For the Love of Humanity Podcast

Heeeey, friends. The podcast is back! Phew , it’s been a minute. And the reason why is because there has been SO much going on here in Minnesota (hard stuff; traumatizing stuff; overwhelming stuff; de-humanizing stuff) — especially in Minneapolis, where I live. I’m telling you all about it in this episode, where I’ll take you along the arc of the story… from the beginning of this year… until now....

Is it just me… or has the world we live in started to feel more and more precarious, over the past few years? Do you think we’re on the right track? I… can’t say I do. And I do know I’m not alone, because I’ve been in SO many conversations with friends and comrades who feel the same. And so many of you have been getting more scared… even more cynical… or, I even might say, more like Eeyore than Ti...

Power is something other people have. Not you… right? Right? No. Not right. You have far more power than you probably acknowledge. And we’re going to be exploring that in this episode. We’ll talk about the ways that intra- and inter-personal power dynamics… actually affect the big-picture power dynamics we all seem to assume are just “baked into” our wider world. I’ll tell the story of the first f...

In this episode of the For the Love of Humanity Podcast , I welcome Betsy McDermott Altheimer — a coach, artist, fundraising consultant, and founder of Table Forte Coaching and Consulting . Betsy shares her transformative journey, emphasizing the importance of coaching, creativity, and community care in her work — and really, in her whole life. She recounts personal stories that highlight her phil...

In the latest episode of the For the Love of Humanity Podcast , we explore troubling realities within the nonprofit sector. Through a series of real-life stories, we highlight how far many organizations have strayed from their noble missions of community care. From rigid, unsympathetic policies on grief leave… …to discriminatory hiring practices… …to unchecked demands leading to staff burnout… …th...

On this episode, I welcome nonprofit sector leader Vu Le, for a conversation that is grounding, inspiring, fun… and like a nice warm bath or hug. I’ve appreciated Vu and his writing and leadership for well over a decade now — but after this conversation, I am appreciating Vu as a dear-hearted human more than ever. I’m also more excited than ever about his book coming out next month! Vu writes the...

In this episode, I reflect on a transformative Spring Break Service Trip during my college undergrad years — one that eschewed traditional charity for a deeper exploration of systemic injustices. The Faith and Resistance trip to Washington, DC, involved a retreat led by renowned peace activists Phil Berrigan and Liz McAlister, which provided us students with an experience in civil disobedience — i...

In this episode of the For the Love of Humanity Podcast , we explore how our day-to-day actions in philanthropy may unknowingly perpetuate systemic issues like racism, sexism, ableism, and classism. We delve into the importance of inner work in philanthropy, emphasizing that this field is more than just an industry — it's about nurturing our shared humanity. Through stories and insights, we illust...

In this episode, Mallory Mitchell joins me in a wiiiiiide -ranging chat. Our discussion covers expansive topics, including the dehumanizing aspects of management systems… Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter … and the profound impacts of mortality on one's approach to life and work. Mallory shares personal stories that illuminate the principles of community-centric fundraising… and being human. The conversatio...

Settle into an episode covering many of the reasons that fundraising so often feels bad … and casting a vision of how it could be so much better. I’m offering you a new vision of fundraising as a community-building process — one grounded in human connection, transparency, and shared values. I’m also encouraging you to imagine a more meaningful and joyful approach to fundraising, emphasizing the im...

In the second episode of the For the Love of Humanity Podcast , I’m taking you with me to examine how philanthropy has shifted away from its roots in community care — as influenced by capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy. I’ll tell you why I believe that philanthropy needs to move away from corporate models and focus on being community-centric, and I’m advocating for transformative change i...

In the inaugural episode of the For the Love of Humanity Podcast , I ask you to help me redefine “philanthropy” (a word that has come to mean “big bucks” and is now considered an “industry”) by urging a return to its roots — love of humanity. I explore how professionalizing philanthropy has distanced it from its core purpose, and I share my personal reflections on achieving a truer philanthropy… t...

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