John Mohr and Sam Caplan: Democratizing Philanthropy with the Common App

Philanthropy’s latest evolutions have been focused on streamlining processes and centering the community. Inspired by the incredible momentum around reducing grantee burden, a small group of experts has come together to lay the groundwork for a more universal common grant application. In this episode of Impact Audio, you’ll hear from John Mohr who is at the forefront of this effort.

Listen in to learn about:

• What’s next for the common grant application

• Technology’s shift from a supporting role to key pillar of strategy

• Where higher education and grantmaking overlap

• John’s path from punk rock musician to philanthropy pioneer

Drawing inspiration from indie music, ‘90s startups, university life, and more, this conversation is full of insights and stories that will strike a chord with anyone working in grantmaking, philanthropy, or social impact.

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