The Business of Giving

What Nonprofits Need to Know about Cryptocurrency

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Patrick Duffy, Co-founder of The Giving Block, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. If th...

Street Business School: A Model of Social Franchising That’s Lifting Women Out of Extreme Poverty

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Devin Hibbard, the Founder and CEO of the Street Business School, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busine...

The Freedom Fund: Systems Change to End Modern-Day Slavery

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Nick Grono, the Chief Executive Officer of the Freedom Fund, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of...

Want to Create Greater Social Impact? Then Scale What Works.

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dan Berelowitz, the CEO and Founder of Spring Impact, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving...

Reduce “Noise” and Improve Your Organization’s Decision Making

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Cass Sunstein, Co-Author of Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of...

CEO of Y-USA Shares Thoughts on the Pandemic, DEI and Leadership

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kevin Washington, President and CEO of the YMCA USA, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving....

Kauffman Foundation CEO on Entrepreneurship, Real World Learning, and Diversity

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Wendy Guillies, President and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business o...

How a Data-Driven Approach is Transforming the Criminal Justice System

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation with CEO Clementine Jacoby and Head of Product Andrew Warren of Recidiviz, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busin...

CEO of DivInc on How Cities Can Create a More Inclusive Startup Community

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Preston James, Co-founder and CEO of Divinc, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. DivInc ...

Camelback Ventures is Unlocking the Genius and Potential in Entrepreneurs of Color

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Aaron Walker, the Founder and CEO of Camelback Ventures, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giv...

Susan G. Komen CEO Says be Bold Now or Risk Irrelevance

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Paula Schneider, the President and CEO of Susan G. Komen, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Gi...

Legatum CEO on the Benefits of a Long-Term Perspective for Both Investing and Philanthropy 

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Mark Stoleson, the Chief Executive Officer and a Partner at Legatum, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Bus...

The Founder of Inventium Speaks About Innovation, the 4-Day Workweek and Time Management

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amantha Imber, Founder of and Chief Maker at Inventium, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Givi...

Wikimedia: A Fundraising Model All Its Own

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Lisa Seitz-Gruwell, Chief Revenue Officer of the Wikimedia Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The B...

Wikimedia CEO on How Wikipedia Works and the Future of Knowledge

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Katherine Maher, CEO & Executive Director of Wikimedia Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The B...

How SMASH is leveling the playing field in STEM Education

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Eli Kennedy, the Chief Executive Officer of SMASH, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. S...

Why Radical Self-Inquiry is Critical to Professional Success and Healthy Relationships

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jerry Colonna, author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The B...

Parental Engagement Vital to a Child Learning to Read Says Springboard Collaborative CEO

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Alejandro Gibes De Gac, Founder & CEO of Springboard Collaborative, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The ...

The Jed Foundation Responds to Mental Health Issues of Youth During Pandemic

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between John MacPhee, the Executive Director & CEO of the Jed Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Bu...

Judith Rodin on Making Money Moral

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Judith Rodin, Co-author of Making Money Moral: How a New Wave of Visionaries is Linking Purpose and Profit, an...

How Philanthropy Can Support Systems-Change Leaders

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Lija Farnham, a Partner at The Bridgespan Group and Co-author of the report "How Philanthropy Can Support Syst...

The Great Reset: Seizing Opportunity From the Shock Inflicted by COVID-19

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Thierry Malleret, Co-author of COVID-19: The Great Reset, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Gi...

Braven: Helping Low Income Students Make the Transition form College to Good Jobs

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. In ...

How Philanthropists Can Get Out of Their Own Way and Create Transformative Change

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kris Putnam-Walkerly, author of Delusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail to Achieve Change and What They ...

Social Purpose Done Right

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Carol Cone, Founder and CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving...

The Conversation: An Indispensable Playbook to Effectively Address Systemic Racism in Your Organization

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Robert Livingston, author of The Conversation: How Seeking and Speaking the Truth About Racism Can Radically T...

