Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Philanthropists and Charity Leaders Discuss Better Ways to Fund and Operate Nonprofits
December 3, 2020 | Read Time: 4 minutes
During the last few months the Center for Effective Philanthropy created a series of podcasts with notable philanthropists, charity leaders, and innovators who discussed better ways to fund and operate nonprofits. These podcasts, titled Giving Done Right, were hosted by Phil Buchanan and Grace Chiang Nicolette of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and were produced with no involvement from the Chronicle’s newsroom.
The Chronicle was grateful for the opportunity to share this limited run of podcasts. We have collected them below.
Season 1
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LeadershipThe Head of a Community Foundation on the Importance of Investing in Local Leaders
Welcome to the first episode of Giving Done Right, produced by the Center for Effective Philanthropy. In episode one, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation. -
PodcastAn Entrepreneur Talks About How One Person Can Change Another’s Life
Jason Hackmann has quietly been investing in efforts to end childhood slavery in Ghana. -
PodcastLaTosha Brown on the Fight Against Voter Suppression and How Donors Can Help
The co-founder of Black Voters Matter discusses her organization’s efforts to strengthen democracy. -
PodcastBlue Meridian Executive Offers Advice for Donors on Connecting With Effective Nonprofits
Tiffany Cooper Gueye, COO at Blue Meridian Partners, explains how donors can better understand what works at nonprofits. -
PodcastLeader of a Refugee Resettlement Nonprofit Discusses How Donors Can Help or Hinder Charitable Work
In the latest edition of Giving Done Right, a podcast produced by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Chiang Nicolette talk with Chitra Hansta. -
PodcastNonprofit Leader David Shapiro on How Mentoring Can Expand Equity
The latest edition of Giving Done Right, a podcast produced by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, features the CEO of the national nonprofit MENTOR. -
PodcastLeader of a Nonprofit That Gives Grants for Community Building Talks About Effective Philanthropy
Melinda Tuan of Fund for Shared Insight discusses measuring impact, making difficult decisions about where to give, and other topics.
Season 2
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Good ListensDirector of Community Volunteer Group Talks About Working on the Front Line
Giving Done Right podcast hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Cathy Moore, executive director of Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) in Houston. Moore discusses her experience working on the front lines during both Hurricane Harvey and the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Good ListenHow a Family Foundation Leader Builds Trust With Grantees
In an interview, Julie Aleman, philanthropist and executive director of the Younger Family Fund, talks about the insights she’s gained from working on both fundraising and grant making and how families can foster a culture of generosity that carries through to the next generation. -
PodcastHow a Foundation Leader Builds Bridges Between Diverse Groups
In the new episode of Giving Done Right, Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Tony Richardson, executive director of the Nord Family Foundation. He discusses how adversity he faced in his youth led him to a career in philanthropy and in public service. -
PodcastHow NBA Star Jeremy Lin Learned How to Listen First, Then Donate
Lin talks about using his celebrity and his influence to bring attention and sustained support to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. -
PodcastFoundation President Talks About Why Investing in Arts Can Support a More Equitable Society
In the sixth episode of Giving Done Right, Season 2, the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Elizabeth Alexander, poet and president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. -
PodcastHow a Nonprofit CEO Shows Donors Why They Are Essential
Stephanie Hull, president and CEO of Girls Inc., explains the difference in her experiences with foundations and individual donors, and much more. -
PodcastA Giving Pledge Signer Explains Why Trust Is at the Heart of Effective Philanthropy
While big donor decisions these days are increasingly driven by performance measures and other forms of hard evidence, Rohini Nilekani makes the case for keeping trust and emotion in the mix of considerations. -
PodcastMajor Donor Liesel Pritzker Simmons Demystifies Impact Investing
The co-founder of the impact investing firm Blue Haven Initiative says impact investing can work hand-in-hand with market-based approaches to social issues. Plus, see a Chronicle essay about Pritzker Simmons. -
PodcastThe Case for Climate Justice and Community-Led Change
Gloria Walton, CEO of the Solutions Project, also discusses the value of grassroots organizing and advocacy and what it will take to move philanthropy toward transformative grant making. -
PodcastGiveDirectly’s Paul Niehaus Discusses Direct Cash Transfers and Trust
Niehaus also explains why trusting those in need with cash is effective, and when an alternative is better.
