Philanthropisms
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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 97 episodes
Philanthropisms
Latest Episodes
What Next? 2026 Trends and Predictions for Philanthropy & Civil Society
In this episode we offer thoughts on the trends and topics that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. Including:Philanthropy & CharitiesOngoing political challenges for US philanthropy (more at...
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Episode 96
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Philippa Charles: Foundations and Grantmaking
On this episode of the Philanthropisms podcast we speak to Philippa Charles OBE, Chief Executive of the DFN Foundation, about the role of foundations and what it means to be a good grantmaker. Including: What is required to mak...
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Episode 95
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Rachael Jarosh & Suzanne Ehlers: Women-led philanthropy in support of refugees
In this episode we talk to Rachael Jarosh and Suzanne Ehlers, Chair and CEO respectively of USA for UNHCR, the US-based support organisation for the United Nations refugee agency, about their new women-led philanthropy project Building Better F...
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Episode 94
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Asha Curran: Radical generosity & the power of everyday giving
In this episode we talk to Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday, about the evolution of Giving Tuesday from its origins as a US-based giving day to its current incarnation as a global generosity movement operating in over 100 countries worldwide; ...
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Episode 93
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Sonal Sachdev Patel: Reflections of a Philanthropist in Residence
In this episode we talk to Sonal Sachdev Patel, CEO of GMSP Foundation, inaugural Philanthropist In Residence at the Marshall Institute at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and executive coach working with philanthrop...
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Episode 92
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