Freada Kapor Klein on “Gap Closing” and the Importance of “Lived Experience “

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Freada Kapor Klein, Partner at Kapor Capital, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. The ne...

Keys to Making Innovation an Organizational Habit

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Scott Anthony, Co-Author of Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organiz...

First All-Civilian Voyage to Space to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jared Isaacman, the Commander of the First All-Civilian Voyage into Space which will benefit St. Jude Children...

How Charitable Auctions Have Successfully Adapted to COVID-19

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Ben Erwin, President of Charitybuzz, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Many listeners ...

How a Relatively Small Foundation Leverages Resources for Optimal Impact

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Philip Li, President & CEO of the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The ...

CCS Fundraising Chair on What to Look For in 2021

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Robert Kissane, Chairman of CCS Fundraising, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Non-pro...

American Humane: Timely Lessons on Bouncing Back from the Brink of Financial Collapse

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giv...

New Ways to Understand and Treat Addiction

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Maia Szalavitz, Author of Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction, and Denver Frede...

Developing Leadership Presence: In-Person and Over Zoom

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Carol Kinsey Goman, Author of Stand Out: How to Build Your Leadership Presence, and Denver Frederick, the Host...

COVID-19’s Toll on Mental Health and Addiction

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, and Denver Frederick, the Hos...

Unpacking the Opioid Crisis: How We Got Here and What To Do Now

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Harry Nelson, Author of The United States of Opioids: A Prescription for Liberating a Nation in Pain, and Denv...

You’re Advice Isn’t Quite as Good as You Think. Do this Instead!

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Michael Bungay Stanier, Author of The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way You Lead Foreve...

What the Next 10 Years of Digital Disruption Will Mean to Our World

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Steven Kotler, co-author of The Future is Faster Than You Think: How Converging Technologies are Disrupting Bu...

The Role Cognitive Biases Played in the Spread of COVID-19

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Olivier Sibony, Author of You’re About to Make a Terrible Mistake! How Biases Distort Decision-Making and Wh...

How the Nature of Leadership is Changing in a Digital World

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amit Mukherjee, author of Leading in the Digital World: How to Foster Creativity, Collaboration, and Inclusivi...

The Home Depot Co-founder Shares Vision for a Values-Based Organization

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Arthur Blank, Co-Founder of Home Depot and Author of Good Company, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busin...

A Coach Can Help You See the World Through New Eyes

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Marcia Reynolds, Author of Coach the Person, Not the Problem: A Guide to Using Reflective Inquiry, and Denver ...

How You Can Design Your Conversations to Have Meaning and Impact

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Fred Dust, Author of Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Communication, and Denver Fre...

Make the Center of Gravity What You Aspire to....and Not Today

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Josh Suskewicz, Co-Author of Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into Breakthrough Growth, an...

Make Better Decisions by Calibrating Your Level of Confidence

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Don Moore, Author of Perfectly Confident: How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely, and Denver Frederick, the Ho...

Former Superintendent of West Point and a Psychologist on Character and Leadership

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between General Robert Caslen and Dr. Michael Matthews, authors of The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integr...

How Brands Can Drive Impact Through Purpose

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Myriam Sidibe, Author of Brands on a Mission: How to Achieve Social Impact and Business Growth through Purpose...

A New Approach for Agricultural Development in Africa

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Vikki Tam, Head of the Social Impact Practice at Bain & Company, and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Bus...

What the Union of Charity Navigator and ImpactMatters Means to the Sector and Philanthropy

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation with Michael Thatcher and Elijah Goldberg of Charity Navigator, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Givi...

Simply Change Your Language to be a More Effective Leader

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between David Marquet, Author of Leadership is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say and What You Don't, and Denv...

An Effective Framework for Leaders in a Time of Crisis

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Daniel Harkavy, Author of The 7 Perspectives of Effective Leaders, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busin...

Why the Questions You Ask Will Determine the Solutions You’ll See

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Steven Shapiro, Author of Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Proble...

