The Heart of Giving Podcast

Rebalancing the Grantmaker-Grantee Power Dynamic to Achieve A More Just and Equitable World - Hilary Pennington, Ford Foundation

In this week's episode, our guest is one of the most respected philanthropic leaders of our nation, Hilary Pennington, the Executive Vice President of Programs, Ford Foundation. Tune in to learn about the Ford Foundation's work to create justice, bridge ideological gaps, and rebuild the foundation-grantee relationship.
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Resources: https://leapambassadors.org/funding-performance-monograph/
 

Dealing with the COVID Crisis in Rural India - Ranjani Saigal, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation

In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, Ranjani Saigal, the Executive Director of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, discusses the shocking situation in India where people are struggling to survive a devastating second wave of the COVID 19 pandemic and she explains how Ekal is providing support to the rural areas of the country where help and resources are limited. 
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation: https://www.ekal.org/
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Realizing a Free, Just, and Equitable Society - Dan Porterfield Part 2

In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we continue the conversation with Dan Porterfield, the President and CEO of The Aspen Institute as he discusses creating theories of change that seek to promote inclusive dialogue, value-based leadership, and action on critical issues through his work at The Aspen Institute. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Pathways to a Free, Just, and Equitable Society - Dan Porterfield, CEO of The Aspen Institute

In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, Dan Porterfield, the President and CEO of The Aspen Institute, joins us for the first of a two-part conversation about his experience working in the field of education and how he has strived to create new opportunities by eliminating existing disparities in education.
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The Power of Mobile Giving

In this week's episode, Jim Manis, the Founder of the Mobile Giving Foundation, shares his vision of using the mobile channel for charitable giving.
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Pursuing Social Good Integrating Passion, Work, and Leisure - Kelley Bevis

In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we hear from Kelley Bevis, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of A Cat's Life Rescue (ACLR), as she talks about how she juggles her passion for the inspiring work she does with ACLR with her day job as the General Counsel of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
To learn more about Kelley's organization visit - https://www.acatsliferescue.org/
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Leading Change in the Developing World - Mesky Brhane

Our guest this week is Mesky Brhane, Practice Manager for the Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice in Africa (East) at the World Bank. Tune in to hear about her inspiring work delivering support and aid to vulnerable populations in different parts of the world.         

Charity and New Power - Henry Timms

The President and CEO of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the creator and co-founder of the #GivingTuesday movement, Henry Timms, joins us this week to talk about how giving is a shared value that unites us all. Tune in now!

Inspiring Social Change Through Music - Leslie Burrs Episode 2

This week we continue the conversation with composer, flutist, and Executive Director of Opera North Inc. Leslie Burrs. Tune in to learn how he considers art to be a powerful tool for change and uses music to understand and interpret his experiences.       

Propelling Social Good by Empowering Others

Andre Hughes, Social Entrepreneur, Powered by Action has had an impactful and inspiring career in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Listen in to discover how he came to start something focused on social good after spending much of his life helping corporations succeed.