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Break Fake Rules: Change Big Giving For Good

Stupski Foundation
Philanthropy
Democracy
Stupski Foundation
Community Engagement
Social Justice
Politics
Rule Breaking
Marguerite Casey Foundation
Trust-Based Philanthropy
Climate Change
Civic Engagement
Nonprofit Sector
Racial Justice
Reparations
Foundations
Inequality Media
Philanthropic Abolitionism
Immigration Policy
Venture Capital
Nonprofits

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

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There’s a dirty word philanthropy doesn’t like to talk about - politics. But does staying above the political fray actually prevent us from supporting the communities and issues we claim to care about? In this live audience episode, Glen Galaich sits... more

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Philanthropy has a mindset problem, and it’s harming the very communities it claims to support. But what if philanthropy shifted its perspectives to see people through their aspirations, contributions, and power instead of their challenges?

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Nonprofit leaders are ringing alarm bells, but foundations are still deciding whether this moment is different enough to act. In this episode, Stupski Foundation CEO, Glen Galaich, and co-host Eric Brown sit down with Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D., v... more

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What will it take for us to stop treating failure like a private embarrassment and start seeing it as a way to learn, grow, and take better risks? In this episode, Stupski Foundation CEO Glen Galaich sits down with Nwamaka Agbo, CEO of the Kataly Fou... more

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Recent Guests

Vu Le
Author and nonprofit advocate, blogger at Nonprofit AF
Nonprofit AF
Episode: Can Funders Beat Thanos Without Engaging in Politics? feat. Vu Le
Trabian Shorters
Founder of BMe Community and developer of Asset Framing
BMe Community
Episode: Asset-Framing to End Philanthropy's Savior Complex feat. Trabian Shorters
Elisha Smith Arrillaga
Vice President of Research
Center for Effective Philanthropy
Episode: New Data Highlights Reality Gap Between Nonprofits & Funders feat. Elisha Smith Arrillaga
Nwamaka Agbo
CEO of the Kataly Foundation
Kataly Foundation
Episode: The F Word Philanthropy Avoids Is the One It Needs Most feat. Nwamaka Agbo
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
California's first partner, filmmaker
Miss Representation/ Rise Up
Episode: When We Invest in Women, We Transform Democracy for Generations feat. Jennifer Siebel Newsom & Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Professor of Law at UCLA and Columbia
African American Policy Forum
Episode: When We Invest in Women, We Transform Democracy for Generations feat. Jennifer Siebel Newsom & Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw
Faiz Shakir
Founder of More Perfect Union
More Perfect Union
Episode: The Biggest Fake Rule in the Media? OBJECTIVITY. feat. Faiz Shakir
Josh Lee
Director of the Youth Power Fund
Youth Power Fund
Episode: Philanthropy Gets Smarter When Youth Direct Where Funds Flow feat. Josh Lee
Elizabeth Cushing
CEO of Playworks, national nonprofit focused on youth development and play
Playworks
Episode: Beyond 5%: Philanthropy as a Bridge, Not Backup Government with Jamie Allison feat. Elizabeth Cushing

Hosts

Glen Galaich
Host of Break Fake Rules and CEO of the Stupski Foundation
Claire Callahan
Producer and communications lead for Break Fake Rules; guides guests and conversation

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
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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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Thought-provoking and willing to challenge the status quo.
Some episodes spark debate with controversial takes on wealth and donor-driven power.
Hosts push for audacious reform and accountability in philanthropy.

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Asset-Framing to End Philanthropy's Savior Complex feat. Trabian Shorters
Q: What makes asset framing different from deficit framing, and why does that distinction matter for philanthropy today?
Deficit framing centers on what people lack and often positions funders as the heroes, which suppresses agency; asset framing centers on what people are working toward, which changes brain processing, builds trust, and distributes leadership more equitably.
Asset-Framing to End Philanthropy's Savior Complex feat. Trabian Shorters
Q: Tell us a bit about asset framing in your own words and how you got started with it.
Asset framing is defining people by their aspirations and contributions before noting their challenges, a sequence that shifts who we see as capable and who drives change.
The F Word Philanthropy Avoids Is the One It Needs Most feat. Nwamaka Agbo
Q: So what would you like to share with the folks listening in today?
Agbo shares a concrete example of embracing for-profit structures when necessary to support mission-driven housing and community initiatives, demonstrates a willingness to push beyond 501c3 restrictions, and argues that moral imperatives should guide capital allocation even when it conflicts with traditional rules.
Philanthropy Gets Smarter When Youth Direct Where Funds Flow feat. Josh Lee
Q: What fake rule do you encounter most often from people reluctant to involve youth in grant making?
The most common rule is underestimating the value and capability of young people in movements and funding decisions; they argue youth aren't ready to shape funding, when in reality youth bring essential insights and leadership.
Philanthropy Gets Smarter When Youth Direct Where Funds Flow feat. Josh Lee
Q: Josh, you're working with young people, and I guess my question is, why should young people be involved with grant funding decisions? Are they now?
Because including youth brings proximity to the issues and fresh perspectives that adults may overlook, and it leads to more effective and innovative grant outcomes. Sharing power with young people yields decisions that better reflect community needs and drive long-term impact.

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This show pushes against conventional philanthropic norms by dissecting the rules that govern funding, governance, and impact. Episodes frequently center on donor control, spend-down vs perpetuity, and the idea that philanthropy should accelerate bold, community-led change rather than simply fund programs. Conversations span foundations, government, advocacy, and media, often featuring leaders who push for equity, transparency, and participatory decision-making. Listeners likely include funders, nonprofit executives, and policy-minded professionals who want practical, systemic reform and audacious approaches to philanthropy.

A standout thread across episodes is the willingness to challenge entrenched funding models and to explore mechanism... more

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