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 • 100 episodes
Philanthropisms
Latest Episodes
Jonathan Heawood: Philanthropy and Public Interest Journalism
In this episode we talk to Jonathan Heawood, Executive Director of the Public Interest News Foundation (PINF), about the role philanthropy can play in funding public interest journalism, and some of the opportunities and challenges this might b...
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Episode 99
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Ann Mei Chang: Data and Civil Society
In this episode we talk to Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid, about the opportunities and challenges when it comes to collecting and publishing data on the nonprofit sector. Including:How does Candid decide what data to collect beyond wh...
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Episode 98
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49:13
ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #12
In the twelfth 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 ER...
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Episode 97
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54:02
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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