Philanthropisms

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Cassie Robinson, a leading philanthropy thinker, connector and innovator, and formerly Deputy Director of Funding Strategy at the National Lottery Community Fund. We discuss the current state of philanthropy, how it needs to change, and what those working in the field can do to transform it. Including: -What are the best and worst things about working in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Mihaela Giurgiu, a philanthropy expert from Romania who works as a mapping, research and peer-learning expert for the European Community Foundation Initiative and as an international network consultant for The Funding Initiative. Including: What is the history and current context for civil society in Romania and across Central and Eastern Europe more bro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a look at the growing prevalence of "platform philanthropy" (i.e. giving and organising via online platforms) and the opportunities and challenges this presents. Including: The rise of the platform economy & the current state of platform philanthropy Are we seeing a shift from dedicated platforms for giving, towards commercial organisations ad...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rhod talks to author and historian Maribel Morey about her new book White Philanthropy: Carnegie Corporation's 'An American Dilemma' and the Making of a White World Order. Including: What is "An American Dilemma" and what role has it played in the history of thinking about race in the US? What are some of the contemporary and subsequent cr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rhod talks to Edgar Villanueva, author of "Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance" about why many of our current models of philanthropy reflect structures and approaches that disempower and disadvantage minoritised communities and how things need to change to address this problematic legacy. Including: Why is it importa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a look at some of the key issues and trends affecting philanthropy and civil society right now and offer some thoughts on what to watch out for over the coming year. Including: Ongoing pandemic uncertainty/"normalisation" rather than an ending Will changes in norms re remote/flexible working become established? What will this mean for civil societ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rhod talks to Ben Soskis, a Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute's Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and co-Editor of the website HistPhil.org , about the big issues and themes in US philanthropy over the last few years and where things might go in the future. Including: How has the pandemic shifted perceptions of philanthropy in the US over th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk to Dan Corry, Chief Executive of NPC - a UK think tank and consultancy for the social sector. We discuss NPC's "Rethink, Rebuild" project, and how the pandemic might reshape philanthropy and civil society. Including: What does it mean to take a systems approach whens setting strategy, and why is it important? To what extent might erode individ...

Send us Fan Mail In this very much feature length (!) episode we explore the philosophy of philanthropy. We take a look at some of the key philosophical questions about giving that have been tackled by great thinkers through the ages,  and ask how they can inform our thinking about philanthropy today. Including: -Is altruism or egoism the basis of human nature?  -What is the nature of property?  -...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Lucy Bernholz, Director of the Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford University's Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society, about her new book How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us.  In a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Rhodri and Lucy discuss many issues relating to themes in the book, including: The expanding &quot...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 1 of Philanthropisms! This is the podcast where we put 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.  In this episode we’re going right back to first princ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Philanthropisms: the podcast that puts philanthropy in context. This is a brief trailer ahead of our launch on 21st Oct. In this show,  through conversations with expert guests and deep dives into topics,  host Rhodri Davies will explore giving throughout history, the key trends shaping generosity around the world today and what the future might hold for philanthropy.