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Philanthropisms

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

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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In this episode we talk to Emily Teitsworth, Executive Director of the Honnold Foundation (the nonprofit set up by world-famous climber Alex Honnold), about trust, risk and the foundation's work supporting community-led climate work... more

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On this episode we hear from Renata Minerbo, co-founder and Head of Philanthropy at Be The Earth Foundation, a family foundation focussed on the environment and social justice. Including:

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On this episode we are joined by Dr Xanthe Scharff, Managing Director for External Affairs and Editor-at-Large at the Freedom Fund, to discuss their work combatting modern slavery and what it is like to receive not one but two major... more

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In the thirteenth 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 Note... more

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Renata Minerbo
Co-founder and head of philanthropy at Be The Earth
Be The Earth Foundation
Episode: Renata Minerbo: taking a holistic approach to philanthropy
Dr. Xanthe Scharff
Managing Director for External Affairs and Editor-at-Large, Freedom Fund
The Freedom Fund
Episode: Dr Xanthe Scharff: Mackenzie Scott gifts, collaborative funding & combatting modern slavery
Laurie Paarlberg
From Indiana University, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Indiana University
Episode: ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #13
Lauren Dula
From Binghamton University, State University of New York
Binghamton University, SUNY
Episode: ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #13
Marius van Dijke
Researcher, Rotterdam School of Management
Rotterdam School of Management
Episode: ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #13
Oto Potluka
From University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Department of Economics and Management
University of Chemistry and Technology Prague
Episode: ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #13
Craig Newmark
Founder of Craigslist; philanthropist; founder of Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Episode: Craig Newmark on philanthropy
Zaineb Mohammed
Communications Director at the Kataly Foundation
Kataly Foundation
Episode: Myths of Philanthropy #3: Individualism and Scarcity, with Zaineb Mohammed & Devi Leiper O'Malley
Devi Leiper O'Malley
Co-founder of Closer Than You Think; former co-executive director of Freeda, the Young Feminist Fund
Closer Than You Think; Freeda, The Young Feminist Fund
Episode: Myths of Philanthropy #3: Individualism and Scarcity, with Zaineb Mohammed & Devi Leiper O'Malley

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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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    HvSRSe
    Netherlands8 months ago
  • 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 States2 years ago

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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #10
Q: How does government alignment affect charitable donations, and what is the main mechanism behind this?
Donors adjust their giving based on beliefs about whether the government can and will provide welfare; when the opposing party is in power, donors across parties tend to donate less to charities because they doubt the government's ability to deliver. The mechanism is belief-driven, not purely spending levels.
Craig Newmark on philanthropy
Q: What inspires your focus on cyber security and fighting online scams?
He ties it to protecting the country and families, recounting how experiences with Craigslist in the late 1990s motivated his commitment to fight crime online and educate himself through civil liberties groups and law enforcement.
Craig Newmark on philanthropy
Q: How do you identify and engage the people who actually know how to get the job done in philanthropy?
He explains that he started as a learner, then connected with capable nonprofit leaders, built networks, and learned to rely on those who communicate well and can execute, continually expanding networks through collaboration and support.
Craig Newmark on philanthropy
Q: Why did you decide to sign the Giving Pledge at that moment, given your long history of philanthropy?
Newmark describes signing as both personal and public: a stake in the ground to influence others with disposable wealth, and a way to publicly commit to give away most of his money while encouraging others to consider philanthropy beyond personal motivations.
Sonal Sachdev Patel: Reflections of a Philanthropist in Residence
Q: What drew you to the role of Philanthropist in Residence at the LSE Marshall Institute, and what does the role involve?
The role grew out of a need to connect philanthropists with peers and to create a structured, thoughtful space for learning and debate; it centers on convenings, academic collaboration, and translating practice into an academic setting.

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

Philanthropisms presents long-form conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners shaping modern philanthropy. Episodes typically explore themes like trust-based and holistic grantmaking, power dynamics in foundations, impact measurement beyond numbers, and the evolving role of data, storytelling, and collaboration in grantmaking. Guests range from foundation leaders and academics to journalists and activists, often tying philanthropy to social movements, governance, and systemic reform. The show tends to favor thoughtful, research-informed discussions that balance practical lessons with critical perspectives on legacy, scarcity mindset, and the infrastructure of philanthropy. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle tough top... more

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5. Marius van Dijke
6. Oto Potluka
7. Craig Newmark
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