
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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.
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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
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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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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Recent guests on Philanthropisms include:
1. Cassandra Chapman
2. Philine van Overbeeke
3. Katy Adams
4. Rory Brooks
5. Glen Galaich
6. Monica Stryker
7. Michael Jarvis
8. Isaac Jones
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