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The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil Buchanan
From the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Giving Done Right offers hard-hitting conversations and vital resources to help you make an impact with your charitable giving. Whether you’re an individual donor or your job involves making grants, the challenges are universal: Where should I give? How do I know which nonprofits are effective, and how do I best support them? How can I increase the odds that I am making a difference? Join host Phil Buchanan as he welcomes nonprofit leaders…
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The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananBeyond the Binary: Tracy Palandjian on Impact
Phil talks with longtime friend Tracy Palandjian, co-founder and CEO of Social Finance, about the space between traditional grantmaking and traditional…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananIs Philanthropy Fueling Polarization? With Daniel Stid
Daniel Stid, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the newsletter The Art of Association and host of a podcast by the same name…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananBryan Stevenson on Narrative, Courage, and Meeting This Moment
Phil sits down with Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, for a wide-ranging conversation on what this moment of…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananProtecting Democracy with Maya Wiley
With the midterm elections just weeks away, Phil talks with Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and its…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananWho Should Control The Money? With Glen Galaich and Jamie Allison
Phil Buchanan is joined by Elisha Smith Arrillaga, CEP's Vice President of Research, as co-host for a conversation focused on some of philanthropy's oldest…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananLysa Ratliff Wants You to Trust Her
As nonprofits face sharply increased demand, deep federal funding cuts, and a fundraising climate unlike anything in recent memory, Lysa Ratliff, CEO of…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananJeff Atwood and Dr. Betsy Burton Are Giving Big and Fast
Phil Buchanan sits down with spouses Jeff Atwood, co-founder of Stack Overflow and Discourse, and Dr. Betsy Burton, a scientist who has helped develop cancer…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananIntroducing: Season 6 of Giving Done Right
Federal policy shifts continue to upend the landscape for domestic nonprofits, civil society, and international aid alike, leaving donors facing urgent…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananA Special Goodbye from Grace
After 15 years at CEP and more than 50 episodes co-hosting Giving Done Right, Grace Nicolette is stepping away. In this special episode, Phil Buchanan turns…
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We Need Your Help
We want to hear from you about how the conversations on this podcast are making a difference in your approach to philanthropy. If our show has helped you, we…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananEzra Klein on Philanthropy’s Role at a Precarious Time
As the current federal administration makes sweeping cuts to social safety net programs, political divisions deepen, and the guardrails of American democracy…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananLessons on Disaster Giving With Patty McIlreavy
Effective disaster giving often begins before a disaster even occurs. So says Patty McIlreavy, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, in…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananMounting Pressure on Nonprofits: What Donors Need to Know with Elisha Smith Arrillaga
Federal funding cuts and increased demand for their services have left nonprofits across the country and issue areas reeling, with many questioning whether…
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How to Get Boards to Help With Fundraising, From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
This week on Giving Done Right, we’re introducing you to another podcast we love: Nonprofits Now: Leading Today, from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. In this…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananBuilding Better Schools: David McKinney on Why Student Voice Matters
What happens when education reform takes place without the input or engagement of the young people who will experience its effects? Conversely, what happens…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananBeyond the Model Minority Myth: Ben Hires on Supporting AAPI Communities
How does the "model minority myth" impact how funders view and support Asian immigrant communities? What role do disaggregated data play in ensuring their…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananDefending the Freedom to Give with Tonya Allen and John Palfrey
Is the fundamental right to give according to one’s values under attack in America? Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with two influential foundation…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananFaith, Generosity, and Justice: Dilnaz Waraich on Muslim American Giving
What does it mean to tell the Muslim American story of generosity? Why is it important to talk about "religious justice" in philanthropy alongside other forms…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananAn Anti-Authoritarian Playbook for Donors With Joe Goldman
President of the Democracy Fund Joe Goldman offers both urgency and clarity for donors concerned about the U.S.’ democratic backslide into authoritarianism in…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananA Defining Moment for Democracy: Angelica Salas on the Immigration Crisis
As ICE raids and warrantless arrests by masked federal agents take place around the U.S., Angelica Salas, executive director of CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananEffecting Change at the Local Level: Wisdom from Community Foundation CEOs
Donors looking to make a difference in their local communities can turn to community foundations — local philanthropic institutions driven by giving “of, by…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananHappy Mwende Kinyili on Building a Global, Grassroots Feminist Movement
What happens when $2.83 billion disappears from women's rights funding globally? Conversely, what is possible when donors break out of traditional silos to…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananFederal Cuts, Local Food Banks, and what Donors Can Do With Julie Butner
As federal funding cuts shift more responsibility for food insecurity to local communities, Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Julie Butner, president…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananMark Suzman on Funding Urgent Needs
The dismantling of USAID has created the most profound crisis in international development in decades, threatening to reverse years of progress in public…
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Introducing: Season 5 of Giving Done Right
As shifts to federal policy and funding profoundly impact domestic nonprofits and civil society as well as international aid, it has never been more vital that…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananGiving Back to Your Hometown with Bean Path’s Nashlie Sephus
Nashlie Sephus, Ph.D. brought her passion for technology and experience as an entrepreneur back to her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi to bridge the…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananTaking on Philanthropy’s Toughest Critiques with Beth Breeze
Philanthropy has been the subject of intensifying criticism, so how should donors think about their role in creating a better world? Beth Breeze, Ph.D…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananGiving Cash to Those in Need with Paul Niehaus of GiveDirectly
As we begin a new year, we’re sharing a classic from the Giving Done Right archive in which Phil and Grace talk with Paul Niehaus, co-founder and chairman of…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananJulián Castro on Supporting a Diverse Latino Community after Trump’s Win
