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.
Episodes
86 episodes
Róisín Wood: Philanthropy & Civil Society in Northern Ireland
In this episode of the Philanthropisms podcast we talk to Róisín Wood, CEO of the Community Foundation Northern Ireland (CFNI), about the landscape for philanthropy and civil society in Northern Ireland. Including:How and why was CF...
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Episode 85
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1:00:05
The Gates Foundation and timescales for philanthropy
In this episode we take a look at the recent announcement by Bill Gates that he now plans to give away 99% of his wealth and spend down his foundation over the next 20 years. Including:Should we be excited about this news?W...
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Episode 84
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1:03:40
Allison Fine: Using AI to make fundraising better
In this episode we talk to Allison Fine (President of Every.org and nonprofit tech expert) about the impact of AI on philanthropy, and how it can be used to make fundraising more relational at scale. Including: Is everyday givi...
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Episode 83
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48:36
Sarah Jeffrey, Victoria Tayler & Lonnie Hackett: Risk, Success & Failure in Philanthropy & International Development
In this episode we discuss risk, success and failure in the context of international development and philanthropy, with Sarah Jeffrey (Vitol Foundation), Victoria Tayler (Risk Pool Fund) and Lonnie Hackett (Healthy Learners). Including<...
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Episode 82
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1:12:03
Natasha Friend and Maria Ahmed: Participatory Grantmaking
In this episode we discuss participatory grantmaking with Natasha Friend, Director of Camden Giving, and Maria Ahmed, a participant in Camden Giving's own participatory grantmaking work. Including: How did Camden Giving’s exper...
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Episode 81
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51:38
ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #9
In the ninth 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 ERNO...
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Episode 80
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57:31
Marina Jones: The history of fundraising
In this episode we talk to Marina Jones, Executive Director of Development & Public Affairs at the English National Opera and project lead on the history of fundraising for the fundraising think tank Rogare. Including:Why ...
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52:45
Farai Chideya: Philanthropy, Democracy & Multiracial Pluralism
In this episode, we talk to Farai Chideya, journalist, writer, academic and lead author of a recent report from Bridgespan Group, "Philanthropy for a Multiracial Democracy: How Investing in Pluralism Can Open the Aperture for Democracy Funders"...
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Episode 78
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45:03
Edouard Morena: Climate philanthropy
In this episode we discuss climate philanthropy with Edouard Morena, Senior Lecturer in French Studies and International Politics at the University of London Institute in Paris. Including:How much philanthropy is currently aimed at ...
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Episode 77
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59:45
Ted Lechterman: The philosophy of philanthropy
In this episode we talk to political philosopher Ted Lechterman about why philanthropy should be an important topic of study for philosophers, and what some of the key questions a philosophical approach raises are. Including:Why is ...
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Episode 76
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51:00
Daniel Stid: Philanthropy, Pluralism & Democracy
In this episode we talk to Daniel Stid, Director of Lyceum Labs and former Program Director of U.S. Democracy at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, about philanthropy, pluralism and democracy. Including:Why has the lo...
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Episode 75
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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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Episode 74
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1:01:34
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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1:37:18
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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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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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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Episode 70
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1:25:57
Lisa Greer: Philanthropy & Fundraising
In this episode we talk to Lisa Greer, philanthropist and author of "The Essential Fundraiser's Handbook" and "Philanthropy Revolution", about how philanthropy and fundraising interact and what we could be doing better. Including:
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Episode 69
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56:18
ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #7
In the seventh edition of our 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 ERNOP Research Notes. In th...
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Episode 68
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57:10
Philanthropy & Social Justice
In this episode we take a deep dive into the relationship between philanthropy and social justice. Does philanthropy necessarily deliver social justice; does it only do so under certain conditions, or does it sometimes actively get in the way o...
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Episode 67
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1:29:52
Philanthropic Foundations: history, role and controversy
In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of philanthropic foundations. What are they, how did they evolve, and what light can their history shed on continuing debates about the role of foundations in our society today? Including:<...
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Episode 66
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Pamala Wiepking: Understanding Global Generosity
In this episode, we sat down to talk about how we understand and measure global generosity with Pamala Wiepking, Stead Family Chair in International Philanthropy and Associate Professor of Philanthropy at the Lilly Family School of Philan...
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Episode 65
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ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #6
In the sixth edition of our 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 ERNOP Research Notes.In this episo...
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Episode 64
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Mandy van Deven & Chiara Cattaneo: Building and resourcing narrative power
In this episode we talk to philanthropy and social change experts Mandy van Deven and Chiara Cattaneo about their work on building and resourcing narrative power within civil society. Including:What is narrative power and wh...
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Episode 63
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51:02
Kate Symondson: Family Foundations, Grantmaking & Next Gen Philanthropy
In this episode we talk to Kate Symondson, Head of Philanthropy at the Symondson Foundation, about family foundations, grantmaking & next gen philanthropy. IncludingHow do the various members of a family foundation agree on what...
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Episode 62
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58:25
Ian MacQuillin: Disintermediation & Fundraising Ethics
In this episode we talk to Ian MacQuillin, Founder and Director of the fundraising think tank Rogare about the promise and perils of disintermediation in the charity sector, what a theory of fundraising ethics looks like, and why knowing more a...
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Episode 61
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