The Business of Giving

Simprints: Hiring the Right People and Trusting Them

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

Imagine Worldwide’s Use of Technology to Empower Children to Achieve Their Full Potential

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Joe Wolf, co-founder & CEO of Imagine Worldwide, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving....

The Culture of (RED): One Mission, One Team

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

How VillageReach is Helping to Transform Healthcare Delivery

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Emily Bancroft, President of VillageReach, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. VillageRe...

Eye to Eye’s Culture Where Every Employee is Put in a Position to Succeed

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

The Ways Crisis Text Line Serves as a Mental Health Emergency Room

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Braven Culture: Transparency from the Very Start

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

Blood:Water Strengthens Partners to End Water and Health Disparities in Africa

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jake Smith, Executive Director, and Nadia Kist, Director of Africa Partnerships at Blood:Water, and Denver Fre...

Wilderness Foundation Africa’s focus on Species, Spaces and People

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Andrew Muir, President & CEO of Wilderness Foundation Africa, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busine...

Howard Gilman Foundation: Increasing Support of the NYC Performing Arts Community in Difficult Times

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Laura Aden, President and CEO of the Howard Gilman Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business ...

How OceanMind Uses Satellites and AI to Protect the Ocean

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Nick Wise, co-founder and CEO of OceanMind, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. OceanMin...

Luminos Fund: A Culture Where Every Voice is Valued

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

Catie’s Closet Opens a Door to a Brighter Future for Students

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Mickey Cockrell, co-founder and CEO of Catie’s Closet, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giv...

ECPAT: A Global Network Dedicated to Ending the Sexual Exploitation of Children

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Guillaume Landry, Executive Director of ECPAT International, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of...

Food Forward: Fighting Hunger by Rescuing Fresh Surplus Produce

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rick Nahmias, Founder and CEO of Food Forward, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Food ...

CDC Foundation: A Workplace that Fosters a Network of Encouragement

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

How Brilliant Detroit Builds “Kid Success Neighborhoods”

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Cindy Eggleston, co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Detroit, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Gi...

The Innovative Way Amani Global Works is Providing Healthcare to the Most Impoverished and Forgotten Areas of Africa

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jacques Sebisaho, co-founder and Executive Director of Amani Global Works, and Denver Frederick, the Host of T...

Homeboy Industries: Lessons from the Largest Gang Rehabilitation and Re-entry Program in rhe World

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Thomas Vozzo, Chief Executive Officer of Homeboy Industries, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of...

Using Technology Barefoot Law is Making Access to Justice a Reality for Millions Across Africa

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Gerald Abila, Founder of BarefootLaw, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. BarefootLaw's ...

Glasswing International: Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives in Central America

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Ken Baker, co-founder and CEO of Glasswing International, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Gi...

60 Decibels Co-Founder Discusses Lean Data and Impact Measurement

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Tom Adams, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of 60 Decibels, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busines...

Brookview House: An Innovative Model Serving Homeless Women and Children

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Deborah Hughes, President and CEO of Brookview House, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving...

APOPO: Training Rats to Rid the World of Landmines and Tuberculosis

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Christophe Cox, President and CEO of APOPO, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. APOPO is...

Nest’s Culture of Experimentation Serves it Well During Pandemic

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

A Culture of Learning Helps Make Social Finance an Exceptional Place to Work

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

mothers2mothers Illustrates the Power of a Peer Model with HIV-Positive Women

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Frank Beadle de Palomo, President and CEO of mothers2mothers, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business o...

Kidogo: Innovating to Find Solutions to the Childcare Crisis in East Africa

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Sabrina Habib, Co-Founder and Chief Exploration Officer of Kidogo, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busin...

How the Fair Labor Association Uses Data to Drive Impact

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Sharon Waxman, President & CEO of the Fair Labor Association, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busine...

The World Food Program USA Reimagines Work — Including Their Office Space

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

How Shonaquip Builds Sustainable Ecosystems that Support Inclusion

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Shona McDonald, the Founder and Executive Director of Shonaquip, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busines...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Enhanced Focus on the 18-25 Year Old Cohort

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The...

StriveTogether: The Evolution of a Cradle to Career Network

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jennifer Blatz, President and CEO of StriveTogether, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving....

The Story of How a Venture Philanthropy Fund Catalyzed the Sciences Market for Type 1 Diabetes

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Sean Doherty, the Chairman of the JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Fund, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of...

The Creative Ways Good360 Managed Phenomenal Growth During the Pandemic

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this edition of The Paths Forward we’ll speak with team members at Good360. Good360 is a global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giv...

The Freedom Fund: A Workplace Culture Guided by Values

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

Neelam Chhiber on Creating an Ownership Based Ecosystem for Women in India

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Neelam Chhiber, Co-Founder and Managing Trustee of Industree Foundation and Managing Director of Mother Earth,...