Why Your Change Management Initiatives Fail...And the Keys to Doing Them Right

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Lior Arussy, the Author of Next Is Now: 5 Steps for Embracing Change -- Building a Business that Thrives into ...

Co-Founders of Blue Haven Initiative Share Their Philosophy on Creating Impact

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation with Liesel Pritzker Simmons and Ian Simmons Co-founders of the Blue Haven Initiative, and Denver Frederick, the Host ...

SEAL Platoon Leader on How You Can Create Unstoppable Teams in Your Organization

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Alden Mills, Author of Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Teams, and Denver Fre...

Is Your Nonprofit Solving the Right Problem?

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, the Author of What's Your Problem? To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Prob...

Political Innovations that Can Save Democracy

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Katherine Gehl, Co-Author of The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and S...

How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Chris Marquis, Author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism, and Denver Frederick...

How Cisco Works to Build an Inclusive Future Through the Internet

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Peter Tavernise, the Executive Director of the Cisco Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busines...

The Ways the Whitman Institute Seeks to Create Maximum Impact

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Pia Infante, Co-Executive Director of The Whitman Institute, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of...

An Interview with MacArthur Foundation 100&Change Finalist: Community Solutions

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Beth Sandor, Co-director of Built for Zero, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. And it i...

An Interview with MacArthur Foundation 100&Change Finalist: Project ECHO

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dr. Sanjeev Arora, Founder and Director of Project ECHO, and Denver Frederick,the Host of The Business of Givi...

An Interview with MacArthur Foundation 100&Change Finalist: Report for America

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Steven Waldman, President and Co-Founder of Report for America, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business...

An Interview with MacArthur Foundation 100&Change Finalist: World Mosquito Program

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Professor Scott O’Neill, Director of the World Mosquito Program, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Busin...

A Method to Excel at the #1 Needed Job Skill: Complex Problem Solving

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Charles Conn, Co-Author of Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything, and Denver Fred...

“Think Outside the Building” says Harvard Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Professor at Harvard Business School and Author of Think Outside the Building: How Advan...

CombinIng Culture and Technology to Produce Lasting Change

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland, the Founder and CEO of The WISE Fund, and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Busin...

The Secret to Boosting Organizational Performance: Gratitude

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Showing gratitude to employees is the best way to boost performance, yet few executives effectively utilize this simple tool. In fact, new research re...

For The First Time, All The Threats To Democracy Are Present

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Suzanne Mettler, Co-Author of Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy, and Denver Frederick, ...

Black Philanthropy and Giving Circles

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Tracey Webb, the Founder of Black Benefactors, and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving. In th...

Promoting Free Speech in a More Inclusive Public Culture

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America and Author of Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All, and Denver Fred...

The Different Ways Microsoft is Employing Tech for Social Good

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tech for social impact had lots of momentum before the pandemic, and that will only accelerate as a result of COVID-19. To no one's surprise, on the l...

How to Develop a Competitive Edge to Stand Apart from the Crowd

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find a competitive edge when the obstacles feel insurmountable? How do you get people to take you seriously when they're predisposed not to...

Organizations Committed to Racial Justice Need to Examine What They’re Doing Out in the World

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rinku Sen is a widely-read and respected theorist and practitioner of racial justice organizing, advocacy and media. She co-founded and served as publ...

Is the U.S. Showing Signs of the Most Corrupt Countries in the World?

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The United States is showing signs similar to some of the most corrupt countries in the world, and this corruption is determining the shape of our gov...

Ways to Spot Fake News from the Co-Author of Calling Bullshit

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound, and it's increasingly difficult to know what's true and who to believe. What we could all use is...

What You Need to Know About Emotional Intelligence in the Time of Covid

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the pressures, stresses and uncertainties of the current moment, emotional intelligence has never been more important. And it's a pleasure to hav...

How Values Guide the Work of the Walton Family Foundation

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was some 33 years ago that Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart, and his wife, Helen started the Walton Family Foundation. It has gone on to be one ...

