Robynn Farkas

The Generosity Pod with Robynn Farkas

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"The Generosity Pod" explores the profound impact of generosity in various forms and settings, diving deep into stories of kindness, charitable giving, and acts of selflessness. Each episode, we bring together thought leaders, philanthropists, and unsung heroes from around the world to share their insights and experiences. We delve into the science of giving, the joy it brings to both giver and receiver, and practical ways everyone can incorporate more generosity into their daily lives. Whether it's volunteering, charitable giving, or simple acts of kindness, this podcast aims to inspire liste...

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Robynn Farkas

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The Under-Reported Way that Jeffrey Epstein's Philanthropy Made the Whole Thing Possible 18.03.2026 23:16

Support the show If you have a topic you would like to see covered about philanthropy, influence, and nonprofit fundraising, send me a note at generositypod@gmail.com. Be generous!

Want to make a good investment? Open your DAF! 05.04.2025 13:13

Today's discussion is about how we as the nonprofit sector can rise to this moment. As the stock market is in a landslide, the time has come for us to invest in what really matters: holding our communities together and advocating for the most vulnerable. Robynn Farkas is an author, entrepreneur and career fundraising. She currently serves as Chief Development Officer at Alternatives For Girl...

URGENT ACTION: Protect Nonprofits from HR 9495 Up for a Vote TODAY! 20.11.2024 10:04

Urgent! HR 9495 allowing MAGA to target nonprofit organizations up for a vote today! If you are familiar with the roll out of autocracy in countries where autocrats hold power, nonprofits are heavily restricted. Just this August, according to a New York Times report, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega shut down 1500 NGOs for resisting his policies. Similarly in countries like Poland, Hungary and V...

My friend from Haiti: Wadsen Desir 02.10.2024 5:23

What is it like to realize suddenly you have to leave your home country due to violence, war or famine? When Wadsen Desir and I met in 2013, he was a professional interpreter who accompanied me in reporting on a group of volunteers who were working at a clinic and school in the Haitian countryside. A few months ago, I got a message from him saying he had managed to flee violent threats on his life...

Episode 3: An Existential Threat to Nonprofits in America 02.10.2024 17:20

Donor-advised funds are now more popular than private foundations and rank among the most powerful forces in philanthropy, new data shows. DAF's like Fidelity Charitable and Vanguard Charitable hold trillions of dollars of money that is deductible under the same tax code that exempts charitable organizations. On this episode, Robynn discusses why it is important that Congress take action to e...

What Haitian Immigrants Really Want: A talk with my friend Wadson Desir 18.09.2024 32:50

What is it like to have to flee your home? Imagine your neighbor is shot and killed by gangs, and they have decided you are their next target. How would you take care of your family while trying to stay safe, find a new home and hopefully find a job? If you had to leave your country suddenly, what would you expect to find waiting for you when you arrived someplace new? For millions of people, the...

Introducing The Generosity Pod with Robynn Farkas 05.08.2024 3:14

The Generosity Pod: Episode One—Introducing the Podcast Welcome to "The Generosity Pod," the podcast that explores the importance of generosity in an increasingly cynical world. I'm your host, Robynn Farkas. Do you ever get the urge to just give it all away? Walk down any street in any American city and you will find someone in need, holding a sign, asking for help. Your mailb...