

The Business of Giving
The Business of Giving
Denver Frederick is the Host of The Business of Giving. The program is the only show of its kind that focuses on solutions to today's complex social problems. What's working? Who are the changemakers? How is it all being financed? The program addresses issues such as global poverty, affordable housing, clean drinking water, medical breakthroughs, and matters related to education.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 29min
Harnessing Human Capacity: The Key to Building Successful Teams
The following is a conversation between Robert Glazer, the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners and author of Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
In a world where organizations grapple with a myriad of challenges ranging from talent retention to fostering innovation, the quest for high-performance teams is more important than ever. The answer to these dilemmas may lie in understanding the interplay between culture, purpose, and individual empowerment.
Elevate Your Team could be the beacon organizations have been searching for. It demonstrates how investing in people and aligning them with the purpose can catalyze unprecedented levels of performance.
And here to discuss it with us is Robert Glazer, the Founder and Chairman of Acceleration Partners and author of Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders.

Aug 6, 2023 • 21min
Securing the Stewardship of Nature: A Conversation with Nonette Royo of The Tenure Facility
The following is a conversation between Nonette Royo, Executive Director of The Tenure Facility, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
The Tenure Facility is an NGO based in Stockholm that works in partnership with indigenous peoples and local communities to strengthen their tenure and ability to preserve, protect, and enjoy the benefits of their traditional lands, territories, and resources. These rich biodiverse areas are vital to the people who steward them and the planet we all share.
And here to tell us more about their vital work is Nonette Royo, the executive director of the Tenure Facility.

Aug 5, 2023 • 29min
Designing the Future: A Conversation with Futurist Nikolas Badminton
The following is a conversation between Nikolas Badminton, chief futurist at futures.com and author of Facing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Creates Prosperity and Growth, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, the ability to examine and prepare for the future is paramount for any organization. By understanding potential challenges and opportunities, nonprofit organizations can make more informed decisions and thrive in the face of adversity. One resource that equips leaders to do just that is Facing Our Futures. It guides readers in developing the necessary foresight and strategy to navigate the unpredictable.
And it's a pleasure to have with us the mind behind this invaluable guide. He is Nikolas Badminton, the chief futurist at futurist.com, and author of Facing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Creates Prosperity and Growth.

Aug 4, 2023 • 31min
Redefining Mental Health: Lessons from a Community-based Model
The following is a conversation between Daisy Rosales, Executive Director of Brio, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
Brio advances global mental health and wellbeing through design and collaboration with local leaders and organizations. Since 2018, Brio has worked with impact organizations in Latin America, Asia, and the United States creating innovative programs in marginalized communities. And here to tell us more about their work is Daisy Rosales, the executive director of Brio. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Daisy.

Aug 2, 2023 • 11min
Cultivating a Mission-Driven Culture: A Case Study of The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

Aug 1, 2023 • 34min
Temperature Check: Tasso Azevedo Discusses MapBiomas and Brazil's Climate Challenge
The following is a conversation between Tasso Azevedo, founder and General Coordinator of MapBiomas, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Jul 28, 2023 • 27min
Innovating Safety: How Callisto Battles Campus Sexual Assault
The following is a conversation between Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Jul 17, 2023 • 26min
How Incentives Shape Behavior: Lessons from Uri Gneezy
The following is a conversation between Uri Gneezy, Professor of Economics and Strategy & Chair in Behavioral Economics at UC, San Diego Rady School of Management, and author of Mixed Signals: How Incentives Really Work, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Jul 12, 2023 • 26min
Restoring Dignity and Hope: The Impact of Clean Slate Initiative
The following is a conversation between Sheena Meade, Chief Executive Officer of Clean Slate Initiative, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Jul 12, 2023 • 45min
Beyond the Newsroom: Alberto Ibargüen’s Lasting Legacy at the Knight Foundation
The following is a conversation between Alberto Ibarguen, President & CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.