Co-Author of Unleashed Says That Leadership Is Not About You

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you read and studied and thought about what you need to do to be a more effective leader? My next guest suggests that a good place to start would...

How to Make More Ethical Choices By Aspiring to Be Better, Not Perfect

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, we make hundreds of decisions. Although many of these choices don't seem to contain an ethical component, we would be well-served to examin...

In This Together Co-Author Says Broad Center Coalition Can Solve Our Problems

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When a society becomes as polarized and, in many ways, dysfunctional, as America has become, there comes a point when more and more citizens begin to ...

New America CEO Speaks to the Challenges Facing Us

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Philanthropy can only be as effective as the ecosystem in which it operates, whether that's a community, the nation, or the world, and those ecosystem...

Beverley Postma, CEO of HarvestPlus, Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And it's indeed a pleasure for me to welcome to the show the Chief Executive Officer of one of the eight semi-finalists of the MacArthur Foundation’...

Jay Komarneni, Founder and Chair of Human Diagnosis Project Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And this evening’s semi-finalist is the Human Diagnosis Project, also referred to as Human Dx. And here to tell us about it is their President and C...

Internet Archive’s Founder and Digital Librarian, Brewster Kahle and Director of Partnerships Wendy Hanamura Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And tonight, it's a great pleasure to have with us the Founder and Digital Librarian of the Internet Archive, Brewster Kahle, and Wendy Hanamura, who ...

Sean Callahan, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And this evening, we'll be joined by our second semi-finalist, Catholic Relief Services, who is looking to change how society cares for children and o...

Dr. Geoffrey Tabin, Co-founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And this evening, you’re going to hear from another one of the semi-finalists in the 100&Change initiative of the MacArthur Foundation. He is Dr...

Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Founder and Co-director of Rice 360°: Institute for Global Health, Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And we have reached the midpoint of featuring the eight semi-finalists of the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition. And tonight, it is ...

Sherrie Westin of Sesame Workshop and Sarah Smith of International Rescue Committee Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And this evening’s semi-finalist of the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change initiative is Sesame Workshop, teamed together with the Internationa...

Dr. Frank Richards, the Director of the River Blindness Elimination Program at The Carter Center, Joins Denver Frederick

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And our semi-finalist for this evening in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change Initiative is The Carter Center, and their proposal is to elimin...

Executive Director of U.S. Impact Investing Alliance Status Report on the Field Today

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Impact Investing Alliance is a field-building organization committed to raising awareness of impact investing in the United States, fostering...

Executive Director of Center for Immigration Studies Makes Case for Limited Immigration

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Although the pandemic and getting back to school and work are at the top of everyone's mind, this nation's policy on immigration remains a key issue h...

Bottom-Up Policymaking and Organizing Makes a Difference, Says Libra Foundation Executive Director

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For nearly two decades, The Libra Foundation has done significant grantmaking in progressive causes and movements, with multigenerational families bei...

Global Ambassador for B Corp Says Companies Must Have a Purpose Agenda

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Exceptional government programs and the outstanding work of nonprofit organizations can help address the most vexing social problems facing us, but pe...

How One Nonprofit Has Pivoted to Meet Neighborhood Needs During Pandemic

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The mission of the Citizens Committee for New York City is to help New Yorkers, especially those in low-income areas, come together and improve the qu...

A 2-Year Study Proves Effectiveness of Girls Inc. Programs

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Girls Inc. offers programming to girls ages 6 to 18 in more than 1,500 sites throughout the United States and Canada. The organization focuses on what...

Blair Sheppard, Author of Ten Years to Midnight, Joins Denver Frederick

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 has unmasked many societal problems such as racial inequity and our fragile public health system. While there all along, they were somehow hi...

Better Than Most: Generation Citizen

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Better Than Most is a regular feature of The Business of Giving, examining the best places to work among social good businesses and nonprofit organiza...

Activating Social Impact Leaders to Accelerate Equity

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Monisha Kapila, Founder and CEO of ProInspire, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In th...