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 • 75 episodes
Philanthropisms
Latest Episodes
ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #8
In the eighth edition of our podcast partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we hear from more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of short, practitioner-focused E...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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2025 Philanthropy & Civil Society Trends and Predictions
In this episode we look ahead to 2025, and offer our annual set of predictions-that-aren't-really-predictions-but-more-like-thoughts-about-interesting-trends. This year we consider:UK Grantmaking on pauseImplementing polici...
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Episode 73
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Scott Greenhalgh: Social Investment & Impact Investing
In this episode we discuss social investment and impact investing with Scott Greenhalgh, Chair of Social and Sustainable Capital. Including:Is there a difference between social investment and impact investing? If so, what is...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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58:04
Milos Maricic & Giuseppe Ugazio: Philanthropy and AI
In this episode we talk to Milos Maricic (entrepreneur and founder of the Altruist League) and Giuseppe Ugazio (Edmond de Rothschild Assistant Professor of Behavioral Philanthropy at the Geneva Finance Research Institute), the co-editors ...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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1:09:33
Why do we have tax breaks on donations?
In this episode we explore the way that philanthropic donations are taxed. Why do so many governments around the world choose to offer tax breaks for charitable giving? What is the history behind this? How are tax breaks for philanthropy design...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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