

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 8, 2020 • 21min
Consumer Reports More Indispensable than ever During COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Marta Tellado, President and CEO of Consumer Reports, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving.
In this interview, Marta Tellado, President and CEO of Consumer Reports, shares the following:
• CR Expert Advice on Grocery Shopping, Masks, In-Home Medicine and More
• Why Nonprofits Must Invest in IT Infrastructure
• The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Future Consumers

Apr 7, 2020 • 15min
Karl Hofmann, President and CEO of PSI (Population Services International), Talks About the Importance of Selfcare, Healthcare, and Coping During and After Coronavirus
The following is a conversation between Karl Hofmann, President and CEO of PSI (Population Services International), and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving.
In this interview, Karl Hofmann, President and CEO of PSI (Population Services International), shares the following:
• How self-care can reduce the burden on fragile healthcare systems
• The potential devastating impact that COVID-19 will have only the Global South
• The importance of leaders showing empathy, flexibility, and optimism during a crisis

Apr 7, 2020 • 13min
Sherrie Westin on How Sesame Workshop Helps Children, Families, and Caregivers Cope During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Sherrie Westin, President of Social Impact and Philanthropy for Sesame Workshop, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving.
In this interview, Sherrie Westin, President of Social Impact and Philanthropy for Sesame Workshop, shares the following:
• The free content Sesame Workshop has created for children and parents which can be found at the Caring for Each Other portal
• How Sesame Workshop has reimagined their global programs to deliver against mission
• The social readjustments that need to occur on the other side of this pandemic

Apr 6, 2020 • 22min
Carter Roberts of World Wildlife Fund Talks about the Pandemic's Impact and the Connection of Nature and Human Health
The following is a conversation between Carter Roberts, President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, and Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving.
In this interview, Carter Roberts, President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, shares the following:
• The connection between nature and human health and what we need to do to prevent future pandemics.
• How WWF is reimagining its work to continue to deliver against mission.
• The impact this pandemic will have on the World Wildlife Fund going forward.

Apr 3, 2020 • 23min
Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP Shares How Companies are Responding to COVID-19
The following is a conversation between Daryl Brewster, Chief Executive Officer of CECP, and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Daryl Brewster, CEO of CECP, shares the following:
• Companies will be known by how they respond to this pandemic.
• CEO needs to be the Chief Empathy Officer.
• CECP’s Four-part strategy to address the COVID-19 crisis

Apr 3, 2020 • 21min
Brad Smith, CEO of Candid, on Philanthropy’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a conversation between Brad Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Candid, and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Brad Smith, CEO of Candid, shares the following:
• What Foundation Giving in previous recessions may point to
• How Community Foundations are the frontlines in a crisis
• Thoughts on how this pandemic can change the way we think about work and institutions

Apr 2, 2020 • 16min
Jonathan Reckford of Habitat for Humanity International on the Growing Housing Crisis
The following is a conversation between Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity International and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, shares the following:
• The growing housing crisis
• The need to maintain capacity to respond at scale during recover phase
• The importance of core values guiding organization’s response in a crisis.

Apr 2, 2020 • 13min
Dr. Eduardo Sanchez of AHA Provides Practical Advice to Heart Patients
The following is a conversation between Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention at the American Heart Association, and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez shares the following:
• Advice to heart patients and those with hypertension.
• Need to control the controllables
• Haiku’s at the American Heart Association
Wash hands really well
To stop coronavirus
And live a long life
-Dr. Eduardo Sanchez

Apr 2, 2020 • 15min
Charles Best on how DonorsChoose Adapted to Serve Students Directly at Home
The following is a conversation between Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
In this interview, Charles Best shares the following:
• 97% of teachers concerned about their students learning during the pandemic.
• How DonorsChoose pivoted to send supplies and resources directly to students homes instead of the classroom.
• The staff emergency fund they’ve created.

Apr 1, 2020 • 20min
Tyler Norris, CEO of Well Being Trust discusses COVID-19 and Mental Health
The following is a conversation between Tyler Norris, CEO of Well Being Trust and Denver Frederick, the Host of the Business of Giving.
Significant mental health issues that are arising and will continue as a result of this pandemic.
COVID-19 as the great “unmasker.”
What employers can do for their employees during this time.


