The Business of Giving

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. In this edition of The Paths Forward we’ll speak with team members at Glasswing International. Their mission is to address the root causes and consequences of violence and poverty in Latin America through programs that empower youth, mobilize communities, and strengthen public systems We’ll start with their CEO, Ken Baker, who will explain the significance of the organization’s name.

The following is a conversation between Angela Williams, CEO of  United Way Worldwide and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving. A case could be made that the most important and most influential nonprofit organization in the world today is United Way Worldwide. And although it's a global organization, its power and its impact come from understanding and serving local communities. And here to tell us what's been happening at the United Way, as well as where it's headed, is Angela Williams, the president and CEO of United Way Worldwide.

The following is a conversation between Srik Gopal of Humanity United, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Humanity United is dedicated to cultivating the conditions for enduring peace and freedom. They support and work alongside partners who are working to advance human dignity and change the systems that enable violent conflict and human exploitation to occur around the world. And here to tell us more about this vital work is Srik Gopal, the managing partner of Humanity United. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Srik?

The following is a conversation with Pamela Shifman of Shake the Table and Nidhi Sahni of Bridgespan, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Many feminist movements have achieved their successes with only minimal philanthropic support. In fact, as of 2018, only about 1% of gender-focused international aid was directed to women's rights organizations. Lighting the way is a report for philanthropy on the power and promise of feminist movements. And here to discuss its findings are its two lead authors, Pamela Shifman of Shake the Table and Nidhi Sahni of Bridgespan.

The following is a conversation between Lynn Margherio, the Founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. More than 20 million children in the United States do not have the clothing and basic essentials they need for healthy childhood development. Families are struggling more than ever to pay for rent and groceries and often can't afford the basic items for their children– properly-fitting outfits for school, diapers, a backpack, shoes, pajamas, a coat for the cold weather. Cradles to Crayons helps to fulfill these critical but overlooked needs. And here to discuss how they do it is Lynn Margherio, the Founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Lynn.

The following is a conversation between Joan Steinberg, the President of the Morgan Stanley Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. For over six decades, the Morgan Stanley Foundation has committed to serving those in need, with a focus on children's health. They give back to the communities where their people live and work through long-lasting partnerships, community-based delivery, and engaging their best asset, Morgan Stanley employees. And here to update us on a number of their current initiatives is Joan Steinberg, the President of the Morgan Stanley Foundation and their Global Head of Philanthropy.

The following is a conversation between Katherine Milligan, Director of Collective Change Lab, Inc., and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Katherine Milligan is a teacher, writer, speaker and mentor in the field of social entrepreneurship. She's led the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and launched the first-ever Harvard executive education module on systems change. Among a number of other roles she currently holds, she is Director of Collective Change Lab, and she's with us now. Welcome to the Business of Giving, Katherine.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Urvashi Sahni, CEO of Study Hall Educational Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Dr. Urvashi Sahni is the founding president and chief executive officer of Study Hall Educational Foundation. She's a leading expert in school governance, curriculum reform, and teacher training with a special focus on girls' education and the use of technology in education. Her work on feminist pedagogy has been recognized around the world, and she's with us now.

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. In this edition of The Paths Forward we’ll speak with team members at Comic Relief USA, a nonprofit organization that uses the power of entertainment to drive positive change towards their vision of a just world, free from poverty. We’ll start with their CEO, Allison Moore, who will explain how Comic Relief USA goes about its work.

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. In this edition of The Paths Forward we’ll speak with team members at Food Forward.. an organization that has distributed 250 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables recovered across Los Angeles, 11 more California counties, and six adjacent states and tribal lands. We’ll start with their Founder & CEO, Rick Nahmias, on why they decided to be a nonprofit organization.