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The Business of Giving

Denver Frederick
Philanthropy
Mental Health
Fundraising
Nonprofit Sector
Climate Change
Nonprofit Fundraising
Community Engagement
Community Development
Nonprofits
Cryptocurrency
Leadership
Economic Mobility
Covid-19
The Giving Block
Workforce Development
Intergenerational Programming
Cultural Competency
Exponential Organizations
Clean Slate Initiative
Guaranteed Minimum Income

Denver Frederick is the Host of The Business of Giving. The program is the only show of its kind that focuses on solutions to today's complex social problems. What's working? Who are the changemakers? How is it all being financed? The program addresses issues such as global poverty, affordable housing, clean drinking water, medical breakthroughs, and matters related to education.

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He never wanted to be an administrator. He wanted to be a therapist, and to work in a food pantry. Instead, J. Antonio Fernández has a job that no layman had held in more than a century.

He leads Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York. No... more

My guest today came to philanthropy through the lab bench, not the development office. ⁠Melissa Stevens⁠ trained as a biochemist, and for nearly two decades at the ⁠Milken Institute⁠ she has put a scientist’s question to an entire field: what does th... more

A direct cash assistance program used to take months to launch. My guest today turned one on earlier this year in about four hours. The hard part of helping people was never writing the check. It was the system the check had to travel through, a syst... more

When Sarah Bouchie became CEO of Helen Keller International, she led a listening process across the organization and sharpened how they told their story. That preparation proved critical. Within months, a third of the organization’s revenue disappear... more

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Recent Guests

J. Antonio Fernández
Executive Director, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York
Episode: We Don’t Ask: Are You Catholic or Not? We Ask: Are You Hungry?
Melissa Stevens
Executive Vice President for Strategic Philanthropy, Milken Institute
Milken Institute
Episode: The Next Generation Is Inheriting the Wealth. Now It’s Rewriting the Rules of Giving.
Brittany Christenson
CEO of AidKit
AidKit
Episode: Beyond the Spreadsheet: How AidKit is Rewiring the Infrastructure of Help
Sarah Bouchie
CEO of Helen Keller International
Helen Keller International
Episode: A 111-Year-Old Organization Lost a Third of Its Revenue Overnight: How Helen Keller International’s CEO Turned Crisis Into Reinvention
Caitlin Baron
Founder / leader of Luminos (education nonprofit)
Luminos
Episode: She Gives Children One Year to Catch Up. They Cover Three.
Kyle Clifford
CEO of AMFAR
AMFAR (Foundation for AIDS Research)
Episode: The CEO Who Is the Mission: Kyle Clifford of amfAR
Hala Hanna
Executive Director of MIT Solve
MIT Solve
Episode: When Courage Matters More Than Capital: MIT Solve’s Blueprint for Impact
Ike Anand
CEO of Alsac, the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Episode: When Tech Meets the Mission: How Ike Anand Is Reimagining St. Jude for the Digital Age
Marika Anthony-Shaw
Leader of Plus1, former musician with Arcade Fire
Plus1
Episode: How One Dollar Per Ticket Is Changing Philanthropy Forever

Host

Denver Frederick
Host focused on solutions to social problems, exploring what's working, who the changemakers are, and how initiatives are financed.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Love everything about it

    It’s a privilege to have found this podcast. Denver’s an incredible host and brings on quality guests, with no shortage of interesting topics. I’m in my late 20’s and am working to make giving habitual and communal for Gen Z + Millennials. The knowledge gained over hundreds of Denver’s interviews has been instrumental to my own work. Truly a special podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicco.Adams
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Denver, host of The Business of Giving Podcast, highlights all entrepreneurship, business, changemakers and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Inspiring, engaging, and insightful!

    The Business of Giving covers so many important topics and dives deep into crises facing our world. Each episode contains a wealth of information and actionable tips about how to improve and move forward.

    Denver engages his expert guests in thoughtful and engaging conversation - his passion really shines through his interviews. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States5 years ago
  • Deeply substantial and amazingly practical

    It’s obvious that Denver puts extraordinary effort into finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in this world.

    I appreciate the variety of episodes and the super practical takeaways - no matter the topic, you’ll gain something from every episode. Keep up the incredible work Denver! 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J. Barshop
    United States6 years ago
  • Phenomenal content Delivery can improve

    Denver Fredrick asks great questions and steers conversations in a powerful way - his pitch fluctuates and could be metered for a more affective approach. News items often sound like a single sentence without appropriate pauses between items decreasing the import of each piece. The show and Denver could benefit from critique and coaching by radio professionals. Delivery improvement will take this podcast to another level.

    Thanks for all the great info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Phil Advisor
    United States8 years ago

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Beyond the Spreadsheet: How AidKit is Rewiring the Infrastructure of Help
Q: What safeguards ensure that taking investment does not bend AidKit's mission toward profitability?
AidKit established a public benefit corporation, B Corp certification, founder-controlled board, and mission-aligned incentives to protect the charitable purpose and prevent mission drift even as the company scales.
Beyond the Spreadsheet: How AidKit is Rewiring the Infrastructure of Help
Q: How do you balance recipient dignity with compliance and efficiency concerns from your clients?
By prioritizing recipients first and offering solutions that meet compliance needs without creating barriers for eligible people, using flexible identity verification and documentation to avoid excluding vulnerable populations.
Beyond the Spreadsheet: How AidKit is Rewiring the Infrastructure of Help
Q: What was learned from the SNAP online pilot during COVID, and how did it influence your thinking about delivery mechanisms?
Working with state and federal partners revealed how bureaucratic red tape slows even critical aid; the experience underscored that the delivery system, not just the money, must be streamlined, which pushed AidKit to accelerate its implementation speed and build resilient, scalable processes.
Beyond the Spreadsheet: How AidKit is Rewiring the Infrastructure of Help
Q: You're not starting with the technology, you're starting with the person. Why is that so central to AidKit's approach?
The focus is on community needs and dignity; technology should bend to how people actually live and interact with aid, not force communities to adapt to a system. This mindset guides product design, partnerships, and service delivery.
A 111-Year-Old Organization Lost a Third of Its Revenue Overnight: How Helen Keller International’s CEO Turned Crisis Into Reinvention
Q: How do you balance storytelling with data to maintain donor confidence?
We combine compelling human stories with solid program data, showing cost per dose and measurable outcomes to illustrate both the heart and the science of our work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Business of Giving

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A show focused on social impact, philanthropy, and scalable solutions to global and local problems featuring leaders driving change in nonprofits, education, health, and civic innovation. Episodes highlight crisis leadership, bold fundraising, and novel models for giving, with guests ranging from NGO executives to philanthropic founders and nonprofit tech innovators. Noteworthy elements include firsthand leadership stories from mission-driven organizations, explorations of innovative funding approaches, and an emphasis on practical, transferable strategies for social good. Overall, it's likely to appeal to listeners who want actionable insights from leaders changing how philanthropy, nonprofits, and social programs operate at scale.

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Recent guests on The Business of Giving include:

1. J. Antonio Fernández
2. Melissa Stevens
3. Brittany Christenson
4. Sarah Bouchie
5. Caitlin Baron
6. Kyle Clifford
7. Hala Hanna
8. Ike Anand

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