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Behavioral economics research shows how small nudges can make a big difference to end-of-year fundraising results.

Podcast

Philanthropy & Funding

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 DAFgiving360.

Philanthropy & Funding

How to Take Risks Without Losing Your Donors

By Christen Brandt & Tammy Tibbetts

The co-founders of She’s the First share what they learned from dropping the “child sponsorship” model that donors love.

Podcast

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.

Podcast

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 DAFgiving360.

Nonprofits & NGOs

Nonprofits in the Era of Stakeholder Capitalism

By Judith Rodin & Saadia Madsbjerg

The growth of double bottom line and impact investing can give nonprofits new ways to raise funds and opportunities to grow their influence.

Podcast

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 DAFgiving360.