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 Uninhibited, a nonprofit organization that build safe spaces, to break the silence around menstrual health in marginalized communities, so women and girls can stay in school, workforce, and participate equitably in society. We’ll start with their CEO, Dilip Pattubala, who talks about aligning their culture with their mission.

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 Simprints. The company builds biometric fingerprint technology for use by governments, NGOs, and nonprofits for people in the developing world who lack proof of legal identity. We’ll start with their CEO, Toby Norman, and the importance he places on bringing great talent on board.

The following is a conversation between Joe Wolf, co-founder & CEO of Imagine Worldwide, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Hundreds of millions of children and youth do not have access to school, and hundreds of millions more go to school but never learned to read or write due to overcrowded schools, teacher shortages, absenteeism… among other things. Imagine Worldwide is a nonprofit organization that is laser-focused on assuring that the most marginalized children can develop critical foundational literacy and numeracy skills. But how do they do it? Well, here to tell us how is Joe Wolf, the co-founder and CEO of Imagine Worldwide. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Joe.

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 RED an organization that PARTNERS WITH THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC BRANDS TO BUILD STRONGER HEALTH SYSTEMS THAT FIGHT PANDEMICS. We’ll start with Jennifer Lotito, their President who will tell us about how the Organization came to be.

The following is a conversation between Emily Bancroft, President of VillageReach, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. VillageReach works to solve healthcare delivery challenges and low resource communities in Africa. Their approach includes developing, testing, implementing, and scaling new systems, technologies, and programs that improve health outcomes by extending the reach and enhancing the quality of healthcare. And here to tell us more about this work is Emily Bancroft, the president of VillageReach. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Emily.

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 Eye to Eye, Their mission is to improve the educational experience and outcomes of every student who learns differently, including those with specific learning disabilities, (ADHD), or other similar challenges related to learning. We’ll start with David Flink, Chief Empowerment Officer and Marcus Soutra, President, who’ll share their perspectives about their work and organization.

The following is a conversation between Dena Trujillo, President & CEO of Crisis Text Line, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality, text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. And here to tell us more about this work and the impact  the past two years have had on young people's mental health is Dena Trujillo, the president and CEO of Crisis Text Line.

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 Braven, an organization dedicated to closing the education-to- employment gap faced by some of our most promising young leaders. We’ll start with Aimée Eubanks Davis, their Founder and CEO, who will tell us how the organization got its start.

The following is a conversation between Jake Smith, Executive Director, and Nadia Kist, Director of Africa Partnerships at Blood:Water, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Blood:Water partners with African community-driven organizations to end water and HIV/AIDS health disparities through organizational strengthening and financial support. And here to tell us more about their mission and the work they're doing are Jake Smith, executive director, and Nadia Kist, director of Africa partnerships for Blood:Water.

The following is a conversation between Andrew Muir, President & CEO of Wilderness Foundation Africa, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Wilderness Foundation Africa, or WFA, works to protect and sustain wildlife and wilderness through integrated conservation and education programs. Whether it's direct action anti-poaching in the field, large landscape wilderness management, or developing rising young leaders from disadvantaged communities for a career in conservation, Wilderness Foundation Africa has been getting results for 50 years. And here to tell us more about their work and the difference that it's making is Andrew Muir, the President and CEO of Wilderness Foundation Africa.