We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 370. Leveraging a Venture Mindset in Philanthropy: Investing in Bold, Unproven Ideas - Rena Greifinger
Meet Rena. She’s an award-winning social entrepreneur, philanthropy leader, and advocate for women and girls. She’s the Director of Individual Philanthropy at Population Services International (PSI) and the Managing Director of Maverick Collective by PSI, a community of bold philanthropists advancing health and gender equity. We’re chatting through taking a business approach to saving lives and providing real solutions to complex health problems. Tune in to hear her incredible wisdom on how we can reimagine philanthropic models to create sustainable and scalable solutions.
💡Learn
- Maverick Collective’s Unique Philanthropic Model
- An overview of the Triple Impact Framework
- How your nonprofit can move towards sustainability and scalability
Today’s Guest
Rena Greifinger, Director of Individual Philanthropy, Population Services International (PSI) and Managing Director, Maverick Collective by PSI
Episode Highlights
- Rena’s story and journey to where she is today (4:00)
- Building authentic and equitable partnerships (17:00)
- Leverage a Venture Mindset: Investing in Bold, Unproven Ideas (23:00)
- A story of the Triple Impact Framework playing out (30:00)
- Advice for nonprofits to move towards sustainability and scalability (39:00)
- A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rena’s life (44:00)
- Rena’s One Good Thing: Surround yourself with the best people who can make your vision a reality with you. (48:00)
- How to connect with Rena and PSI and Maverick Collective (50:00)
For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/370.
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