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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 Schwab Charitable.

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.

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. SSIR publisher Michael Voss explores the advantages of giving non-cash assets to charity with Ryan Raffin of Charitable Solutions and Eric Joranson of Schwab Charitable. 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.

Giving Circles for Greater Community Impact

Featuring Sara Lomelin, Mary Jovanovich & Michael Voss

A collective giving approach to philanthropy, often translated into giving circles, brings people together to focus on community needs and community-driven solutions. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together, and Mary Jovanovich of Schwab Charitable about this people-centered approach to philanthropy. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

Giving Vehicles to Meet Your Charitable Goals

Featuring Vonny Carrington, Julia Reed & Michael Voss

Donors have a wide range of options for making charitable gifts. Which one is the best approach for meeting your philanthropic goals? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Vonny Carrington, partner with Cerity Partners, and Julia Reed of Schwab Charitable to explore the various approaches available to donors. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

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.

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 Schwab Charitable.

Crafting an Effective Charitable Giving Plan

Featuring Stasia Washington, Shawn Jensen & Michael Voss

Creating a solid strategic plan for charitable giving is a challenging but important process that helps donors ensure their gifts generate the desired impact. What is the best approach? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Stasia Washington at First Foundation Advisors and Shawn Jensen at Schwab Charitable to find out. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

The Change You Want to See in the World: International Philanthropy and Effective Cross-Border Giving

Featuring Fred Kaynor, Kelsey McCarthy & Michael Voss

How can you scale your social impact across borders and advance your giving strategies? Where do you start and what do you need to know about mechanisms for global charity? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Kelsey McCarthy of the Charities Aid Foundation of America and Fred Kaynor of Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

 

Determining the Right Gift for Both Donor and Nonprofit

Featuring Lisa Spalding, Stephanie Diamond & Michael Voss

Donors trying to decide what type of gift to make can sometimes face a challenge as difficult as knowing what cause to fund in the first place. SSIR Publisher Michael Voss discusses restricted gifts, unrestricted gifts, and endowments with Lisa Spalding of The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) and Stephanie Diamond of Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

How Nonprofits Are Leveraging Donor-Advised Funds

Featuring Richard C. Shadyac Jr., Fred Kaynor & Michael Voss

Over the past decade, the popularity and use of donor-advised funds have grown dramatically. How can they help nonprofits strengthen their operations? SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Richard C. Shadyac, Jr., of the American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Fred Kaynor from Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.

Giving Across Generations: Maximizing Impact Through Family Philanthropy

Featuring Suzanne Wheeler, Mary Jovanovich & Michael Voss

Families that use successful multi-generational giving strategies can make an impact on important issues, foster a tradition of philanthropy, and deepen their relationships. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Suzanne Wheeler from Mariner Wealth Advisors and Mary Jovanovich from Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of Schwab Charitable.