GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 4

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy is joined by scholar Les Lenkowsky to discuss the Jewish philanthropic tradition in America, with a focus on the schools of Julius Rosenwald.

An American Pope

How America was built by Catholics and the Catholic Church by Americans.

Homecoming 250

The Navy and Marine Corps celebrate the services that have secured 250 years of independence.

Bill Gates’ Good Example

By choosing to “sunset” his foundation, Gates sets an example of how to ensure the legitimacy of philanthropic institutions.

Spotlight

The Frustration with Innovation

Bright Shiny Object Syndrome and its effect on the nonprofit sector.

Philanthropy is power—for better and for worse

Considering the principle of “subsidiarity” as a way to untangle the complex relationship between philanthropy, power, and justice.

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Fundraising’s Coming Up Grizzly

The choppy economy is causing some fundraising nausea. We’ve got the Dramamine.

GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 3

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, John Pinheiro shares how philanthropy has played a crucial role in American history, but not always a positive one.

The Power of Threes

Your nonprofit’s strategic plan won’t execute itself. AmPhil’s 3×3 review process will help you put it in action.

The Road Less Traveled By

In his 2022 book, John Lepp details the “creative deviations” that make for truly compelling direct mail.

When Foundations Get Chilly

Some practical advice for ice-cold foundation fundraising.

GDT Podcast / Season 7 / Episode 2

This week on the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers Podcast, Wilfred McClay emphasizes the importance of adopting a more balanced view of American history rather than the hypercritical perspective popular today.