Building Trust and Managing Conflict in Family Philanthropy

Featuring Mollie Van Horn, Nick Tedesco, Mary Jovanovich & Barbara Wheeler-Bride

While conflict is a natural part of any relationship, family philanthropies must manage it well to ensure internal issues are not a barrier to impact. What are the best ways to anticipate and deal with disagreements when they arise? Three leaders with experience in the field share their perspectives. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360

Giving That Supports Community-Focused Climate Solutions

Featuring Claire McGuinness, Maya Batres, Shawn Jensen & Barbara Wheeler-Bride

How have nonprofits adapted their strategies to help mitigate climate change? How can donors best support climate solutions? Leaders from the One Acre Fund and The Nature Conservancy discuss how climate change is shaping their work and ways philanthropy can step in with catalytic funding. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360

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

Childhood Cancer: Treating Children Around the Globe

Featuring Richard C. Shadyac, Gloria De Dios, Fred Kaynor & Barbara Wheeler-Bride

How does a global approach to childhood cancer research advance treatments and cures? How are philanthropists around the world supporting this cause? Gloria De Dios of Foundation Ayudame a Vivir (AYUVI), Richard C. Shadyac of ALSAC, and Fred Kaynor of DAFgiving360 discuss St. Jude Global, an innovative endeavor at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to take lifesaving cancer treatments to children around the world. 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

The Challenges Facing Humanitarian Aid Groups Right Now

Featuring Bob Kitchen, Harriet Carvalho & Barbara Wheeler-Bride

What’s the impact of recent funding cuts to humanitarian aid? How are organizations reorganizing their critical work with vulnerable communities? Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee and Harriet Carvalho of DAFGiving360 join SSIR editor Barbara Wheeler-Bride to discuss the Trump administration’s unprecedented cuts to foreign aid and how donors can respond. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360

The Power of Arts Education to Build Community

Featuring David Garza, Kevin Greaney, Eric Joranson & Barbara Wheeler-Bride

How does a poverty-fighting organization like Henry Street Settlement in New York City use arts education to strengthen the community and “serve the whole person” as its president and CEO puts it? How can donors best support these programs? David Garza of Henry Street Settlement, Kevin Greaney of PhilARThropy, and Eric Joranson of DAFGiving360 join SSIR editor Barbara Wheeler-Bride to discuss the importance of arts education and how donors can sustain these programs over time. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360

The Complexity of Charitable Impact

Featuring Kimberly Pfeifer, Stephanie Gillis, Fred Kaynor & Barbara Wheeler-Bride

How do nonprofits and their donors define and measure impact? Kimberly Pfeifer of Oxfam America, Stephanie Gillis of Raikes Foundation, and Fred Kaynor of DAFgiving360 join SSIR editor Barbara Wheeler-Bride to share their perspectives on social impact and tracking philanthropic success. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360

Impact Investing: Measuring Social and Financial Returns

Featuring Juliette Menga, Nitin Barve & Michael Voss

What should investors consider when looking to have a positive impact in the world? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Juliette Menga of Aetos and Nitin Barve of the Schwab Center for Financial Research about ways investors can achieve social impact without sacrificing their financial goals. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

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 DAFgiving360.

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 DAFgiving360.

Cash Isn’t Always King

Featuring Ryan Raffin, Eric Joranson & Michael Voss

When it comes to donations, people tend to reach for their credit card or checkbook first. However, donating non-cash assets, including real estate, cryptocurrency, artworks, or stocks can be a much more efficient way to maximize your impact. This episode explores the advantages of giving non-cash assets to charity. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

Health

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.

Leadership

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.

Environment

Crisis and Change: Conversations With Leaders—Climate Solutions

Hosted by Dan LeDuc & Eric Nee

Tonya Allen of the McKnight Foundation and John Palfrey of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation discuss how they’re answering the global call for climate solutions that promote equity and protect vulnerable communities and encourage others in the philanthropic sector to act at this critical time. Produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts.