Giving With Impact
Generosity and innovation are fueling exponential progress in addressing the most complex and intractable problems we face today. Growing at a commensurate pace is the drive to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of donors, the advisors who support them and nonprofits in creating the impact they envision. Giving with Impact is a podcast created by DAFgiving360 and Stanford Social Innovation Review to engage the philanthropic sector in an ongoing discussion around maximizing charitable impact. The series creates a collaborative space for leading voices from across the philanthropic ecosystem to engage in both aspirational and practical conversations around relevant topics at the heart of achieving more effective philanthropy.
Latest episodes
May 20, 2025 • 29min
Addressing Hunger in America: ‘There’s very little resiliency left in the system.’
In this engaging discussion, Kyle Endres, the Executive Director of We Don’t Waste, shares insights on innovative food recovery methods while highlighting the critical role of food pantries in addressing hunger. Vince Hall, Chief Government Relations Officer at Feeding America, stresses the urgency of advocacy, particularly regarding the Farm Bill. They delve into the impact of funding uncertainties on food assistance and emphasize the importance of community partnerships and creative distribution strategies to enhance food security across America.
Apr 14, 2025 • 21min
Childhood Cancer: Treating Children Around the Globe
In today’s episode, we’ll discuss St. Jude Global, an innovative endeavor at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to take lifesaving cancer treatments to children around the world. With the launch of St. Jude Global, the research hospital has set an ambitious goal to cure at least 60% of children with the most common cancers worldwide by 2030. By sharing research and knowledge globally, St. Jude and its network of researchers and institutions seek to amplify their nonprofit social impact on a global scale. Their global approach is focused on capacity building and partnership, two ideas that have increasingly been part of conversations about effective philanthropy.
Apr 1, 2025 • 16min
Charitable Giving, Advocacy, and Public Policy
In this episode, we’re going to share a conversation about the impact of elections on charitable giving, and how non-profits can engage in advocacy for policies that are crucial to the communities they serve.
Mar 11, 2025 • 19min
The Challenges Facing Humanitarian Aid Groups Right Now
Today, we’re going to talk about the impact of recent cuts to foreign aid, and how donors can step in to fill the funding gap. Humanitarian aid plays a critical role in saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world. What do these cuts mean to the people in communities facing ongoing crises, such as war and climate disaster? How do non-profits and NGOs pick up the pieces and continue to provide things, like lifesaving medical treatments, preventative measures to protect against disease outbreaks or programs for things like education, maternal and child health, and nutrition?
Feb 24, 2025 • 23min
The Power of Arts Education to Build Community
Feb 12, 2025 • 27min
The Complexity of Charitable Impact
Today, we are discussing social impact, from defining what impact means to the how and why behind it. Our guests will share how they think about impact in the work that they do, and the processes they use to measure impact and how those approaches have changed over time.
Jul 20, 2022 • 32min
Investing with Impact: Doing Well by Doing Good
Juliette Menga, an investment director at AETOS and chair of its ESG committee, and Nitin Barve, managing director at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, delve into the evolution of impact investing. They discuss the distinction between ESG, SRI, and impact approaches, while emphasizing the importance of integrating ESG criteria into investment strategies. The duo addresses common misconceptions about the financial performance of ESG investments and highlights the role of consumer awareness and regulatory scrutiny in shaping a more sustainable investment landscape.
Jun 13, 2022 • 27min
Participatory Grantmaking: A Shared Approach to Effective Change
Moderator: Michael Gordon Voss, publisher of Stanford Social Innovation ReviewGuests:Maria De La Cruz, Headwaters Foundation for JusticeIrene Wong, Director, The David & Lucile Packard FoundationMary Jovanovich, Senior Manager for Relationship Management, DAFgiving360 After you listenDownload the DAFgiving360 Giving Guide to discover information, resources, and activities to help you maximize your philanthropy.Learn more about Headwaters Foundation for Justice and The David & Lucile Packard Foundation.
May 3, 2022 • 22min
Empowering Community: A Closer Look at Place-Based Giving
Moderator: Michael Gordon Voss, publisher of Stanford Social Innovation ReviewGuests:Gina D. Dalma, Executive Vice President, Community Action, Policy, and Strategy, Silicon Valley Community FoundationPeggy Davis, Vice President of Community Impact, The Chicago Community TrustAfter you listenDownload the DAFgiving360 Giving Guide to discover information, resources, and activities to help you maximize your philanthropy.Learn more about Silicon Valley Community Foundation and The Chicago Community Trust.
Mar 16, 2022 • 24min
Sometimes Cash Isn’t King: Contributing Non-Cash Assets
Moderator: Michael Gordon Voss, publisher of Stanford Social Innovation ReviewGuests:Ryan Raffin, Partner, Non-Cash Assets & Compliance, Charitable SolutionsEric Joranson, Senior Manager, Tax, Trust & Estate, DAFgiving360 After you listenLearn more about how donating appreciated non-cash assets can help maximize your charitable impact.Read about the benefits of donating cryptocurrency.Visit Charitable Solutions to learn how they support donors and nonprofits.
