

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 16, 2020 • 17min
Carly Fiorina on Leadership in a Crisis
The following is a conversation between Carly Fiorina, Founder of the Unlocking Potential Foundation and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Why Leaders Need to Confront Their Fear in a Crisis
Critical to Remember Your Mission and Purpose. Re-examine Your Plans But Don’t Discard Them
The Importance of Not Only What You Do But How You Do It

Apr 16, 2020 • 17min
Open Road Alliance CEO on Impact Investing and Risk Management
The following is a conversation between Maya Winkelstein, Chief Executive Officer of Open Road Alliance and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Open Road is an emergency room for nonprofits....and it is full
This is a Critical Moment for Impact Investing
Risk Management Needs to be on the Agenda of Nonprofit organizations

Apr 16, 2020 • 26min
The Founder of Living Goods Says the Time for a Digital First Healthcare System has Arrived
The following is a conversation between Chuck Slaughter, Founder of Living Goods and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
Need to focus on the spread of other diseases and not just coronavirus
Living Goods “No Contact Care” service model
Benefits of people self reporting through COVID Near You

Apr 15, 2020 • 18min
TechnoServe Develops Plans to Serve Farmers and Small Business Owners Post Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Will Warshauer, President and CEO, of TechnoServe and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
• Changing Focus of Small Business Clients from Growth to Survival
• The importance that Philanthropists Look Beyond Just the Need in Their Own Country and to the Developing World too
• Free White Papers at TechnoServe.org

Apr 15, 2020 • 22min
Oxfam America on How They’re Working for the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Abby Maxman, President and CEO, of Oxfam America and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
• Advocacy Efforts for Low-Wage Workers in the U.S.
• How Flexible Funding Can Unleash Creativity and Innovation of NGOs
• We are All Humanitarians at this Moment

Apr 14, 2020 • 18min
First Book Launches Massive Effort to Get Books to Children in Need During Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO, of First Book and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
• The Terrible Impact of No Learning For Such a Long Period
• First Book Now has Over 8 Million Books
• What Donors Can Do to Help Get Them in the Hands of Children

Apr 13, 2020 • 14min
Debbie Bial Shares How They’re Keeping the Posse Together Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Deborah Bial, President and Founder of the Posse Foundation and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
• The Pivot the Posse Foundation Made to Serve Their Scholars and Alumni
• Impact Pandemic Will Have on Nonprofit Workplace
• The Contrast Between Frontline Health Workers and Decision Makers Underscores Need for Diverse Leadership

Apr 13, 2020 • 16min
Council of Foundations CEO Helps Direct Foundation Response
The following is a conversation between Kathleen Enright, President and CEO of the Council on Foundations and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving.
• “The Pledge” that hundreds of Foundations have signed onto
• Bright spots in Capacity Building
• The Importance of Infrastructure Organizations to the Sector

Apr 10, 2020 • 29min
Hewlett Foundation CEO on Balancing Short and Long Term Needs of Grantees
The following is a conversation between Larry Kramer, President of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
• The strategy they adopted that allows them to address this
• The changes in philanthropic practice this pandemic can help bring about
• The role philanthropy can play in reimagining capitalism

Apr 10, 2020 • 23min
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics AIDS Foundation CEO on Leading through a Crisis
The following is a conversation between Chip Lyons, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving.
In this interview, Chip Lyons, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, shares the following:
• Balance between protecting frontline staff and delivering against mission
• The need for philanthropic finding to prepare nonprofits for disruptions and crises
• The emergence of future leaders during this pandemic


