Untapped Philanthropy

Guest: Sam CaplanIt’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic led to an outpouring of funder support. Many major funders worldwide loosened restrictions and leveraged new technology tools and platforms to give more freely in the hopes of sparing their grantees from impending financial catastrophe.This week Fluxx co-founder Kerrin Mitchell sits down with funder technologist and futurist, Sam Caplan, to explore the accelerated change of funders and technology that’s been witnessed over the past year. Together they examine the role technology must play in building more equitable giving communities and discuss the role technologists play in driving change.Learn about Fluxx at https://fluxx.io.Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Guest: Kris Putnam-WalkerlyKris Putnam-Walkerly, author of the newly released book, Delusional Altruism, and philanthropic advisor, consultant, and coach, sits down with Kerrin Mitchell to explore the future of philanthropy, and what funders must do now to increase their impact. Together Kerrin and Kris explore why the scarcity mindset is particularly damaging for funders, the common entrenched delusions experienced in the philanthropic space, and how an abundance mindset could change the way we give, collaborate, and work within vulnerable communities.To learn more about Fluxx, visit https://fluxx.io.To learn more about Putnam Consulting, visit https://putnam-consulting.com/.Buy Delusional Altruism at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Books a Million. Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Guest: Tim SarrantonioThere’s a battle waging in the Tech for Good space to make data more accessible for philanthropy. And there’s a debate amongst technologists about how technology can best serve the social sector and help philanthropists build a more connected community for givers and doers. Tune into this week’s episode of Untapped Philanthropy, featuring Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Neon One, for a deep dive into the oftentimes complicated topic of technology, data, and relationships. Listen as Tim and podcast host and Fluxx co-founder Kerrin Mitchell work to answer the question: how can technology facilitate a thriving social ecosystem?To learn more about Fluxx, visit https://fluxx.io.To learn more about Neon One, visit https://neonone.com/.Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

Guest: Dan Lammot, CEO and Founder of threshold.worldFluxx co-founder, Kerrin Mitchell, kicks off the Untapped Philanthropy podcast series with veteran philanthropy technologist and CEO and Founder of threshold.world, Dan Lammot. Together they unpack the “Tech for Good” industry exploring how technology and data can support crucial philanthropic industry initiatives and trends. Most importantly, they sit down to answer the philosophical question: Who determines technology innovations for philanthropy? Philanthropists or technologists?Visit Fluxx at fluxx.ioVisit threshold.world at https://www.threshold.world/Episodes of Untapped Philanthropy are edited, mixed, and mastered by Rocket Skates Recording.

In this engaging discussion, Nick Tedesco, President and CEO of the National Center for Family Philanthropy, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of family giving. He highlights lessons learned from major philanthropy and the importance of breaking down gaps between donor intent and practical support. Tedesco emphasizes the role of technology in fostering connections among funders and advocates for participatory grantmaking to include community voices. He discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped philanthropic practices toward greater collaboration and equity.