The Importance of the Governance Committee to a Successful Development Program

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between F. Warren McFarlan, Professor at Harvard Business School and author of Effective Fundraising: The Trustees Rol...

Nancy Roob - Blue Meridian Partners

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Nancy Roob, President and CEO of Blue Meridian Partners, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giv...

Uninhibited.org: Destigmatizing Menstruation across India

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dilip Kumar Pattubala, Co-Founder and CEO of Uninhibited, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Gi...

How LavaMaeX Restores Dignity, Rekindles Optimism, and Fuels a Sense of Opportunity for the Unhoused

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kris Kepler, CEO of LavaMaeX, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. LavaMaeX is a nonprofi...

How Pledge 1% is Building a Movement of Corporate Philanthropy

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amy Lesnik, President and CEO of Pledge 1%, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Pledge 1...

Sixto Cancel: Foster Youth Who Is Transforming the Child Welfare System

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Sixto Cancel, Founder and CEO of Think of Us, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Think ...

Tiltify CEO Says There is a Big Shift From Asynchronous Fundraising to Synchronous Fundraising

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Michael Wasserman, Co-Founder and CEO of Tiltify, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Ti...

How (RED) Thoughtfully Evolved Its Mission to Remain Relevant and Effective

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jennifer Lotito, President of (RED), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. (RED) was found...

Bridgespan’s William Foster and Darren Isom Make the Case to Endow Black-Led Nonprofits

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between William Foster and Darren Isom of the Bridgespan Group, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Givi...

The J.M Kaplan Fund’s Executive Director Discusses Great Innovators in the Social Sector

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amy Freitag, Executive Director of The J.M. Kaplan Fund, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giv...

Managing Partner of Imaginable Futures on Co-Creating Equitable Systems for All Learners

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amy Klement, the Managing Partner of Imaginable Futures, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giv...

Silicon Schools Fund CEO on the Challenges and Opportunities from the Pandemic

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Brian Greenberg, CEO of Silicon Schools Fund, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Silico...

The Paths Forward Features the Recidiviz Team

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achiev...

TrueFootprint CEO: “Big Change Needs to Involve Many, Many More People and It Needs to Benefit Many More People.”

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Fredrik Galtung, co-founder and chief executive of TrueFootprint, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busine...

Nonprofit Benchmarking Survey from BDO: How Does Your Organization Measure Up?

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Andrea Espinola Wilson and Adam Cole, national co-leads for the practice at BDO , and Denver Frederick, the Ho...

Emerging Trends in Philanthropy and Charitable Giving from the Managing Director of Monitor Institute by Deloitte

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Monitor Institute is a multinational strategy consulting practice of Deloitte consulting. They w...

Advice from Classy COO: After They Have Given, Keep Talking to Your Donors. Often!

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Soraya Alexander, COO of Classy, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Classy is a social ...

Team Rubicon CEO: “The Veteran is not the Object of Our Mission. The Veteran is the Agent of Our Mission.”

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Art delaCruz, CEO of Team Rubicon, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Team Rubicon serv...

President of John Templeton Foundation on Their Commitment to Science and the Big Questions

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Heather Templeton Dill, President of the John Templeton Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busi...

Why Process is Even More Important Than Outcomes with Systems Work

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between  Cynthia Rayner and François Bonnici, co-authors of The Systems Work of Social Change: How to Harness Co...

Global Social Progress Index: 2021 Ranking of 168 Countries

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Michael Green, CEO of the Social Progress Imperative, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving...

5 Approaches For Leaders To Thrive in Complexity

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jennifer Garvey Berger, the CEO of Cultivating Leadership and Author of Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to...

She’s The First Helps Girls to Choose Their Own Future

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Christen Brandt, Co-Founder of She's the First, and Co-author of Impact: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create the Wor...

AID:Tech: Bringing Traceability to International Aid

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Niall Dennehy, the Co-founder and COO of AID:Tech, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. A...

CEO of ImpactAssets on the Effect of Covid on Impact Investing

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Margaret Trilli, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of ImpactAssets, and Denver Frederick, t...

How the Internet Can Sense and Verify Changes in the State of the World

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following year is a conversation between Dr. Shaun Conway, the Founder and President of the ixo Foundation and Denver Frederick, the Host of The B...

CEO of NEXT for AUTISM Discusses Their Culture of “Always Innovating”

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Gillian Leek, the CEO of NEXT for Autism, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. NEXT for A...

How Ronald McDonald House Charities Supports Families Across the World

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kelly Dolan, the Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Denver Frederick, the Host of...

Malala Fund CEO on the Many Ways Girls’ Education Makes for a Better World

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Suzanne Ehlers, the CEO of The Malala Fund and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. The Malal...

Chair of One for Democracy Explains How a Pooled Fund Works to Protect Our Democracy

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Billy Waterson, the Co-Founder and Board Chair of One For Democracy, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Bus...

