

Untapped Philanthropy
Fluxx
Untapped Philanthropy profiles leaders, public figures, philanthropists and industry experts to explore the fascinating intersection of funding, technology and policy. We're here to analyze the most formative topics and trends that shape the present and future of philanthropy. Each episode features conversations with philanthropic visionaries who work to unpack an industry that is increasingly put under pressure to do more – faster. Expect conversations centered around how philanthropy can unleash the power of the collective in order to drive action and innovation, deepen support, and strengthen relationships with communities, nonprofits, and public institutions. Untapped Philanthropy is produced by Fluxx – the cloud platform that powers giving and impact in philanthropy. Learn more at fluxx.io
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Feb 23, 2023 • 51min
What are the Six Philanthropy Tech Trends to Watch in 2023?
Guest: Chantal Forster, Executive Director, TAG. Ahead of the upcoming Philanthropy Tech Trends report by TAG, the Executive Director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG), Chantal Forster, breaks down the six trends with our hosts.Tune in to learn as Chantal, Tim, and Kerrin delve into 2023 Philanthropy Tech Guide, To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Neon One, visit neonone.comTo learn more about the Technologhy Association of Grantmakers, visit tagtech.orgEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Feb 2, 2023 • 29min
How can nonprofits use data to increase trust?
Guest: Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.Season three of Untapped Philanthropy kicks off with new co-host, Tim Sarrantonio, and an amazing guest: President and CEO of Charity Navigator, Michael Thatcher. Tune in to learn as Michael, Tim, and Kerrin delve into The Common Data Model, how nonprofits can leverage their Charity Navigator rating to be more discoverable for donors, and more. To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Neon One, visit neonone.comTo learn more about Charity Navigator, visit charitynavigator.org Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Dec 22, 2022 • 53min
A new host + fresh topics: what's next for season 3 of Untapped Philanthropy
Guest: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand for Neon One. Tim joins us for a very special season finale of Untapped Philanthropy, where we announce him as next year's co-host! Tim and Kerrin also dive into the biggest tech and philanthropy trends for 2023, examine philanthropy's perceptions and cultural zeitgeist, and make in-depth predictions about our industry's future. To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Neon One, visit neonone.comEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Nov 17, 2022 • 30min
How are intermediaries shaping India’s giving landscape?
Guest: Deval Sanghavi, Partner and Co-Founder of Darsa.Dasra is a strategic philanthropy organization in India's multi-stakeholder development ecosystem, helping funders to give more strategically to vulnerable communities. When COVID struck India, the team led by this week’s podcast guest, Deval Sanghavi, sprang into action and employed swift and effective trust-based philanthropy practices to support communities throughout India. To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Dasra, visit dasra.orgCheck out Deval’s podcast, No-Cost Extension, to learn more about India’s giving landscape.Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Oct 20, 2022 • 41min
Does the fear of failure keep us from learning?
Guest: Ewan Kirk, Founder and Director of Turner Kirk Trust. Many folks working in tech are familiar with the term ‘fail fast.’ The core belief is that if you’re willing to fail, you are willing to learn — quickly! Startups have committed to this philosophy fully, but can the same concept apply to philanthropy?This week’s Untapped Philanthropy episode features Founder and Director of the Turner Kirk Trust, Ewan Kirk, who hopes to champion failure and progress within philanthropy. To learn more about Fluxx visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about the Turner Kirk Trust visit turner-kirk.orgEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Sep 22, 2022 • 35min
How can we implement trust-based philanthropy?
Guest: Geneva Pritchard, Executive Director of Move 92.Step 1: Learn about trust-based philanthropy. Step 2: Take a deep breath, trust, and IMPLEMENT these practices. Move 92 Executive Director, Geneva Pritchard, sits down with Untapped Philanthropy host, Kerrin Mitchell, to teach us all about how to implement trust-based philanthropy practices and processes worldwide. To learn more about Fluxx, visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about Move 92, visit move92.org Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Aug 25, 2022 • 30min
Feminist movements are under attack. How can we help?
Guest: Debby Bielak, Bridgespan Group partner and social activist.Feminist movements are under immense pressure. With Roe v Wade overturned in the U.S., many advocates believe that we are at a tipping point for feminist movements. Funds are needed — fast. Enter the Bridgespan Group's newest report, which advocates that we give $6 billion to feminist movements by 2026. Bridgespan Group Partner and social activist, Debby Bielak, joins the podcast to outline her latest report and share why $6 billion should be considered "the floor" of this giving. To learn more about Fluxx visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about the Bridgespan Group visit bridgespan.orgEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Jul 29, 2022 • 26min
What can we do to Fix the Form?
Guest: Kari Aanestad, Co-Director of Grantadvisor.org.#FixTheForm is an international campaign aiming to save nonprofits millions of hours of tedious work through grant application process improvements. The campaign has been championed by this week’s Untapped Philanthropy guest and co-Director of GrantAdvisor.org Kari Aanestad. To learn more about Fluxx visit fluxx.io.To learn more about Fix the Form, visit grantadvisor.org, #fixtheform. Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

May 26, 2022 • 32min
What’s next for the Impact Genome Project?
Guest: Jason Saul, Executive Director of the Center of Impact Sciences at the University of Chicago and the co-founder of the Impact Genome Project.The Human Genome Project was an international scientific research project with the goal of determining the base pairs that make up human DNA. This week’s Untapped philanthropy guest has taken a similarly scientific approach to philanthropy by analyzing the DNA of impact programs to determine what is and isn't working. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from the Executive Director of the Center of Impact Sciences at the University of Chicago and the co-founder of the Impact Genome Project, Jason Saul, and learn about the new integration his team is deploying with Fluxx! To learn about Fluxx visit fluxx.ioTo learn about the Impact Genome Project visit impactgenome.orgEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

May 5, 2022 • 38min
Will trust-based philanthropy solve the funder to nonprofit power imbalance?
Guest: Shaady Salehi, Executive Director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project.The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is a five-year peer-to-peer funder initiative designed to address the inherent power imbalances between foundations and nonprofits. The work of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is deeply aligned with our work and mission here at Fluxx. We believe that it’s not only possible — but also essential — for technologists to partner with philanthropists in order to build pathways to deeper and more trusting partnerships between funders and grantees. That’s why we are especially thrilled to welcome Executive Director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Shaady Salehi to this week’s Untapped Philanthropy podcast!To learn more about Fluxx visit fluxx.ioTo learn more about the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project visit trustbasedphilanthropy.orgEpisodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.


