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Philanthropisms

Rhodri Davies
Philanthropy
Nonprofits
Civil Society
Charitable Giving
Artificial Intelligence
Impact Investing
Social Justice
Participatory Grant-Making
Routledge Handbook Of Artificial Intelligence and Philanthropy
Climate Philanthropy
Democracy
Narrative Power
Volunteering
Foundation Spend-Down
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Community Engagement
Youth Participation
Fundraising
Legacy
Education

Philanthropisms is the podcast that puts philanthropy in context. Through conversations with expert guests and deep dives into topics, host Rhodri Davies explores giving throughout history, the key trends shaping generosity around the world today and what the future might hold for philanthropy. Contact: rhodri@whyphilanthropymatters.com.

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On the fifteenth edition of our podcast partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we talk to more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of short, practitioner-focused ERNOP Research Notes... more

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In this episode we're joined by philanthropist Rory Brooks to talk about his giving and about a new project - The Giving Record - that he and Rhodri have been working on together, which aims to collect and share stories about what p... more

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In this episode we talk to Glen Galaich, CEO of Stupski Foundation about his new book Control: Why big giving falls short, why the 'mindset of control' is pervasive in elite philanthropy, and why that is a problem. Including:

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In this episode we talk to Monica Stryker, the network coordinator of Foundations for Ukraine, about the role philanthropy has played during the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Foundations for Ukraine is a global network of philanthropic o... more

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Recent Guests

Cassandra Chapman
Associate Professor at the University of Queensland researching donor psychology and fundraising.
University of Queensland
Episode: ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #15
Philine van Overbeeke
Research Fellow at the Gradel Institute of Charity, University of Oxford.
Gradel Institute of Charity
Episode: ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #15
Katy Adams
Researcher at the University of Sheffield studying funder power and nonprofit administrative burden.
University of Sheffield
Episode: ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #15
Rory Brooks
Philanthropist and board member of the Charity Commission for England and Wales
Philanthropy and The Giving Record
Episode: Rory Brooks: Telling the stories of philanthropy
Glen Galaich
CEO of the Stupski Foundation; author of Control, Why Big Giving Falls Short
Stupski Foundation
Episode: Glen Galaich: Big philanthropy and the Mindset of Control
Monica Stryker
Representative of Foundations for Ukraine
Foundations for Ukraine
Episode: Monica Stryker: Philanthropy and the war in Ukraine
Michael Jarvis
Executive Director of the Trust, Accountability and Inclusion Collaborative (TAI Collaborative)
TAI Collaborative
Episode: Michael Jarvis: Global philanthropy in a post-USAID world
Isaac Jones
Director of First Give
First Give
Episode: Isaac Jones: Teaching children and young people to be philanthropic citizens
Emily Teitsworth
Executive Director of the Honnold Foundation
Honnold Foundation
Episode: Emily Teitsworth: Trust, Risk & Supporting Community-Led Climate Initiatives

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Rhodri Davies
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Long-winded

    This episode tackles an important topic in modern philanthropy — the rationale and strategy behind “spending down” foundations — but unfortunately loses much of its potential through weak editorial focus. The introduction is unnecessarily long and adds little value; it feels more like a warm-up than a framing of the discussion. Once the main conversation begins, the tone is thoughtful but also meandering, with frequent repetition of arguments and little synthesis or progression. Listeners who ex... more

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  • Great for serious philanthropy geeks

    I enjoy this long-form, highly informative show. Sophisticated, balanced analysis on important philanthropy topics and developments. From the UK, but relevant in various national contexts.

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    5
    RustyStahl
    United States3 years ago

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Long-form, serious philanthropy coverage with nuanced analysis.
Engaging and information-dense for funders and researchers.
UK-centric but broadly relevant to global philanthropy.

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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #15
Q: What are some of the key findings?
The shared application form helped nonprofits understand what to submit and helped funders compare applications. But funders often customized it, which reduced the benefit to nonprofits and showed how much control funders have over application processes.
ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #15
Q: What we found overall is that when we looked at both the relationship between effectiveness and giving and the relationship between empathy and giving, what did you find?
Both perceived effectiveness and empathy were positively associated with giving. Emotional empathy had a stronger relationship with giving than cognitive empathy, while experimental studies found no overall causal relationship between effectiveness and giving.
Monica Stryker: Philanthropy and the war in Ukraine
Q: What is Foundations for Ukraine and how did the network come about?
Foundations for Ukraine is a network of philanthropic organizations engaged in Ukraine, started about a year and a half ago with initial leadership from the Robert Bosch Foundation and the Charles Stuart Mott Foundation. The concept grew from informal lunches at a Philanthropy conference, expanding into a formal network with a small secretariat and collaborative efforts among foundations focused on Ukraine.
Isaac Jones: Teaching children and young people to be philanthropic citizens
Q: How do you handle due diligence and ensure responsibility in choosing charities?
Students are given a set of questions to ask charities and must verify the charities are registered. The process emphasizes local organizations first, with guidance to ensure meaningful engagement and careful research before making a decision.
Isaac Jones: Teaching children and young people to be philanthropic citizens
Q: What impact do funders see, and how do they fit into the program?
Funders fund the thousand-pound grants and view the program as a way to achieve multiple aims: distribute small grants to local causes, build young people's confidence and civic skills, and strengthen community cohesion. The model is flexible, with funders having varied priorities beyond simply giving money.

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What is Philanthropisms about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, long-form show that centers on strategic philanthropy, governance, and social impact. Across episodes, conversations probe how foundations give, how trust-based and collaborative funding models work in practice, and how narratives, power dynamics, and systemic change shape generosity. A notable pattern is rigorous analysis paired with real-world case studies—from climate philanthropy and anti-slavery efforts to debates about legacy and spend-down models—making it a compelling listen for funders, researchers, and nonprofit leaders seeking deeper understanding of how money moves and influences change. A standout is the consistent emphasis on participatory approaches, survivor leadership, and ecosystem-level thinking that challen... more

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