How Philanthropy Should Respond to Natural Disasters

In the second episode of Season 3 of the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Giving Done Right podcast, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette are joined by Patty McIlreavy, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, which helps donors support communities affected by natural disasters. They talk about philanthropy’s responsibility for prevention and recovery and the most common pitfalls for donors responding to disasters. They also discuss both successful and unsuccessful examples of giving in the aftermath of natural disasters in Haiti and Houston and issues of equity in disaster prevention and response.

We appreciate the opportunity to share this podcast and want to note that the interview was conducted by Buchanan and Nicolette with no involvement from the Chronicle’s newsroom.