The Business of Giving

Hispanics in Philanthropy Working on Multiple Fronts

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Ana Marie Argilagos, President of Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of...

Is This the Moment for Pay For Success Projects?

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Tracy Palandjian, Co-Founder and CEO of Social Finance, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Givi...

NY Phil CEO on Leading an Arts Organization Through a Crisis

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Deborah Borda, President and CEO of the New York Philharmonic, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business ...

How Sirum is Trying to Solve America’s High Cost Drug Problem

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recycling Usable Medicine to Those Who Can’t Afford it Up to 25% of People Fail to Refill Their Prescription Because of Cost The Impact that is...

DataKind Founder on Their Evolution from Project Work to Impact Practices

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jake Porway, Founder and Executive Director of DataKind, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giv...

Lead Authors Discuss Overcoming Racial Bias in Philanthropic Funding

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation with Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, and Jeff Bradach, Managing Partner of The Bridgespan Group, and Denver...

How GirlTrek Prepared to Meet this Moment

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Morgan Dixon, Co-Founder and CEO of GirlTrek, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In thi...

“Take Five” with Jim Firman, President and CEO of National Council on Aging (NCOA)

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Denver:  We're going to play Take Five with Jim Firman, the President and CEO of NCOA. Are you ready to go, Jim? Jim: I’m ready to go.

Jim Firman, President and CEO of National Council on Aging (NCOA) Joins Denver Frederick

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most underreported stories is the aging of the population, not just here, but across the world. It is rarely discussed and is an issue that...

BAM CEO on Navigating an Arts Organization Through a Time of Crisis

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Katy Clark, President of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Givi...

“Take Five” with Dr. Neal Barnard, Author of Your Body in Health and Founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Denver: So we're going to play Take Five with Dr. Neal Barnard, author of Your Body In Balance. Are you ready, Neal? Neal: I'm ready. Denver: What is ...

Dr. Neal Barnard, Author of Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health, and Founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Denver Frederick

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You might ask whether we need still another book on diet and health, but the one we're about to discuss is a little different. It addresses hormones a...

Kiva CEO on the Role of Microfinance During a Global Pandemic

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Neville Crawley, Chief Executive Officer of Kiva, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In...

How New Yorkers Have Stepped Up to Volunteer in a Time of Crisis

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Gary Bagley, Executive Director of New York Cares, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. I...

Harvard Business Review Editor on Staying Timely and Relevant In a Crisis

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Adi Ignatius, the Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Business Review, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busine...

The Reforms Needed to Fairly Treat Our “Essential Workers”

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation with Ai-jen Poo, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Sarita Gupta, Director o...

Upsolve CEO Explains How Bankruptcy Court Needs to be Reformed to Become Just

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rohan Pavuluri, Co-Founder and CEO of Upsolve, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In th...

Red Cross CEO on Nation’s Blood Supply and Responding to Emergencies in This New Environment

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of ...

What Big Philanthropy Can Learn From Giving Circles

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Sara Lomelin Velten, Executive Director of Philanthropy Together, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busine...

A Global Pandemic Demands a Global Response, Says ONE Campaign CEO

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Gayle Smith, President and CEO of the ONE Campaign, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. ...

Classy CEO Says That Online is Vital to Bring Donors Along on the Giving Journey

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Scot Chisholm, Co-Founder and CEO of Classy.org, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In ...

How the Ad Council Moved So Fast in Response to Covid-19

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. I...

CEO of New Story on Building a New Kind of Nonprofit

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Brett Hagler, Co-Founder and CEO of New Story, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In th...

#HalfMyDAF: A Creative Idea to Increase the Flow of Resources to Nonprofits

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between David and Jennifer Risher, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this interview, David ...

COVID-19 and Mental Health: How Prepared Are We?

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of...

Chairman Emeritus of Y&R says Coronavirus is First Real Test for Stakeholder Capitalism

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Peter Georgescu, Chairman Emeritus of Young & Rubicam, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of G...

Philanthropic Capital Brings Values to the Table Says Blueprint Local CEO

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Ross Baird, Founder of Blueprint Local, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this inte...

FSG Co-CEO on Philanthropy’s Response to COVID-19

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Lauren A. Smith, Co-CEO of FSG, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this interview, L...

Encore.org CEO on Uniting the Generations

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Marc Freedman, Founder and CEO of Encore.org, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In thi...

Heinz Endowments President Says Nonprofit Sector is Ripe for Reinvention

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Grant Oliphant, President of The Heinz Endowments, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. I...

Network for Good CEO Shares Fundraising Trends Since Pandemic

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Bill Strathmann, Chief Executive Officer of Network for Good, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business o...

Rob Reich on Philanthropy in a Time of Crisis

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rob Reich, the Co-Director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, and Author of Just Giving...

