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The Business of Giving is every nonprofit leader’s master class for successfully navigating turbulent social and economic times. In addition to providing fresh, actionable ideas, it will validate much of what you and your team are already doing. Read it now to make quick, sound decisions about your increasingly complex management challenges.

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“So much important guidance in one place. Denver is in a powerful position, through years of his own experience, and extensive access to industry leaders. What a great resource he has created for us!”

– Ken Baker, CEO Glasswing International

Denver Frederick has developed deep and important insights about a topic that few have studied well. Denver has made a significant contribution to the field, and nonprofit leaders who want to build strong organizations need to read it.

– Louise Dube, Executive Director, iCivics

A straightforward guide to help any leader make the largest possible difference in their organization and the lives of those they serve.

– Clementine Jacoby, Executive Director, Recidiviz

Denver Frederick is a rare individual who led some spectacular successes in making real the renovation of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and many others. He also devoted much of his career to talking to nonprofit leaders…

Carter Roberts, CEO, World Wildlife Fund

Nonprofit leaders can learn from the best, as Denver curates the broadest possible lessons from his years of experience as a leader and coach of leaders. This should be top-of-the-read-pile for busy nonprofit CEOs – and their boards.

Karl Hofmann, CEO, Population Services International

“These past couple years have been especially hard for nonprofit organizations and few understand this nonprofit world better than Denver Frederick. If you’re a leader who is looking to navigate these unpredictably challenging times, this book is for you.”

– Jennifer Lotito, President and COO of (RED)

By skillfully blending the wisdom of subject experts with the experiences of nonprofit CEOs, Denver brings to life the best practices that all leaders should embrace to maximize their organization’s impact. This book is a must read!

– Dr. Robert Livingston, Harvard Kennedy School, Author of The Conversation

Nobody covers the philanthropy landscape like Denver Frederick. The number of leaders and experts he’s interviewed is astounding, and I’m so glad to see he’s distilled their insights intoThe Business of Giving, a book I’m delighted to recommend!

– Raj Kumar, CEO, Devex

Few can match Denver Frederick’s nuanced understanding of effective leadership in the not for profit world, or his skill in drawing insights from leaders through deep conversations about their work.

– Rosanne Haggerty, CEO, Community Solutions

Denver’s new book is a classic in the making. This must-read book will make every leader better.

– David Flink and Marcus Soutra Co-Foudners, Eye to Eye

This book is like a very fine wine—it is consumed smoothly and one keeps thinking about it afterwards! I can’t wait to share this book with my leader colleagues and friends.

Sean Mayberry, CEO, StrongMinds

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The Transformation of Workplaces: A Deep Dive with HR Expert Josh Bersin

The Transformation of Workplaces: A Deep Dive with HR Expert Josh Bersin

Most organizations realize that the time has come for them to rethink organizational design, employee engagement, and employee development. Far fewer, however, know what to do or how to get started. That’s why I’m so excited about my next guest. He’s Josh Bersin, a recognized global expert on all things HR, founder of the Josh Bersin Company, and author of Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World’s Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations.

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Transforming Citizens into Change Agents: Global Citizen’s Mission to Eradicate Extreme Poverty

Transforming Citizens into Change Agents: Global Citizen’s Mission to Eradicate Extreme Poverty

Global Citizen is the world’s largest movement of action takers and impact makers dedicated to ending extreme poverty now. Global Citizens have taken over 33.7 million actions since 2009.

Today, these actions, in combination with high level advocacy work, have led to over $43 billion being distributed to their partners around the world, impacting 1.29 billion lives in the fight to end extreme poverty and address other pressing issues. And here with us to discuss this work is Liza Henshaw, President of Global Citizen.

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Brandee McHale: Crafting a Holistic Toolkit for Positive Societal Change with Citi

Brandee McHale: Crafting a Holistic Toolkit for Positive Societal Change with Citi

Brandee McHale, the Head of Community Investing and Development at Citi, and President of the Citi Foundation, has spent over 30 years championing economic opportunity for underserved communities. With a rich history that includes pioneering financial inclusion efforts at the Ford Foundation and leading Citi’s corporate citizenship, Brandee’s work has consistently bridged the world of finance and philanthropy.

As a voice on numerous influential boards such as Living Cities, she’s been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at dismantling racial wealth disparities and building a more inclusive economic future. And she’s with us now.

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Bridging the Gap: A New Perspective on Global Mental Health

Bridging the Gap: A New Perspective on Global Mental Health

In a conversation with Daisy Rosales, Executive Director of Brio, she shared insightful perspectives on the vital role of mental health and wellbeing in marginalized communities. Through a blend of personal experiences and professional endeavors, Rosales underscored the importance of supporting both the community members and the local leaders serving them. She delved into Brio’s strategies of creating a healthy distance from individual experiences to allow for a broader range of life choices, and using human-centered design to focus on meaningful living under adverse conditions. Rosales highlighted the value of extraordinary partnerships in creating scalable mental health programs and emphasized the need for context-specific approaches to support individuals and foster systemic change.

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Securing the Stewardship of Nature: A Conversation with Nonette Royo of The Tenure Facility

Securing the Stewardship of Nature: A Conversation with Nonette Royo of The Tenure Facility

In an insightful discussion, Nonette Royo, Executive Director of The Tenure Facility, underscores the organization’s mission of safeguarding the land rights of indigenous communities. Royo elaborates on the unique relationship these communities have with nature and their intrinsic stewardship role, emphasizing the need for secure land tenure to prevent conflict, displacement, and environmental damage. She cites technological advances and financial support as critical components for successful land management. Royo also highlights the significant contributions women make to these efforts, and celebrates the organization’s expansion from five countries in 2014 to plans of reaching 30 by year’s end. Additionally, she discusses how the organization’s work aligns with the Paris Agreement and their financial sustainability strategies, including collaborations with philanthropists and committed governments, and exploring UNFCCC climate financing. Finally, Royo reflects on the organization’s culture of partnership and equity, the challenges and adaptations brought on by the pandemic, and the importance of empowering future generations, urging readers to support their mission.

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Cultivating Lasting Change: The Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Commitment to Collaboration and Innovative Philanthropy

Cultivating Lasting Change: The Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Commitment to Collaboration and Innovative Philanthropy

Discover the inspiring journey of the Santa Fe Community Foundation as they strive for lasting change in Northern New Mexico. Through collaboration with local nonprofits, their dedication to addressing housing challenges, and an unwavering commitment to cultural understanding, the foundation exemplifies the power of authentic relationships and strategic philanthropy. Explore their innovative initiatives, such as the S3 Fund and the transformative Lamplighter Initiative, which showcase their exceptional workplace culture and commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families. Join them on their mission to create a brighter future through collaboration, equity, and innovative solutions.

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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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ABOUT DENVER

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.