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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Apr 28, 2020 • 32min
Why We Love Playgrounds..... and Why We Need to Stay Away From Them Now
The following is a conversation between James Siegal, Chief Executive Officer of KABOOM!, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, James Siegal, Chief Executive Officer of KABOOM!, shares the following:
• Nonprofit sector needs to influence infrastructure bill to include schools, playgrounds, etc.
• The importance of youth having a sense of purpose now
• Showing vulnerability as a leader during a crisis
Apr 28, 2020 • 28min
Sea Change Managing Partner on What Nonprofits Need to Do to Survive
he following is a conversation between John MacIntosh, Managing Director of Seachange Capital Partners and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Know whether your Nonprofit is a Hibernator, Responder or Hybrid
Why large nonprofits may be less financially resilient
When an organization should begin to think about a merger
Apr 27, 2020 • 19min
CEP President on Philanthropies Response to Covid-19 Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy, shares the following:
• Why foundations should give more now
• The rapid-response grantee feedback tool
• The challenge to nonprofit revenue models
Apr 27, 2020 • 21min
How The Door Pivoted When They Were Forced to Close Their Doors
The following is a conversation between Eric Weingartner, Chief Executive Officer of The Door, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Eric Weingartner, CEO of The Door, shares the following:
• The virtual enrollment process they started and that will continue after the pandemic
• The need for permanent investment in the organizational infrastructure of nonprofits
• How the relationship between government and social service organizations needs to change
Apr 25, 2020 • 20min
DRK Foundation CEO on How Organizations Can Rapidly Adapt in a Time of Crisis
The following is a conversation between Jim Bildner, Chief Executive Officer of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Jim Bildner, Chief Executive Officer of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, shares the following:
Pop-Ups are initiatives created rapidly to address an urgent problem.
Pop-Outs are repurposing available space for a new purpose.
Push-Throughs are actions taken to push through this crisis.
Apr 25, 2020 • 22min
Visa Foundation President on How the Nature of Purpose in Companies is Changing
The following is a conversation between Graham Macmillan, President of Visa Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Graham Macmillan, President of Visa Foundation, shares the following:
Visa Foundation commits $200 million to support small and micro businesses
Focus on women’s empowerment
The sea change this moment represents
Apr 23, 2020 • 16min
ALS Association CEO on Managing Through a Crisis
The following is a conversation between Calaneet Balas, President & CEO of The ALS Association and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Preventing competitive bidding on Noninvasive Ventilators
Reimagining their Service Delivery Model in a Crisis
Sticking With Decisions Timelines
Apr 22, 2020 • 17min
Charity Navigator’s CEO on Ways the Organization is Evolving During This Crisis
The following is a conversation between Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Charity Navigator’s new rating system that is going up in July
83% of organization surveyed are showing a negative financial impact from the Pandemic
The importance of being able to add value during a crisis
Apr 22, 2020 • 21min
Fast Forward Executive Director Says Tech Nonprofits Were Built for this Moment
The following is a conversation between Shannon Farley, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Fast Forward and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
How Tech Nonprofits are Structured
Service Demands for These Organizations surging during Pandemic
Tech Nonprofits Designed to Help Fill Gaps in Social Safety Net
Apr 21, 2020 • 27min
Big Brothers Big Sisters CEO on Mentoring the Youth and Digitizing your Organization
The following is a conversation between Pam Iorio, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Mentoring Youth Will be Essential in the Post-Pandemic World
Insights on How to Go About Making Your Organization Digital
A Mindset for Leaders in a Crisis
