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Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society

Jeremy Beer
Philanthropy
School Choice
Higher Education
Lifewise Academy
America At 250
Herzog Foundation
Education
Education Policy
Nonprofit Sector
Classical Education
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Bible Education
Project Hood
Liberalism
Christian Education
Donor Development
Civil Society
Capacity Building
American Civil Society

Givers, Doers, and Thinkers introduces listeners to the fascinating people and important ideas at the heart of American civil society. We speak with philanthropists, foundation leaders, reformers, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, religious believers, historians, sociologists, philosophers, journalists, and anyone else who will help us understand contemporary civil society’s achievements... more

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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with William A. Schambra to explore the tension between establishment philanthropy and what he calls “everyday philanthropy”—the grassroots efforts that often go unnoticed but play a vital... more

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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Nathan Bond, co-founder of Rifle Paper Company, to explore entrepreneurship, education, and philanthropy. Nathan reflects on how his personal experiences have shaped his approach to g... more

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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, to explore the power and challenges of regional philanthropy. Reflecting on the legacy of Jack Murdock, Romanita shares ho... more

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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Sadie Elliott, Director of the Herzog Foundation, to explore how innovative philanthropy is transforming K–12 Christian education. They discuss the challenges facing Christian school ... more

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Recent Guests

William Schambra
Senior Fellow Emeritus at the Hudson Institute
Hudson Institute
Episode: William A. Schambra & the power of everyday philanthropy
Nathan Bond
Co-founder of Rifle Paper Company
Rifle Paper Company
Episode: Nathan Bond & building beauty, business, and purposeful giving
Romanita Hairston
CEO of the MJ. Murdock Charitable Trust
MJ. Murdock Charitable Trust
Episode: Romanita Hairston & building stronger nonprofits through regional philanthropy
Sadie Elliott
Director of the Herzog Foundation Institute
Herzog Foundation
Episode: Sadie Elliott & the new playbook for Christian school funding
Destiny Rojo
Program officer, PY Foundation
PY Foundation (Artesia, NM)
Episode: Destiny Rojo & the future of small-town philanthropy
Hanna Skandera
President and CEO of the Daniels Fund
Daniels Fund
Episode: Hanna Skandera & Reviving Civics in America
Rob Hays
Former president and CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust; chair of EPPC and Aquinas Institute at Princeton
Ethics and Public Policy Center; Aquinas Institute at Princeton
Episode: Rob Hays & What Great Board Members Get Right
Steve Zabilski
CEO of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Episode: Steve Zabilski & Rethinking the Overhead Myth
Eric Cook
President and CEO of the Society for Classical Learning
Society for Classical Learning
Episode: Eric Cook & rescuing education from mediocrity

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Thought-provoking and insightful

    A must-listen for anyone in the nonprofit space! Thought-provoking conversations with top givers, doers, and thinkers in the philanthropy world sprinkled with practical tips for nonprofit professionals.

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Offers useful critique of traditional grantmaking and fresh perspectives on civil society.

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Patrick Deneen & why liberalism failed
Q: What does regime change mean in his framework, and how does it differ from overthrowing the government?
Regime change refers to transforming the underlying constitution or ordering principles of society—its 'broad constitution'—not simply replacing political leaders, with the aim of re-aligning institutions to better reflect human flourishing and traditional civil society.
Cary Sanders and Ralph May & overcoming societal barriers after incarceration
Q: Where do you see hope in changing the narrative around incarceration and reentry?
There is a shifting narrative toward treating formerly incarcerated individuals as capable people who deserve second chances, aided by successful programs and donor support that focus on opportunity-driven outcomes rather than stigma.
Cary Sanders and Ralph May & overcoming societal barriers after incarceration
Q: What does the data say about how hard it is for someone transitioning out of prison to stay out of prison and rebuild their lives?
The data show a high national recidivism rate, roughly 30% within three years, which underscores the need for integrated supports like IDs, housing, transportation, and steady employment; however, programs with wraparound care and job pathways can halve recidivism for participants.
Wendy Wang & the collapse of the modern marriage market
Q: What surprising finding emerged about motherhood and happiness?
Married mothers reported higher happiness and meaning in life compared to other groups, challenging common media narratives about motherhood.
Pastor Corey Brooks & building a blueprint for urban transformation
Q: How do you fund the center and what is the Walk Across America for?
The Walk Across America is a fundraising and awareness effort to raise $25 million to pay off the center, establish a classical Christian school for boys, seed an endowment, and replicate the Project Hood model in other cities and rural areas.

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A thoughtful interview show focused on philanthropy, civil society, and how foundations, nonprofits, and reformers shape public life. Across episodes, guests range from regional funders and national philanthropy leaders to educators and policy thinkers, with frequent emphasis on strategies for effective giving, governance, and capacity building. The terrain includes debates about trust-based funding, donor development, school choice, civics education, and practical steps for nonprofit leadership. A notable throughline is balancing top-down philanthropy with local, community-rooted approaches, plus a willingness to critique traditional grantmaking in favor of measurable, sustainable impact. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable insights f... more

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