Addressing Hunger in America: ‘There’s very little resiliency left in the system.’

Featuring Kyle Endres, Vince Hall, Alisia Robin, and Barbara Wheeler-Bride

Food pantries across the United States are experiencing rising demand and shrinking resources. Guests in this episode discuss these challenges, US public policy to alleviate hunger, and how donors can support food pantries and anti-hunger organizations in a time of increased need and economic uncertainties. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360

Charitable Giving, Advocacy, and Public Policy

Featuring Kenneth G. Hodder, Debby Bielak, Fred Kaynor & Barbara Wheeler-Bride

What do nonprofit advocacy efforts look like, and how can donors support advocacy work on social issues they care about? Kenneth G. Hodder, former national commander of the Salvation Army, and Debby Bielak, a partner at the Bridgespan Group, join DAFgiving360’s Fred Kaynor and SSIR editor Barbara Wheeler-Bride to discuss how elections impact charitable giving and how nonprofits can tap into the energy of the political environment to fund their mission. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360

Taxes and Giving: The Current and Potential Impact of US Tax Policy for Donors and Nonprofits

Featuring Mike Townsend, Hayden Adams & Michael Voss

How does current US tax law affect charitable giving? What do these policies mean for nonprofits and donors? What strategies maximize the amount of money coming into charitable organizations? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Mike Townsend of Charles Schwab and Company and Hayden Adams of the Schwab Center for Financial Research to help donors and nonprofits think through the impact of tax policies on charitable funding. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

The Economy, Taxes, and Philanthropy: How Donors Can Make the Most of Their Giving Today and Tomorrow

Featuring Una Osili, Hayden Adams & Michael Voss 2

A conversation about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, US economic performance, and people's charitable giving with Una Osili, associate dean for research and international programs at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy; Hayden Adams, director of tax and financial planning at the Schwab Center for Financial Research; and Michael Voss, publisher of SSIRA sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

What California Can Teach Washington

Featuring Mary Nichols

At the 2013 Stanford Center for Social Innovation’s 2013 Conradin Von Gugelberg Memorial Lecture, Nichols addresses CA's cap-and-trade system and what it means for our environment.

Connection Technology to Save Lives

Featuring Ridwan Djamaluddin

Ridwan Djamaluddin speaks on how Indonesia is using technology to deal with climate threats and implementing early warning systems to save lives.

Cross-Sector Social Innovation

Featuring Barton (Buzz) Thompson Jr.

Buzz Thompson identifies models of collaboration across areas of expertise that can help us solve complex societal issues.

Daniel Kreeger on social responsibility and federal responsibility with respect to climate change.

EDF Future of Green Calls

Featuring Daniel Kreeger

Daniel Kreeger, Executive Director of the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), outlines the relatively new position of Climate Change Officer.

Environmental Sustainability and Energy Policy

Featuring Dan Reicher, Arun Majumdar, and Aneesh Chopra

In this panel discussion we hear from senior government energy and technology officials on what’s up and coming with respect to environmental responsibility.

Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler on the need for socially responsible companies in the food industry.

Food Industry and Global Health

Featuring David Kessler

Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler discusses how we define the cultural norm for food consumption and what role our government should play in regulating food companies.