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Philanthropy in Phocus

Tommy DiMisa
Petey Greene Program
Viscardi Center
Sibsplace
Trauma
India Home
Smile Farms
Employee Ownership
Blood Cancer United
Sakhi For South Asian Survivors
Best Buddies New York
Long Island
Bay Street Theater
Disability Inclusion
Education
Criminal Justice
No Matter What Foundation
Rotary
Mindfulness
Aviators For Autism
Special Sweets Bakery

The Nonprofit Sector Connector – From the Attic of Tommy D!

Amplifying the Message of Nonprofits

Organizations in the Nonprofit Sector do Incredible work to serve and impact our society in so many ways!

On Philanthropy in Phocus, each week, Tommy D celebrates and amplifies the story of a specific nonprofit organization by interviewing the founder or executive director.

The program provides a... more

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Latest Episodes

Tommy DiMisa (“Tommy D,” the Nonprofit Sector Connector) kicks off episode #240 of Philanthropy in Phocus from his office (not the attic!) with a message he lives by: if you’ve got an idea—try it. What started as a campaign he launched on January 8, ... more

Tommy “Tommy D” DiMisa is back “in the attic” for Episode 239 (recorded January 16th), and he’s joined by Marit Molin of Hamptons Community Outreach (HCO)—an organization proving that the Hamptons are far more than the “white parties and yachts” ster... more

Tommy DiMisa is back for the first Philanthropy in Phocus episode of 2026 with his trademark “day-in-the-life” energy—ringing in the new year, celebrating his 48th birthday, and broadcasting not from the attic this time, but from the worldwide headqu... more

In this powerful episode of Philanthropy in Phocus, Tommy D, the Nonprofit Sector Connector, sits down with Kavita Mehra, Executive Director of Sakhi for South Asian Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, for an honest, vulnerable, and inspiring convers... more

In this inspiring episode of Philanthropy in Phocus, Tommy D – the Nonprofit Sector Connector – sits down with his longtime friend Dr. Joy DeDonato, Executive Director for the Metro New York region of Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymp... more

In this episode, Tommy D sits down with Marie Davis and Matthew Epperson from the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GACEO) to unpack how business owners can use succession planning to keep companies, jobs, and legacies in their communities. They... more

• Discover how Smile Farms connects agriculture with advocacy

• Learn how meaningful employment creates lifelong impact

• Be inspired by Steve’s personal and professional journey—from global brands to grassroots change

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✨ Why listen?

• Learn how QCP supports individuals across all stages of life

• Hear what’s changing—and what must change—in the field of disability services

• Be inspired by a legacy of advocacy, inclusion, and hands-on leadership

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Recent Guests

Brittany Carroll
Best Buddies New York staff member
Best Buddies New York
Episode: Ending Isolation Through Inclusion: Best Buddies
Izzy Ades-Lawlor
Best Buddies New York staff member / advocate
Best Buddies New York
Episode: Ending Isolation Through Inclusion: Best Buddies
Marit Molin
Leader of Hamptons Community Outreach
Hamptons Community Outreach
Episode: Change Lives with Us: Hamptons Community Outreach
Tracy Mitchell
Executive Director of Bay Street Theater
Bay Street Theater
Episode: Broadway in the Hamptons
Kavita Mehra
Executive Director, Sakhi for South Asian Survivors
Sakhi for South Asian Survivors
Episode: Inheriting the Power of all Survivors
Joy DeDonato
Leader at Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Blood Cancer United
Episode: Blood Cancer United: A Global Leader in Blood Cancer
Matthew Epperson
Based in Athens, Georgia; advocate and leader in the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership movement
Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GACEO)
Episode: Increasing Employee Ownership Through Succession Planning
Marie Davis
Leader involved with the Athens project and organizational development
Georgia Center for Employee Ownership
Episode: Increasing Employee Ownership Through Succession Planning
Steve McDermott
Executive Director, Smile Farms
Smile Farms
Episode: Harvesting Dignity, Growing Futures.

Host

Tommy D
Host of Philanthropy in Phocus

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Very informative

    Podchaser
    5
    Beth Silver
    a year ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Tommy, host of the Philanthropy in Phocus podcast, highlight all aspects of philanthropy 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
    Clarisse Gomez
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens.
Shows a strong focus on practical nonprofit storytelling and leadership insights.
The format blends personal narratives with program-level detail, aiding both inspiration and actionable takeaways.

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Talking Points

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Education Beyond the Walls
Q: What barriers exist for returning citizens, and how does your work address them?
Key barriers include identification, housing, transportation, and access to basic supplies; the program emphasizes practical supports, HR considerations for employers, and education as a pathway to sustainable careers.
Education Beyond the Walls
Q: What is the Petey Greene Program's core approach and impact?
The program places tutors inside prisons and on the outside to provide one-on-one tutoring in math, reading, and computer skills, leading to higher odds of not returning to prison and creating a broader culture shift toward education.
Education Beyond the Walls
Q: How did you arrive at leading the Petey Greene Program, and what drew you to education in this context?
Abramowitz explains his transition from legal work to education in prison, driven by a desire to help people become smarter and build real careers, using tutoring as the core method and partnering with college students to scale impact.
Caring with Cultural Dignity
Q: How did you validate the need for India Home in your community?
She organized 8–10 months of community lunches with 200 attendees to assess demand, which confirmed the need for a dedicated non-profit and led to formal registration in 2007.
Flight Path to Inclusion
Q: What is your story, brother? How did aviation and autism advocacy intersect for you?
Anthony explains growing up around aviation due to his father, the personal pivot to advocating for his son and others on the spectrum, and how the mission to create structured, accessible roles within aviation emerged from his experiences.

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What is Philanthropy in Phocus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Philanthropy in Phocus centers on conversations with nonprofit leaders to explore how organizations start, scale, and sustain their impact. Across episodes, the host and guests discuss origins, core programs, community impact, fundraising milestones, and strategic partnerships, with a strong emphasis on survivor-led work, disability inclusion, education, arts, healthcare, and social services. The show likely attracts nonprofit professionals, funders, and social impact enthusiasts who want practical stories, fundraising tactics, and leadership lessons from mission-driven organizations. A notable strength is the host's relationship-building approach and ability to translate organizational narratives into actionable takeaways for listeners and... more

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1. Brittany Carroll
2. Izzy Ades-Lawlor
3. Marit Molin
4. Tracy Mitchell
5. Kavita Mehra
6. Joy DeDonato
7. Matthew Epperson
8. Marie Davis

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