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 29, 2020 • 21min
CEO of Comic Relief US on Reimagining Red Nose Day
The following is a conversation between Alison Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Comic Relief US, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Alison Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Comic Relief US, shares the following:
• How COVID-19 is impacting the most vulnerable children
• The ways their partners have really stepped up
• Taking Red Nose Day online
Apr 29, 2020 • 20min
CEO of Global Citizen Year Offers Message to High School Seniors
The following is a conversation between Abby Falik, Founder & CEO of Global Citizen Year, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Many High School Seniors Opting for Alternatives Other Than College in 2020
Think of this as a Year On Purpose
Thoughts on How Organization Will Pivot from Global Fellow Program This Year
Apr 28, 2020 • 18min
Easterseals CEO on Leading a National Organization Through a Crisis
The following is a conversation between Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Technology has allowed them to carry on a significant part of the work
Inability to see clients in person has been a significant financial hit
TrainIng as a trial lawyer has served her well in leading through a crisis
Apr 28, 2020 • 19min
CEO of Episcopal Church Foundation on Remote Worship
The following is a conversation between Donald Romanik, President and CEO of Episcopal Church Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Online Worship is More that Replicating Your Normal Service Online
Many larger congregations struggling more than smaller, spread out Dioceses
How to Optimize this Apparent Spiritual Awakening
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
