UK DAF established in 2005 with a mission to increase the flow of funds to the charitable sector. It’s one of the largest and most well-known DAFs i…
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Alyssa Sweetman & Daniel 'Kasper' Bong, Twitch
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In the twenty-fifth episode - streamed originally for IoF's virtual 2020 Convention (#IoFFC)- Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Erin Niimi Longhurst dive into the world of livestream fundraising with Alyssa Sweetman, Twitch's Charity Programme Manager, and Daniel 'Kasper' Bong, one of Twitch’s livestream fundraising influencers (known as 'Kasper' on the …
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Victoria Vrana, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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In the twenty-fourth episode, Alisha Miranda and Rachel Stephenson Sheff speak with Victoria Vrana, Deputy Director of Philanthropic Partnerships at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In this role, Victoria leads the Foundation’s Giving By All initiative, which aims to inspire and enable more informed and intentional generosity by everyday givers…
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To kick off Season Three, the Hewlett Foundation is back! But this time with a twist: Alfonsina Peñaloza, Programme Officer at the Foundation (and first What Donors Want guest ever) co-hosts with Rachel Stephenson Sheff, and together they interview Hewlett’s President, Larry Kramer, to understand his unique role from a leadership perspective.Larry …
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After Season Two, producer Rachel Stephenson Sheff sits down with the I.G. team to discuss key insights from this second round of interviews. In this roundtable discussion, the team reflects on the diverse range of Season Two guests - from foundations, to individuals, companies, intermediaries and thought leaders - and highlights key themes and tak…
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In the twenty-first episode - to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay - Rachel Stephenson Sheff interviews three panellists from the With and For Girls Collective, the world’s only participatory fund by, and for, adolescent girls. Founded in 2014, With and For Girls supports extraordinary girl-led and girl-centred organisations through an annual award…
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Sharna Goldseker & Michael Moody, Generation Impact
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In the twentieth episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Amy Whight chat with Sharna Goldseker and Michael Moody – co-authors of the groundbreaking book, ‘Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors Are Revolutionizing Giving.’ Based on years of research and candid insights from hundreds of next gen donors, this book offers a rare profile of the new face o…
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Philippa Charles & Flora Craig, Garfield Weston Foundation
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In the nineteenth episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff and Jasmine Awad chat with Philippa Charles (Director) and Flora Craig (Head of Grants) from the Garfield Weston Foundation. No stranger to UK fundraisers, Garfield Weston is a family-founded, charitable grant-making Foundation, which supports a wide range of causes across the country, donating ove…
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What Grantees Want (Live at Segal Family Foundation's 2019 AGM)
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In the eighteenth episode, Rachel Stephenson Sheff travelled to New York to host a very special live recording at Segal Family Foundation's Annual General Meeting. We are thrilled to announce that the podcast is now officially sponsored by the Segal Family Foundation - and to kick this off Rachel co-hosted a panel discussion with the Foundation's D…
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Hey guys, after 2 months of being away from the podcast I am back and giving you guys a quick update as to where I’ve been. Hope you guys enjoy!
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In the seventeenth episode, Alisha Miranda and Rachel Stephenson Sheff chat with Sara Elisa Miller, Director of Philanthropy and Special Projects at 5000 Broadway Productions – production company of the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda. We’re often asked by our charity and non-profit clients about the role of celebrity talent in fundraising and advo…
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In the sixteenth episode, Carlos Miranda and Rachel Stephenson Sheff chat with Kabir Kumar, Senior Director at Walmart.org, to explore the philanthropic approach of one of the world's largest corporate donors. From grant-making and in-kind donations, to employee volunteering and shared-value partnerships - this conversation is an exclusive look beh…
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Sonal Sachdev Patel, GMSP Foundation (Live at Fundraising Convention 2019)
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In the fifteenth episode - recorded live with a studio audience - Emily Collins-Ellis and Rachel Stephenson Sheff sit down with philanthropist, Sonal Sachdev Patel, at the Institute of Fundraising's 2019 Fundraising Convention in London. They delve into Sonal's experience as the CEO of her family's foundation, explore the crucial elements of relati…
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