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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Jul 31, 2020 • 24min
Activating Social Impact Leaders to Accelerate Equity
The following is a conversation between Monisha Kapila, Founder and CEO of ProInspire, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Monisha Kapila, Founder and CEO of ProInspire, shares the following:
• The 16 leadership practices for an inclusive environment
• Unique challenges leaders of color faces
• Beyond their statements, what boards need to do now
Jul 28, 2020 • 28min
Hispanics in Philanthropy Working on Multiple Fronts
The following is a conversation between Ana Marie Argilagos, President of Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Ana Marie Argilagos, President of Hispanics in Philanthropy, shares the following:
• Nature of Latinx philanthropy
• Only 1% of philanthropy directed to Hispanics
• How the PowerUp Fund is supporting small business through pandemic
Jul 22, 2020 • 31min
Is This the Moment for Pay For Success Projects?
The following is a conversation between Tracy Palandjian, Co-Founder and CEO of Social Finance, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Tracy Palandjian, Co-Founder and CEO of Social Finance, shares the following:
• Why it’s so hard to fund prevention
• What is the Career Impact Bond?
• Key leadership takeaways from this crisis
Jul 8, 2020 • 21min
NY Phil CEO on Leading an Arts Organization Through a Crisis
The following is a conversation between Deborah Borda, President and CEO of the New York Philharmonic, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Deborah Borda, President and CEO of the New York Philharmonic, shares the following:
• Tough decisions that the NY Philharmonic had had to make
• Keeping donors engaged
• The future of touring
Jul 8, 2020 • 28min
How Sirum is Trying to Solve America’s High Cost Drug Problem
Recycling Usable Medicine to Those Who Can’t Afford it
Up to 25% of People Fail to Refill Their Prescription Because of Cost
The Impact that is Possible with a Tech Nonprofit
Jul 3, 2020 • 30min
DataKind Founder on Their Evolution from Project Work to Impact Practices
The following is a conversation between Jake Porway, Founder and Executive Director of DataKind, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Jake Porway, Founder and Executive Director of DataKind, shares the following:
• The Role of Data Science during Covid-19
• Challenge of data digitization
• How data science is weaponized
• To get anti-racist algorithms, you need anti-racist systems and leadership
Jun 23, 2020 • 36min
Lead Authors Discuss Overcoming Racial Bias in Philanthropic Funding
The following is a conversation with Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, and Jeff Bradach, Managing Partner of The Bridgespan Group, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green, and Jeff Bradach, Managing Partner of The Bridgespan Group, shares the following:
• Barriers leaders of color encounter
• Funding difference of White and Black-led organizations
• Examples of philanthropists who have put racial equity at the center
Jun 19, 2020 • 21min
How GirlTrek Prepared to Meet this Moment
The following is a conversation between Morgan Dixon, Co-Founder and CEO of GirlTrek, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Morgan Dixon, Co-Founder and CEO of GirlTrek, shares the following:
• Phenomenal growth of GirlTrek
• Inspiration that Black women from history provide
• FundraIsing challenges for Women of Color
Jun 17, 2020 • 4min
“Take Five” with Jim Firman, President and CEO of National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Denver: We're going to play Take Five with Jim Firman, the President and CEO of NCOA. Are you ready to go, Jim?
Jim: I’m ready to go.
Jun 17, 2020 • 29min
Jim Firman, President and CEO of National Council on Aging (NCOA) Joins Denver Frederick
One of the most underreported stories is the aging of the population, not just here, but across the world. It is rarely discussed and is an issue that not only individuals are failing to prepare for, but so are their governments. An organization that has been focused on it in the US since 1950 is the National Council on Aging or NCOA, and it's a pleasure to have with us their President and CEO, Jim Firman.
