Mark Hopwood

Mark Hopwood, President and Co-founder of VolunteerMatters, discusses the transformative journey of building a nonprofit-focused SaaS company. He highlights how younger generations are volunteering more frequently but for shorter durations, prompting organizations to adapt. Mark shares insights on optimizing volunteer onboarding, leveraging RFPs for growth, and the importance of mindset shifts in business strategy. The conversation emphasizes balancing technology with community impact, revealing the lessons learned in navigating this evolving landscape.

Three experts discuss Iris Murdoch's philosophical perspectives, including her critique of moral concepts and the use of vivid images to understand human existence. They delve into the radical nature of her work, explore her departure from Oxford, and unravel the political dimensions in her protagonist's portrayal. The podcast also touches on language challenges in philosophical expression and addresses misconceptions about Murdoch's philosophy.