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Giving Done Right

Giving Done Right

The Center for Effective Philanthropy

From the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Giving Done Right is the show with everything you need to know to make an impact with your charitable giving. Whether you’re donating a few hundred dollars a year, a few thousand, or a few million, you might find yourself wondering: Where should I give? How do I know which nonprofits are effective? How do I know if I’m really making a difference with my donation? Join hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette as they welcome leaders and experts from throughout the nonprofit sector to answer philanthropy’s burning questions and bust some myths that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike. In a time when effective giving is especially crucial, Giving Done Right cuts through the noise and focuses on what you need to know to put your money to work.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Giving Done Right episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Giving Done Right for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Giving Done Right episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Giving Done Right - Giving Cash to Those in Need
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11/18/21 • 43 min

In the season finale of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace talk with Paul Niehaus, co-founder and chairman of GiveDirectly. Paul discusses the power of direct cash transfers – how they work, why trusting those in need with cash can be extremely effective, and when certain issue areas might warrant a different philanthropic approach.

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Giving Done Right - Climate Change and Racial Justice
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11/10/21 • 30 min

In the penultimate episode of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace with Gloria Walton, president and CEO of The Solutions Project. Gloria focuses on the intersection of climate change and racial justice, the value of grassroots organizing and advocacy in moving an issue forward, and what it will take to move philanthropy toward truly transformative grantmaking.

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Giving Done Right - Unleashing Potential

Unleashing Potential

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10/14/21 • 30 min

In the fifth episode of Giving Done Right season two, Phil and Grace talk with Stephanie Hull, president and CEO of Girls Inc. Stephanie provides insight into what it’s like to lead a national nonprofit, the differences in her experiences with foundations versus individual donors, and what it takes to invest wisely in women and girls.

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Climate scientist, author, and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson joins Giving Done Right hosts Phil and Grace to discuss “what if we get it right” on climate – and the role philanthropy can play in implementing climate solutions. Ayana discusses the opportunities for individuals to take climate action through philanthropy as well as the importance of choosing where and how we invest our wealth. In this wide-ranging discussion on the possibilities of climate action, Ayana offers guidance for finding your niche in climate action both as individuals and as philanthropists.

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What if We Get it Right: Visions of Climate Futures” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

CEP’s Report Much Alarm, Less Action: Foundations and Climate Change

Climate Action Venn Diagram

TED Talk: How to Find Joy in Climate Action

More writing, talks, and resources from Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

The Crucial Years: Writing by Bill McKibben

EarthJustice

LeadLocally.org

Environmental Voter Project

The All We Can Save Project

Urban Ocean Lab

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Long Family Foundation Executive Director Vivian Long joins Phil and Grace to discuss her family’s approach to giving together, navigating intergenerational philanthropic priorities, and the long-term commitment from funders that true transformation requires. Vivian also addresses the Long Family Foundation’s approach to building close relationships with grantees and their focus on the “how” of giving. She also shares her family’s story of humble beginnings and her own path to leadership at the family foundation, and the surprises that came with it.

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The Long Family Foundation

CEP’s Overlooked reports on the experience of AAPI nonprofit leaders and Native American nonprofit leaders with funders: Overlooked, Part One and Overlooked, Part Two

The Science of Productive Conflict | WorkLife with Adam Grant

Starfish Project

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Nearly everyone will age or be in a caregiving role for aging relatives at some point in their life, yet relatively few major donors or foundations make aging an explicit priority. In this episode, Phil and Grace discuss the importance of enabling everyone to age with dignity with Ramsey Alwin, president and CEO of the National Council on Aging, and Chad Federwitz, manager of Pitkin County Senior Services in Aspen, Colorado. Ramsey and Chad offer insight into the numerous opportunities for donors to support aging programs, from research and advocacy to local community efforts and discuss the vital role that senior centers and community programs play.

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National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Grantmakers in Aging

Information on the Older Americans Act for advocates

Eldercare Locator - find services for older adults and their families

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Giving Done Right - Investing in Nonprofit Leaders with Yolanda Coentro
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10/24/24 • 48 min

What role do leaders play in the success of nonprofits and how can donors better support effective nonprofit leaders? Phil and Grace chat with Yolanda Coentro, president and CEO of the Institute for Nonprofit Practice about her own journey to leadership and the unique set of challenges that nonprofit leaders face. They also discuss funding dynamics that prioritize programs over people, burnout, and the role of identity as a leader.

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Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP)

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

Fund the People

CEP’s State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know

Find CEP’s reports on grantmaker responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and greater focus on racial equity here.

Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

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Giving Done Right - Canceling Debt with Allison Sesso
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10/13/22 • 34 min

In the fourth episode of season 3, hosts Phil and Grace are joined by Allison Sesso, president and CEO of RIP Medical Debt. Allison discusses the enormous stigma and burden of medical debt in the U.S. healthcare system and provides insight into the organization’s innovative model of canceling that debt. She also pushes back on the idea that the nonprofit sector is stagnant and uninventive and shares about her organization’s experience receiving a $50 million gift from MacKenzie Scott.

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Giving Done Right - MacKenzie Scott's Lessons on Giving with Phil and Grace
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11/17/22 • 32 min

In the season three finale of the Giving Done Right podcast, hosts Phil and Grace pull back the curtain on new Center for Effective Philanthropy research: Giving Big: The Impact of Large, Unrestricted Gifts on Nonprofits. Phil and Grace discuss how the idea to study the impact of MacKenzie Scott’s gifts on their recipients came about, the approach to the research, the key findings of the study about the experiences of the nonprofit leaders who have received these gifts, and implications for other donors.

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Giving Done Right - The Heart and the Head

The Heart and the Head

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10/28/21 • 30 min

In the seventh episode of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace talk with Rohini Nilekani, philanthropist and Giving Pledge signatory. Rohini discusses trust-based philanthropy, the effects of the pandemic in India, and what it means to create a family legacy through philanthropy.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Giving Done Right have?

Giving Done Right currently has 38 episodes available.

What topics does Giving Done Right cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Giving Done Right?

The episode title 'Giving Cash to Those in Need' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Giving Done Right?

The average episode length on Giving Done Right is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of Giving Done Right released?

Episodes of Giving Done Right are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Giving Done Right?

The first episode of Giving Done Right was released on Sep 8, 2020.

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