The Business of Giving

Welcome to The Business of Giving, where we explore the innovative work of nonprofit leaders who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. I’m your host Denver Frederick. Today, I’m thrilled to have Sharon Greenberger, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater New York. Under her leadership, the Y has broadened its mission to tackle some of the city’s most pressing issues, from impro...

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host, Denver Frederick. Despite impacting lives across every demographic, mental health remains one of the most underfunded areas in philanthropy—with just over 1% of philanthropic dollars addressing this critical issue. Our guest today is working to change that. Joining us is Alyson Niemann , the CEO of Mindful Philanthropy . Since its founding in 2020,...

Cryptocurrency is revolutionizing nonprofit fundraising, unlocking millions in donations and reshaping how charities engage with the next generation of donors. At the forefront of this transformation is Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block. As Pat tells it, the idea came to him and his co-founder, Alex Wilson, in a moment of realization:   Pat Duffy:  We saw Ashton Kutcher go on the Ellen DeG...

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host Denver Frederick. Today, we are delighted to welcome back Phil Buchanan , the President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). Phil is a passionate advocate for the nonprofit sector and a keen observer of philanthropy’s role in strengthening democracy. We’ll be exploring critical issues such as the nonprofit sector’s evolving role, trust-ba...

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I'm your host, Denver Frederick. Today we have the distinct honor of welcoming a guest whose life's work is dedicated to combating one of the most heinous crimes of our era – modern slavery. Nick Grono , the CEO of the Freedom Fund , is a tireless advocate in the global fight against human trafficking. In addition to this extraordinary work, Nick recently...

The following is a conversation between Christoph Gorder, Executive Director of Airbnb.org , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Michael Ellison, CEO and Co-founder of CodePath, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Josh Wright, outgoing CEO, and Bridgette Gray, incoming CEO of ideas42 , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Nigel Sylvester, founder of Nigel Sylvester Foundation and Tasia McLeod, director of the foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Adam Nash , Co-founder & CEO of Daffy , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Dena Trujillo , CEO of Crisis Text Line , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Michael T. Pugh, President & CEO of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Father Edward "Monk" Malloy, the author of People First: Reflections on Leadership , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.   Father Edward "Monk" Malloy is President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame , where he served as president from 1987 to 2005. He's the author of many books, including People First: Refl...

The following is a conversation between William Foster, the co-author of Betting on the Tortoise: Policy Incrementalism and How Philanthropy's Support Can Turn Small Sustained Steps into Big Impact, Deborah Bielak, co-author of Using All the Tools in the Toolkit: Funding Advocacy for Social Change , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. A topic that's gaining traction a...

The following is a conversation between Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.   Vilas Dhar is President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation , where he merges technology and philanthropy to address social challenges through artificial intelligence. With a background in computer science, law an...

The following is a conversation between Rip Rapson, President & CEO of The Kresge Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.   The Kresge Foundation is a private national foundation that seeks to expand opportunities in American cities through grant making and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community developm...

The following is a conversation between Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy and author of Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Sal Khan has been transforming education through Khan Academy , an online platform that brings top-tier instruction to students everywhere. Starting in 2008 as a...

The following is a conversation between Aubrey Bergauer, author of  Run It Like a Business: Strategies for Arts Organizations to Increase Audiences, Remain Relevant, and Multiply Money Without Losing the Art , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Aubrey Bergauer is a trailblazer in the classical music world, known for her innovative approaches to arts administration. As a form...

The following is a conversation between Steve Kaufer , the former CEO of Trip Advisor and founder of Give Freely , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Madeleine Ballard, CEO of Community Health Impact Coalition, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.   In a world where countless community health workers, mainly women, labor tirelessly without proper support or resources, the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC) is making a significant difference. Leading this transformative effor...

The following is a conversation between Trent Stamp , President & CEO of The Eisner Foundation , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Jean-Manuel Izaret, the Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, and author of Game Changer: How Strategic Pricing Shapes Businesses, Markets, and Society , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Richard Buery, the Chief Executive Officer of the Robin Hood Foundation , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to hange the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward.  Because there is more than just one way.