Regine is one of only a handful of people nationwide who have managed a dedicated disaster portfolio for a foundation; including the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, she has worked with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, and Arabella Advisors.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What disaster philanthropy means and the intersectional nature of disasters
• How philanthropy can provide support for disaster-related challenges
• The role technology plays in identifying need and targeting response surrounding disasters

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Suzanne is also the Founder and Manager of Discerning SEWlutions, an organization that works with foundations, nonprofits, colleges, and universities to uncover, imagine, and plan for future possibilities. Previously, Suzanne also served as Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation, where she developed a portfolio of over $70 million in postsecondary investments. Additionally, she has held roles at the Lumina Foundation for Education and The Heinz Endowments and was a board member of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. She has received national recognition for her portfolio of work with organizations at the intersection of innovation, technology, and learning.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The concept of VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, and how it informs Suzanne’s role as a leader in higher education
• How nonprofits and funders can build transparent, effective relationships that lead to better results
• The value of funders working with grantees as partners and making space in portfolios for nonobvious partners

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As part of her work, she oversees Forbes’ annual list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women and the list of America’s Biggest Givers. Her coverage has ranged from a rare interview with Mark Zuckerberg last year on the eve of Meta’s 20th birthday to a recent story about how the next-gen think about their philanthropic endeavors.

An award-winning journalist, Kerry has been reporting for over two decades, making her privy to the companies, trends, and people changing the giving landscape. Her reporting has taken her to many corners of the globe – 17 countries on four continents, from the streets of Manila to palaces in Saudi Arabia to Chile’s Atacama Desert, giving her a unique vantage point.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The role of tax benefits in American philanthropy
• How Forbes defines a philanthropic contribution and scores philanthropists on their generosity
• Trends in next-gen, billionaire, and ultra-wealthy charitable giving

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Today, Deepa is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Building Movement Project, a national non-profit organization that catalyzes social change through research, relationships, and resources. Deepa is also a writer of three books including We Too Sing America and Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection.

Most recently, she is bringing her social change ecosystem map to young children and their caregivers in a new children’s book, ‘We are the Builders’, with learnings about social change.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The components of the social change ecosystem map – core sacred values, showing up in the ten roles of the ecosystem, and understanding connections between the roles
• The importance of funders being open to exploring new directions with their nonprofit partners and approaching funding through a multidimensional framework
• How funders and nonprofit partners can both be storytellers who talk about the work they’re doing

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By championing the formation of the first ‘Women and Girls of Color Design Council’ within a premium philanthropic and venture organization, she has envisioned a future in philanthropy and investment built around silo-busting investment strategies and fundamental trust in women and girls at the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity and economics. Ada is leading a growing community of funders committed to transforming capital and decision making.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why an investment in women and girls of color is an investment in everyone
• The value of funders respecting and trusting the expertise of community members to design solutions for their own lives
• How longer-term grants allow nonprofits to ensure continuity in their impact and build trust in philanthropy

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Judy has held senior executive leadership positions in the government, corporate, and philanthropic sectors. Most recently, Judy served for nine years as the President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic institutions in California with assets over $1 billion and an annual grantmaking budget of more than $65 million. Before Cal Wellness, she served as Senior Vice President for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and Vice President of global public affairs for Levi Strauss & Co. Her insights have been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. Judy is currently working on a book. “Ten Miles from the White House, a collection of personal essays focused on race, justice, and love.”

In this episode we discuss:

• Why anyone—no matter the background—can be a ‘philanthropist,’ and how Judy’s personal experience with philanthropic support drives her work today
• The importance of wielding influence and resources to ensure a positive impact
• How listening to and learning from communities to understand their needs allows donors to partner with these communities in a thoughtful way

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In this episode we discuss:

• The merits and misconceptions about impact investing
• Why aligning investments with your values does not mean sacrificing financial returns
• What the differences between traditional versus impact investments mean for foundations

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In this conversation, we discuss some of the key themes from UnCharitable, a provocative documentary about the non-profit sector. The film is an educational expose and a powerful call to action to rethink how we approach charitable work and funding.

The movie is directed by Stephen and shares the personal journey of Dan Pallotta and also features other notable figures in philanthropy, including Rudy, who’s organization serves as a platform for innovation in economic development and community building. His work centers around identifying investment opportunities in low-income communities for the private sector, specifically organizing efforts to revitalize neighborhoods.

In this episode we discuss:

• What inspired the making of UnCharitable
• The ways in which we reward charities for their goals and accomplishments
• How foundations can allocate their funds more effectively

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In this episode we discuss:

• The value of philanthropy in wealth management
• How the American College of Financial Services built philanthropy into their curriculum and why
• The evolution and importance of Advisors of Color

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In this episode we discuss:

• Why philanthropy is an important aspect of a financial plan
• The benefits of unifying charitable objectives in a more strategic way
• How financial advisors can introduce charitable giving to clients

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