Health

The Videos Saving Lives in the Developing World

Hosted by Jonathan Levine 2

Developing countries face a quality crisis in the delivery of frontline health care. The nonprofit Global Health Media marries modern video technology with compassionate instruction to fill the gap. This is the first episode of a two-part series about raising the quality of health care in the developing world. Listen to the second episode here: The Healing Force of Family.

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 DAFgiving360.

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 DAFgiving360.

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 DAFgiving360.

African American Philanthropy: A Culture of Generosity

Featuring Tyrone Freeman, Stasia Washington & Michael Voss

If nonprofits and financial advisors are serious about working with African American communities, they must commit to diversity and inclusion across their organizations, and dedicate the resources to identify, solicit, and steward Black donors on their own terms. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Tyrone Freeman at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and Stasia Washington at First Foundation Advisors. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

What’s Next: The Life Cycle of a Pandemic

Featuring Regine Webster, Brian Howell & Michael Voss

The philanthropic sector's past experiences with wildfires, hurricanes, 9/11, and other crises helped prepare it for COVID-19, but the unprecedented and ongoing impact of the pandemic raises worries about present and future challenges. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks to Regine Webster of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Brian Howell of Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

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 DAFgiving360.

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 DAFgiving360.

Philanthropy & Funding

Values-Based Philanthropy

Featuring Jodi Morris, Eddie Brown & Michael Voss

A conversation about strategies for philanthropists to harness the values that will guide their giving, featuring SSIR's publisher Michael Voss; Jodi Morris, founder of Connecting Growth Globally; and Eddie Brown, national managing director and head of Schwab Advisor Family Office. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

How Venture Philanthropy Works and Its Role in Effective Charity

Featuring Jim Bildner, Julia Reed & Michael Voss 2

As traditional sources of charity shrink and donors increasingly look for more impact from their gifts, venture capital's role in philanthropy has expanded. To explore the trends and what they mean for giving, SSIR's publisher Michael Voss speaks with Jim Bildner, CEO of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, and Julia Reed, managing director of relationship management with Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.

Arts & Culture

Storytelling and Social Change

Featuring Jessica Blank, Nicole Starr, Marya Bangee & Courtney Cogburn

How do stories work to expand and accelerate impact? A roundtable discussion between four storytellers and leaders of change on narrative's power to reach and inspire new audiences.

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.

Scaling

Scaling and Innovation

Featuring Christian Seelos

If an organization doesn't know how to learn or scale, innovation isn't the answer to its struggles.