What Gives? The Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

Episode 22 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Freshman Rep. Kathy Manning (D-North Carolina) — a former JFN board member and the first woman president of the Jewish Federations of North America — talks about why and how she got into politics and her tumultuous first month in office.

In Episode 21 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, philanthropist, author, and JFN member Lisa Greer talks to host Andréws Spokoiny about philanthropic strategy, some common mistakes fundraisers and philanthropists make, and ways to strengthen relationships between funders and nonprofits. Lisa is the author of the 2020 book, “Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference,” (Harper Collins), the first such book written from the perspective of a philanthropist.

In Episode 20 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, Dena Libman of the Azrieli Foundation and Jack Wertheimer of Jewish Theological Seminary talk about findings from Wertheimer's 2020 "Grantees and Their Funders" report, one of the catalysts for GrantED: Stronger Relationships, Greater Impact, a joint project of JFN and UpStart.

In Episode 19 of "What Gives?" The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Cintra Pollack, an investor, philanthropist and JFN board member, talks about impact investing, generational differences, and balancing her family philanthropy with her Jewish Federation involvement.

Episode 18 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Israeli-American behavioral economist, Wall Street Journal columnist, and best-selling author Dan Ariely is an advisor to Keshet, the new donor-advised fund JFN and its partners brought to Israel. In this episode, he talks to JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny about strategies for promoting positive social outcomes, including getting people to be more philanthropic. They also discuss uniquely Israeli approaches to problem-solving, how Dan's personal history shaped his career, the cookbook he wants to write -- and much more. Watch Dan Ariely's two special lectures for JFN here and here. 

Episode 17 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.  Ilana Kaufman, executive director of the Jews of Color Initiative, and host Andrés Spokoiny discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, how Covid is impacting Jews of color, and how the Jewish community can do a better job of including and serving Jews of color. 

Episode 16 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guest: Rabbi Shai Held, President, Dean, and Chair in Jewish Thought at Hadar

Episode 15 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from the Jewish Funders Network, hosted by Andrés Spokoiny. Guest: Professor Lila Corwin Berman, Director of the Feinstein Center for Jewish History at Temple University and author of "The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex." Music credits "Believer" by Silent Partner "Panda Clan" by DJ Williams "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North "Ex Boxer" by Riot "Blue Skies" by Silent Partner "Rainy Sundays" by the 126ers

Episode 14 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Guests: Jay and Shira Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation Music Credits: "Believer" by Silent Partner "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell "Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero "Plenty Step" by Freedom Trail Studio "This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North "No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio "Mysteries" by Dan Lebowitz "Mama's Whisper" by The 126ers "Keep Dreaming" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena "Heartland" by Silent Partner "Rainy Sundays" by The 126ers

Episode 13 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.   Guest: Professor James Loeffler, Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Virginia and author of "Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the 20th Century." He is also the organizer of "How the Law Treats Hate: Antisemitism and Anti-Discrimination Reconsidered," an online conference on September 10 from 12:15-5:30 p.m. ET. Music Credits "Believer" by Silent Partner "Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell "Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero "Summer Breeze" by Nate Blazer "Peaceful Conclusion" by Asher Fulero