
Some rules are meant to be broken—especially the fake ones! Break Fake Rules is a podcast that brings today’s news and big philanthropic issues into focus, challenging the self-imposed rules that shape the flow of money, power, and resources in America. Join Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation, and a rotating cast of co-hosts as they unpack the news of the day and engage in conversations w... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitBusinessNewsPolitics | |||

What becomes possible when philanthropy invests in the well-being of the people doing the work? In this episode, co-hosts Jamie Allison, Executive Director of the Walter & Elise Haas Fund, and Glen Galaich sit down with Jennifer Haas, President of th... more
How long is too long to lead a foundation? In this episode, Glen sits down with Kate Levin Markel, President of the McGregor Fund, to break a fake rule philanthropy rarely talks about: once foundation leaders get the job, there is very little incenti... more
Break Fake Rules listeners, enjoy this special feed swap from our partners at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), who invited our co-hosts, Glen Galaich and Jamie Allison, to guest star on their Giving Done Right podcast. Follow Giving Done ... more
Why are people willing to give up power in exchange for the promise of protection? Recorded live with Northern California Grantmakers at SFJAZZ, host Jamie Allison invited Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, renowned historian and scholar, and Glen Galaich, CEO of t... more
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Whether you agree or not, Break Fake Rules is thought provoking, “Funders shouldn’t get to dictate where the money goes?!” Shaking things up in a sometimes overly cautious industry. Love it!
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A provocative show focused on philanthropy, funding governance, and reforming grantmaking. Episodes regularly challenge fake rules that shape where money goes, who wields influence, and how communities are engaged, featuring conversations with funders, nonprofit leaders, and researchers. Notable throughlines include trust-based philanthropy, spend-down vs. perpetuity, mission-aligned investing, and the tension between donor control and community-led impact. Distinctive traits include a willingness to critique the sector from within, practical case studies, and provocative dialogs that push for faster, more accountable funding models as a path to lasting social change.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
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2. Glen Galaich
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