NTEN CEO on Their Commitment to Equity and Liberation

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amy Sample Ward, the CEO of NTEN, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. NTEN, founded in 2...

Why Inner Wellbeing is Essential for All Changemakers

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Aaron Pereira and Sandrine Woitrin, the Project Leads of The Wellbeing Project, and Denver Frederick, the Host...

The Actors Fund: Always There for the Entertainment Community

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Joe Benincasa, CEO of the Actors Fund, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Since the sta...

Common Future CEO Says to Make Philanthropy More Equitable, Change the Decision Makers

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rodney Foxworth, the chief executive officer of Common Future, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business ...

TPI Managing Partner on Ways Philanthropists Can Increase Their Impact

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Leslie Pine, the Managing Partner of The Philanthropic Initiative, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busin...

President of Heron Foundation Shares the Principles that Guide Their Work

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dana Bezerra, President of the Heron Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. The...

How the Jobs to Be Done Framework Can Be Used by Nonprofits

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between David Duncan, a Senior Partner at Innosight and the Author of The Secret Lives of Customers: A Detective Story...

The Co-Founder of Square on How Nonprofits Could Benefit from “Stacked Innovations”

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jim McKelvey, Founder of LaunchCode, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. For many entrep...

PolicyLink CEO Shares His Vision for Advancing Racial and Economic Equity

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dr. Michael McAfee, President and CEO of PolicyLink, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving....

CEO of Classy on the State of Modern Philanthropy

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Chris Himes, the Chief Executive Officer of Classy, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. ...

GlobalGiving CEO on a Better Way to Manage Dilemmas: Ethos

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Alix Guerrier, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Giving, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The  Globa...

Mulago Foundation CEO on Mission, Impact, Scaling and More

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kevin Starr, the CEO of the Mulago Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. The M...

How Your Brand Can Drive Revenue and Impact

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kevin Brown, the founder and CEO of Mighty Ally, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Man...

John Kania on the 3 Levels of Systems Change…..and the 2 You May be Missing 

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between John Kania, Founder and Executive Director of Collective Change Lab, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Bus...

Philanthropy Roundtable CEO on DAFs, Leadership, and the Need for Increased Dialogue 

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Elise Westhoff, President & CEO of The Philanthropy Roundtable, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busi...

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Philanthropy

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter, Co-authors of the upcoming book, The Smart Nonprofit: The Human-Centered Approach t...

Social Entrepreneurs Collaborate to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jeroo Billimoria,  Co-founder of Catalyst 2030, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving....

Why Funders Do More Good by Ceding Decision-Making Power

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Meg Massey, Co-Author of Letting Go, How Philanthropists and Impact Investors Can Do More Good by Giving Up Co...

How the Cloud Helps Nonprofits Deliver More on Their Mission

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between David Levy, Vice President at Amazon Web Services, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. D...

Bennington College President on the Importance of the Liberal Arts and Humanities

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Laura Walker, President of Bennington College, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. The f...

Different Ways That Games Spark Social Change

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Susanna Pollack, the President of Games for Change, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. ...

What Bitcoin and Blockchain Will Mean to the Future of Nonprofits

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Anne Connelly, Co-author of Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising: A Beginner's Guide to Cryptocurrency Donati...

The Important Ways the CDC Foundation Complements the Work of the CDC

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dr. Judith Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of ...

What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know About AI for Good

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between James Hodson, Co-founder and CEO of AI for Good, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. The...

Ray Madoff on the Initiative to Accelerate Charitable Giving

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Ray Madoff, Professor at Boston College Law School, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. ...

Korn Ferry on the 5 Mindsets Enterprise Leaders Need to Have

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kevin Cashman, Global Leader of CEO & Executive Development at Korn Ferry, and Denver Frederick, the Host ...

Advice for Nonprofits on Handling Their “Napster Moment”

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Will Page, the author of Tarzan Economics: Eight Principles for Pivoting Through Disruption, and Denver Freder...

What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Next Generation of Virtual Events

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Vince McMullin, Founder and CEO of GenXP, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. This past ...

How Feeding America Has Responded to the Increased Need

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Casey Marsh, Chief Development Officer of Feeding America, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of G...

A Conversation with Community Solutions CEO on Winning MacArthur’s $100 Million Award To End Homelessness

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rosanne Haggerty, President & CEO of Community Solutions, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business o...

The Importance of Community and Governance to Effective Family Philanthropy

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Nick Tedesco, President and CEO of the National Center for Family Philanthropy, and Denver Frederick, the Host...

The Hartford Foundation Evolves to Best Meet Community Needs

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jay Williams, President and CEO of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and Denver Frederick, the Host o...

The Against Malaria Foundation: Lessons from a Perennial Top-Rated Charity

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rob Mather, the Founder and CEO of the Against Malaria Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busin...