How Beyond 12 Has Doubled Down on Their Growth Strategy During Pandemic

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Alexandra Bernadotte, Founder and CEO of Beyond 12, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. ...

National Philanthropic Trust CEO Sees Record Outflows from Donor Advised Funds

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Eileen Heisman, President and CEO of the National Philanthropic Trust, and Denver Frederick, the host of the B...

Dr. Carmen Rojas Believes Philanthropy is Facing an Existential Crisis

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dr. Carmen Rojas, Incoming President and CEO of the Marguerite Casey Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the hos...

Commonwealth Fund President on COVID-19 and the US Healthcare System

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dr. David Blumenthal, President of The Commonwealth Fund, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Gi...

Center for Disaster Philanthropy CEO on the Many Dimensions of the Covid-19 Crisis

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Patricia McIlreavy, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and Denver Frederick, the...

Grameen America Reimagines Business Model to Support 52,000 Women Entrepreneurs

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Andrea Jung, President and CEO of Grameen America, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. I...

Electronic Frontier Foundation Executive Director on Protecting Digital Rights in Pandemic

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Cindy Cohn, the Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of th...

Giving Evidence Director Looks at How Giving is Done During Pandemic

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Caroline Fiennes, the Founder and Director of Giving Evidence, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business ...

Heifer International CEO Focused on Only What He Can Do During Pandemic

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Pierre Ferrari, President and CEO of Heifer International, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of G...

Jacqueline Novogratz On Her New Book - Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World.

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Jacqueline Novogratz, Author of Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World, shares the following...

Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural America

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director of the Center on Rural Innovation, and Denver Frederick, the host o...

The Carter Center CEO Discusses Impact of Pandemic on Mental Health, Human Rights, and the Election

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Ambassador (ret.) Mary Ann Peters, Chief Executive Officer of The Carter Center, and Denver Frederick, the hos...

Annie E. Casey CEO Speaks about Vulnerable Children in a Crisis

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Lisa Hamilton, President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busin...

HBS Professor Rebecca Henderson on “Reimagining Capitalism”

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Rebecca Henderson, Author of Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire, and Denver Frederick, the host of the ...

Empower Work Founder Discusses Work Issues Arising from Pandemic

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jamie-Alexis Fowler, Founder and Executive Director of Empower Work, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Bus...

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Doubles Down on Its Commitment

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Shamina Singh, Founder and President of Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Denver Frederick, the host...

Devex Founding President Says International Development Model Could Change

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Raj Kumar, President and Editor-in-Chief of Devex, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. I...

JUST Capital CEO Says the Actions Companies Take Now Will Define Their Futures

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Martin Whittaker, the founding Chief Executive Officer of JUST Capital, and Denver Frederick, the host of the ...

Vu Le on What the Philanthropic Sector Needs to Do Now

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Vu Le, Owner of Nonprofit AF Blog, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this interview...

CEO of Community Wealth Partners on Impact of COVID-19 on the Sector

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amy Celep, Chief Executive Officer of Community Wealth Partners, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busines...

Jeff Walker on the Importance of Self-Inquiry for Leaders

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jeff Walker, Chairman of New Profit, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this intervi...

MacArthur Foundation President on Responding to a Once-in-a-Lifetime Crisis

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving....

CEO of Code.org Looks to Make this a Moment for Teaching Computer Science

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Hadi Partovi, Founder and CEO of Code.org, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this i...

WFP USA Leader says Acute Hunger Could Double by Year-end

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Barron Segar, President and CEO of the World Food Program USA, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business ...

CEO of CARE USA on How They’re Drawing on 75 Years of Experience

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Michelle Nunn, President and CEO of CARE USA, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In thi...

NFF CEO Says Sector Must Make the Way We’re Now Working Together the New Normal

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Antony Bugg-Levine, Chief Executive Officer of Nonprofit Finance Fund, and Denver Frederick, the host of the B...

Is this Impact Investing’s Moment?

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Amit Bouri, Co-founder and CEO of The GIIN, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this ...

EducationSuperHighway Pivots to Bring Internet Access into the Home

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Evan Marwell, Founder and CEO of EducationSuperHighway, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Givi...

iCivics CEO on How This is a “Civic Moment”

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Louise Dubé, Executive Director of iCivics, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this...

COVID-19 Is the Perfect Storm for Addiction

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Fred Muench, President of the Center on Addiction, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. I...

Hilary Pennington on Ford Foundation’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Hilary Pennington, Executive Vice President of Programs at the Ford Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host...

Woods Hole CEO on the connection between Human Health and Ocean Health

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Mark Abbott, President and Director of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and Denver Frederick, the host of...

CEO of One Love Foundation on Healthy Relationships During Lockdown

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Katie Hood, Chief Executive Officer of the One Love Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business...

