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Kresge at 100: CEO Rip Rapson on a Century of Impact & What’s Next
The Kresge Foundation is a private national foundation that seeks to expand opportunities in American cities through grant making and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development. Based in metropolitan Detroit, the foundation is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. And here to discuss that and more with us is Rip Rapson, the president and CEO of the Kresge Foundation.
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Empowering Learning Through AI: The Impact of Khan Academy’s Khanmigo
Sal Khan has been transforming education through Khan Academy, an online platform that brings top-tier instruction to students everywhere. Starting in 2008 as a way to tutor his cousin, it has evolved into a key educational resource covering subjects from math to humanities. It is dedicated to making personalized, mastery-based learning accessible to all by integrating technology into education. Its most recent evolution is Khanmigo, which aims to offer every student a personal AI tutor. And he is with us now. Welcome back to the Business of Giving, Sal.
Disrupting Classical Music: The Bold Moves That Tripled Donors & Filled Seats
Aubrey Bergauer is a trailblazer in the classical music world, known for her innovative approaches to arts administration. As a former Executive Director of the California Symphony, Aubrey achieved remarkable success in growing audiences and fundraising.
Shop, Give, and Transform Lives: The Game-Changing Tool from TripAdvisor’s former CEO
The following is a conversation between Steve Kaufer, the former CEO of Trip Advisor and founder...
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The Educational Revolution: Sal Khan’s Vision for Personalized Learning with AI
Few figures have reshaped education as profoundly as Sal Khan. Khan Academy began as a humble project – online tutorials for a cousin – but its potential quickly became undeniable. Today, Khan Academy is a global force, with its latest AI-powered innovation, Khanmigo, leading the charge toward truly personalized learning.
Smashing the Generational Divide: The Eisner Foundation’s Vision for Intergenerational Connection
Trent Stamp, the CEO of The Eisner Foundation, is determined to transform the way we think about aging. Rejecting segregated communities and nursing homes, he advocates for a future where generations interact, learn from each other, and build stronger communities together. The Eisner Foundation’s work funds programs that bring young and old together, fostering connection and purpose. Stamp’s mission is backed by research showing that intergenerational projects benefit both elders and youth. He believes this approach can combat ageism and lead to a healthier, more vibrant society where everyone has a valued role, regardless of age.
Revolutionizing Perspectives: The Strategic Power of Pricing
Jean-Manuel Izaret of the Boston Consulting Group champions pricing as a key strategic tool that can reshape industries and advance social good. He argues that innovative pricing, exemplified by Uber and Airbnb, can disrupt markets and align with nonprofit missions through models like tiered donations. Citing Apple and proposing a ‘Netflix model’ for healthcare, Izaret suggests pricing can democratize services and catalyze change, urging its integration into core strategic planning to maximize societal and business impact.
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Nurturing Excellence and Equity: Insights from the Vera Institute of Justice
For this edition we are going to visit team members at the Vera Institute of Justice. Their mission is to end the overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants, and people experiencing poverty.
Cultivating Wellbeing: The VillageReach Story of Transforming Healthcare and Workplace Culture
Today we’ll be visiting team members of VillageReach. VillageReach works with the government to solve healthcare delivery challenges in low-resource communities. It is a global organization with offices in Seattle, Washington, Nairobi, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and DRC.
Noora Health’s Unique Approach: How ‘Doing the Needful’ Transforms Nonprofit Success
Noora Health seeks to improve outcomes and strengthen health systems by equipping family members with the skills they need to care for their loved ones. They envision a world where patients and their caregivers are a core component of healthcare delivery, and family member training is a standard of care.
SPEAKING, MODERATING & COACHING
A key differentiator of the highest performing nonprofits is their belief in Executive Coaching…and not just for the senior staff but for people throughout the organization. Not only is it transformative for the individual but for the whole organization. A “coaching culture” is becoming synonymous with places people thrive and want to stay.
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Latest “Take 5” Lightning Rounds
“Take Five” with Jim Firman, President and CEO of National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Denver: We're going to play Take Five with Jim Firman, the President and CEO of NCOA. Are you ready to go, Jim? Jim: I’m ready to go. Denver: What is one of your favorite documentaries or movies? Jim: King of Hearts. Denver: What should we as a society be...
“Take Five” with Dr. Neal Barnard, Author of Your Body in Health and Founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
So we’re going to play Take Five with Dr. Neal Barnard, author of Your Body In Balance. Are you ready, Neal?
“Take Five” with Lindsay Firestone Gruber, President and CEO of Taproot Foundation
Denver: We're going to play Take Five with Lindsay Firestone Gruber, the CEO of the Taproot Foundation. Are you ready, Lindsay? Lindsay: I am ready! Denver: What should we as a society be worried about? Lindsay: We should be worried about the fact that we are...
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Radio Show Host, Speaker, Moderator & Executive Coach
Denver Frederick is the Host of The Business of Giving.
Each week he interviews nonprofit CEOs, corporate leaders, philanthropists and social entrepreneurs on the solutions that they are working on and investing in to make this a better world.
Denver is a Certified Professional Coach for leaders in the social sector. He is also a sought-after speaker on how to create healthy and robust corporate cultures in nonprofit organizations.