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Participatory Grantmaking: A Shared Approach to Effective Change

Featuring Maria De La Cruz, Irene Wong, Mary Jovanovich & Michael Voss

Those who are closest to problems are often the ones with the greatest insights into how to address them. In many ways, that's the ethos of participatory grantmaking, which empowers communities to decide who and what gets funded. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Maria De La Cruz of Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Irene Wong of The David & Lucile Packard Foundation, and Mary Jovanovich of Schwab Charitable about what this approach looks like in action. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

A Place-Based Approach to Philanthropy

Featuring Gina D. Dalma, Peggy Davis, Chris Boyce & Michael Voss

Philanthropy focused on place helps leverage resources and empower communities. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Gina D. Dalma of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Peggy Davis of the Chicago Community Trust, and Chris Boyce of Schwab Charitable about what a place-based approach to philanthropy looks like. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders— Navigating the Pandemic

Hosted by Dan LeDuc & Eric Nee

In the final episode of this special series, Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, and Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, share how they’re redefining the role of philanthropy in addressing public health crises and preparing for future pandemics. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Economic Opportunity in America

Hosted by Dan LeDuc & Eric Nee

Larry Kramer of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and La June Montgomery Tabron of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation discuss the origins of wealth inequality and its impact on American democracy. They also share how their institutions are creating new pathways for all communities to access secure and vibrant futures. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Race and Diversity Today

Hosted by Dan LeDuc & Eric Nee

Crystal Hayling of The Libra Foundation and Sonal Shah of The Asian American Foundation discuss how their organizations are transforming the way race is discussed in America and how to improve understanding about racial concerns that will lead to a more inclusive society. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Trust-Based Philanthropy and Strategic Giving

Featuring Philip Li, Nadia Roumani, Julia Reed & Michael Voss

Trust-based philanthropy is becoming an increasingly well-defined approach for addressing the power imbalance in the nonprofit sector and closing the gap between funders and grantees. How does a trust-based approach to giving compare to a strategic one? To help us explore the characteristics of both, SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Julia Reed of Schwab Charitable, Philip Li of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, and Nadia Roumani, cofounder of the Effective Philanthropy Learning Initiative at PACS. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

The Current and Potential Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits

Featuring Amir Pasic, Mary Jovanovich & Michael Voss

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for nonprofits' services while damaging their finances and staffs. What can history tell us about surviving this crisis, and how can philanthropy help? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks to Amir Pasic of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and Mary Jovanovich of Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

Efficiently and Effectively Supporting Those in Need

Featuring Patricia McIlreavy, Fred Kaynor & Michael Voss

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold with remarkable speed and scale, the philanthropic sector has stepped in to help people struggling with challenges related to the disease. What are those efforts and how might they be improved? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Patricia McIlreavy of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Fred Kaynor of Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

Unleashing Charitable Impact by and for Women

Featuring Andrea Pactor, Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz & Michael Voss

Giving with a gender lens: a conversation on women's giving and the implications for philanthropy with Andrea Pactor of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy; Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz of the Charles Schwab Foundation and Schwab Charitable; and Michael Voss, publisher of SSIR. A sponsored podcast series developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

Addressing Equity and Social Change Through Corporate and Individual Philanthropy

Featuring Jeff Raikes, Fred Kaynor & Michael Voss

Give big, give now, give smart, and give to address inequity: a conversation on making the most of your generosity with Jeff Raikes, cofounder of the Raikes Foundation; Fred Kaynor, vice president of business development and marketing at Schwab Charitable; and Michael Voss, publisher of SSIR. A sponsored podcast series developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

Dismantling Invisible Barriers to Capital

Featuring Kathleen Kelly Janus, Cheryl Dorsey, Pia Infante & Robert Ross

Nonprofit and philanthropic leaders discuss tools and strategies to help address systemic barriers to investment, power, and voice in the sector.

Shifting Philanthropy to a Justice-Minded Approach

Featuring Brian Barnes & Dorian Burton

Brian Barnes and Dorian Burton, co-founders of TandemEd, discuss why philanthropy needs a new framework that grounds giving in “justice” rather than “charity.”

Learning How to Listen to Beneficiaries

Featuring Valerie Threlfall, Krystle Onibukon, & Brad Dudding

Valerie Threlfall of the Fund For Shared Insight, Krystle Onibukon of the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula, and Brad Dunning of the Center for Employment Opportunities talk about building quality feedback loops.

The Evolving Role of Social Innovation

Featuring Zia Khan & Johanna Mair 1

A conversation about what's next for the social sector, from the concluding session of our Frontiers of Social Innovation forum.

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