CEO of Comic Relief US on Reimagining Red Nose Day

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Alison Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Comic Relief US, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Gi...

CEO of Global Citizen Year Offers Message to High School Seniors

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Abby Falik, Founder & CEO of Global Citizen Year, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving...

Easterseals CEO on Leading a National Organization Through a Crisis

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. ...

CEO of Episcopal Church Foundation on Remote Worship

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Donald Romanik, President and CEO of Episcopal Church Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busine...

Why We Love Playgrounds..... and Why We Need to Stay Away From Them Now

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between James Siegal, Chief Executive Officer of KABOOM!, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In...

Sea Change Managing Partner on What Nonprofits Need to Do to Survive

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

he following is a conversation between John MacIntosh, Managing Director of Seachange Capital Partners and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busi...

CEP President on Philanthropies Response to Covid-19 Pandemic

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busin...

How The Door Pivoted When They Were Forced to Close Their Doors

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Eric Weingartner, Chief Executive Officer of The Door, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Givin...

DRK Foundation CEO on How Organizations Can Rapidly Adapt in a Time of Crisis

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Jim Bildner, Chief Executive Officer of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host ...

Visa Foundation President on How the Nature of Purpose in Companies is Changing

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Graham Macmillan, President of Visa Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving....

ALS Association CEO on Managing Through a Crisis

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Calaneet Balas, President & CEO of The ALS Association and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of G...

Charity Navigator’s CEO on Ways the Organization is Evolving During This Crisis

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of G...

Fast Forward Executive Director Says Tech Nonprofits Were Built for this Moment

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Shannon Farley, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Fast Forward and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busi...

Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO on Mentoring the Youth and Digitizing your Organization

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Pam Iorio, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busi...

Pace University President on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Marvin Krislov, President of Pace University and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. A bel...

Good360 CEO on the Importance of Product Philanthropy During and After COVID-19 Pandemic

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Matt Connelly, Chief Executive Officer of Good360 and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. ...

Barnard President on Leading a College Through Uncertain Times

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Sian Beilock, President of Barnard College and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. The imp...

BoardSource CEO on the Important Role of the Boards in Stabilizing Organizations during a Crisis

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Anne Wallestad, President and CEO of BoardSource and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. B...

The Aspen Institute CEO on a New Social Contract

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Dan Porterfield, the President and CEO of The Aspen Institute and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business o...

Anne Marie Burgoyne of the Emerson Collective on Social Change in Post COVID-19 World

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Anne Marie Burgoyne, Managing Director for Social Innovation at the Emerson Collective and Denver Frederick, t...

Carly Fiorina on Leadership in a Crisis

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Carly Fiorina, Founder of the Unlocking Potential Foundation and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of...

Open Road Alliance CEO on Impact Investing and Risk Management

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Maya Winkelstein, Chief Executive Officer of Open Road Alliance and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business...

The Founder of Living Goods Says the Time for a Digital First Healthcare System has Arrived

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Chuck Slaughter, Founder of Living Goods and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. Need to f...

TechnoServe Develops Plans to Serve Farmers and Small Business Owners Post Pandemic

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Will Warshauer, President and CEO, of TechnoServe and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. •...

Oxfam America on How They’re Working for the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Pandemic

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Abby Maxman, President and CEO, of Oxfam America and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. •...

First Book Launches Massive Effort to Get Books to Children in Need During Pandemic

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO, of First Book and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. • Th...

Debbie Bial Shares How They’re Keeping the Posse Together Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Deborah Bial, President and Founder of the Posse Foundation and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of ...

Council of Foundations CEO Helps Direct Foundation Response

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Kathleen Enright, President and CEO of the Council on Foundations and Denver Frederick, the host of the Busine...

Hewlett Foundation CEO on Balancing Short and Long Term Needs of Grantees

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Larry Kramer, President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Busi...

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics AIDS Foundation CEO on Leading through a Crisis

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Chip Lyons, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the hos...

LISC CEO Discusses Equity, Leadership and the Future of Work

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Maurice Jones, President and CEO of LISC, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. In this in...

DoSomething.org CEO Discusses Impact of COVID-19 on Young People

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Aria Finger, CEO of DoSomething.org, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. In this intervi...

Behavioral Science and COVID-19: What You Need to Know!

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Joshua Wright,  Executive Director at ideas42, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. ...

Pam Norley, President of Fidelity Charitable, Talks About The Importance of Donor Advised Funds During the COVID-19 Pandemic

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Pam Norley, President of Fidelity Charitable, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. In thi...

Consumer Reports More Indispensable than ever During COVID-19 Pandemic

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The following is a conversation between Marta Tellado, President and CEO of Consumer Reports, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving...