GUEST INTERVIEWS
The Business of Giving podcast by Denver Frederick aims to spread the word on social good by featuring the largest and greatest nonprofit organizations in the US. Denver interviews CEOs of nonprofits talking about how their organizations help the world a better place.
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.
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.
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.
WINGS’ Visionary Approach: A Deep Dive with Benjamin Bellegy into Tomorrow’s Philanthropy.
In a world where organizations grapple with a myriad of challenges ranging from talent retention to fostering innovation, the quest for high-performance teams is more important than ever. The answer to these dilemmas may lie in understanding the interplay between culture, purpose, and individual empowerment.
Government in the Digital Age: A Dialogue with Jennifer Pahlka
Just when we most need our government to work, it is faltering. Government at all levels has limped into the digital age, offering online services that can feel even more cumbersome than the paperwork that preceded them, and widening the gap between the policy outcomes we intend and what we get.
Finding a solution to this challenge has been at the heart of Jennifer Pahlka’s work for the past 15 years. She founded Code for America in 2009, became Deputy Chief Technology Officer in the Obama administration in 2013, helped launch the US Digital Service, and was deeply involved in the effort to rescue healthcare.gov, among other things.
Now, she has written a fabulous and important book titled Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better.
Harnessing Human Capacity: The Key to Building Successful Teams
In a world where organizations grapple with a myriad of challenges ranging from talent retention to fostering innovation, the quest for high-performance teams is more important than ever. The answer to these dilemmas may lie in understanding the interplay between culture, purpose, and individual empowerment.
Securing the Stewardship of Nature: A Conversation with Nonette Royo of The Tenure Facility
The Tenure Facility is an NGO based in Stockholm that works in partnership with indigenous peoples and local communities to strengthen their tenure and ability to preserve, protect, and enjoy the benefits of their traditional lands, territories, and resources. These rich biodiverse areas are vital to the people who steward them and the planet we all share.
Designing the Future: A Conversation with Futurist Nikolas Badminton
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, the ability to examine and prepare for the future is paramount for any organization. By understanding potential challenges and opportunities, nonprofit organizations can make more informed decisions and thrive in the face of adversity. One resource that equips leaders to do just that is Facing Our Futures. It guides readers in developing the necessary foresight and strategy to navigate the unpredictable.
Redefining Mental Health: Lessons from a Community-based Model
Brio advances global mental health and wellbeing through design and collaboration with local leaders and organizations. Since 2018, Brio has worked with impact organizations in Latin America, Asia, and the United States creating innovative programs in marginalized communities. And here to tell us more about their work is Daisy Rosales, the executive director of Brio. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Daisy.