From his days as mayor of San Antonio, Texas to serving as a Cabinet Secretary under former President Barack Obama to leading the nation's largest…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananGet Curious and Stay the Course: Advice for Donors from Philanthropists Jeff and Tricia Raikes
Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation, join Phil and Grace to share their path to philanthropy, their focus on creating supportive…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananWhat Does a Trump Victory Mean for Nonprofits and Donors Focused on Democracy? With Stephen Heintz
Stephen Heintz, president and CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, joins Phil and Grace to discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election, whether…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananGiving Locally with Mike Bontrager and Stephanie Almanza
Father-daughter duo Mike Bontrager and Stephanie Almanza join Phil and Grace to share their approach to building both for-profit and nonprofit ventures in…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananTackling the Root Causes of Homelessness with Susan Thomas
What can donors do to address the seemingly intractable problem of homelessness? Susan Thomas, president of the Melville Charitable Trust, joins Phil and Grace…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananAvoid the Myths and Give Smarter with Elisha Smith Arrillaga and Kevin Bolduc
Phil and Grace invite their CEP colleagues Elisha Smith Arrillaga and Kevin Bolduc to the recording studio for a candid and lively conversation that covers…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananWho Gets to Age with Dignity? Featuring Ramsey Alwin and Chad Federwitz
Nearly everyone will age or be in a caregiving role for aging relatives at some point in their life, yet relatively few major donors or foundations make aging…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananInvesting in Nonprofit Leaders with Yolanda Coentro
What role do leaders play in the success of nonprofits and how can donors better support effective nonprofit leaders? Phil and Grace chat with Yolanda Coentro…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananFighting Poverty with Direct Cash Transfers, Featuring Jesús Gerena
What happens when you give cash to those in need? In this episode, Phil and Grace discuss direct cash transfers in conversation with Jesús Gerena, president…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananHarnessing AI for a Better World with Vilas Dhar
Could AI help us tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world? Vilas Dhar, president and trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananEric Liu on Revitalizing Faith in American Democracy
How can donors support a revitalization of civic engagement and a renewed commitment to democratic citizenship? Eric Liu, co-founder CEO of Citizen University…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananOne Family’s Quest for Lasting Impact with Vivian Long
Long Family Foundation Executive Director Vivian Long joins Phil and Grace to discuss her family’s approach to giving together, navigating intergenerational…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananFunding the Fight for Justice with Darren Walker
President of the Ford Foundation Darren Walker joins Phil and Grace for a conversation about bold philanthropic leadership, inequality, and the importance of…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananWhat if We Get it Right? Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Collective Climate Action
Climate scientist, author, and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson joins Giving Done Right hosts Phil and Grace to discuss “what if we get it right”…
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Introducing: Season 4 of Giving Done Right
Hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette are excited to bring you season four of the Giving Done Right podcast, the show on everything you need to know to make…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananMacKenzie Scott's Lessons on Giving with Phil and Grace
In the season three finale of the Giving Done Right podcast, hosts Phil and Grace pull back the curtain on new Center for Effective Philanthropy research…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananFamily Philanthropy and Big Business with Arthur Blank and Fay Twersky
Home Depot co-founder and owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United teams, Arthur Blank joins episode seven of season 3, alongside President and Director…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananHow Our Stories Shape Our Giving with Vinh and Leisle Chung
In the sixth episode of season 3, philanthropists Vinh and Leisle Chung share their remarkable stories of coming to the U.S. as a refugee and an immigrant…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananHeather McGhee on the Zero Sum Lie
Author and activist Heather McGhee joins hosts Phil and Grace for the fifth episode of season three. Heather provides keen insight into ‘drained pool’…
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Canceling Debt with Allison Sesso
In the fourth episode of season 3, hosts Phil and Grace are joined by Allison Sesso, president and CEO of RIP Medical Debt. Allison discusses the enormous…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananRadical Generosity with April Tam Smith
Philanthropist and restaurateur April Tam Smith joins Grace on the Giving Done Right podcast to discuss her unique approach to giving, balancing philanthropic…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananDonors and Disasters with Patty McIlreavy
In the second episode of season three, hosts Phil and Grace are joined by Patty McIlreavy, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), to…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananRooted in Community with Gladys Vega
In the season 3 premiere of Giving Done Right, hosts Phil and Grace talk with Gladys Vega about her remarkable work leading Boston-area nonprofit La…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananIntroducing: A new season of Giving Done Right
Being a wise and effective donor isn’t easy. That’s where Giving Done Right comes in — the podcast with everything you need to know to be a more effective…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananGiving Cash to Those in Need
In the season finale of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace talk with Paul Niehaus, co-founder and chairman of GiveDirectly. Paul discusses the…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananClimate Change and Racial Justice
In the penultimate episode of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace with Gloria Walton, president and CEO of The Solutions Project. Gloria focuses…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananInvesting for Impact
In this week’s episode of Giving Done Right, Phil and Grace talk with Liesel Pritzker Simmons, major donor and co-founder of impact investing firm Blue Haven…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananThe Heart and the Head
In the seventh episode of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace talk with Rohini Nilekani, philanthropist and Giving Pledge signatory. Rohini…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananThe Arts and a Just World
In the sixth episode of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace talk with Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, poet and president of The Andrew W. Mellon…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananUnleashing Potential
In the fifth episode of Giving Done Right season two, Phil and Grace talk with Stephanie Hull, president and CEO of Girls Inc. Stephanie provides insight into…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananFinding Your Lane
In the fourth episode of season two, Phil and Grace talk with Jeremy Lin, professional basketball player of 'Linsanity' fame, and Patricia Sun, CEO of JLin…
The Giving Done Right Podcast with Phil BuchananThe Unifier
In the third episode of season two, Phil and Grace talk with Tony Richardson, executive director of the Nord Family Foundation. Tony discusses how adversity he…