Giving Voices
If you want to hear real, relatable stories about the challenges & joys, dilemmas & successes behind and inherent in philanthropy, this podcast is for you. No jargon, no frills – just honest conversations with and about people who are working to make a difference in the world.
Join Philanthropy Advisor Stefanie Borsari and the Giving Voices listening community for geek-out sessions with philanthropists, donors, board members of private foundations, and their advisors.
And if you have a story to share, reach out at [email protected]. I'd love to talk with you!
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
UnCharitable Movie Discussion with Rick Peck, The Philanthropy Guy
Why does the American public punish nonprofits for spending money? Why do we, as a society, apply different operating and economic standards to charitable entities than we do to commercial businesses…
Meaningful Moments: Deborah Goldstein, Founder and Principal of Enlightened Philanthropy
Deborah Goldstein and I cover the map today, going deep into a discussion about 'meaningful moments,' what is meant by the term 'philanthropic journey,' and how the word 'burden' is sometimes applied…
Complementary Forces for Good: John Farnam & Paul Heitzenrater
John Farnam and Paul Heitzenrater describe the myriad ways they engage with their community (Denver) from collecting and donating socks and suitcases, growing and giving away fresh produce, to chairi…
Because of Relationships: Valerie Kind-Rubin, Managing Trustee, Patricia Kind Family Foundation
Valerie Kind-Rubin is simultaneously a daughter, a sister, a mother, a wife, an aunt, a sister-in-law, and Managing Trustee of the Patricia Kind Family Foundation. Patience, humility, and her careful…
Season 2 Opener: Musings
Welcome Back, Giving Voices Community!
In the Season 2 opener, I'm musing on the history of the word "philanthropy," attempts to break down that concept by applying the 5 Ts - globally understood to b…
Everyone is a Philanthropist: Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together
“Giving Circles are not cute,” is just one of several strong points that Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together makes today. Sara shares her journey from being a Catholic schoolgirl in Mexico to …
Philanthropy Matchmaker: Erinn Andrews, Founder & CEO of Give Team
Entrepreneur Erinn Andrews, Founder & CEO of Give Team, shares her insights, research, and observations about the philanthropists we don’t usually hear about: donors giving between $10,000 - $50,000 …
Heritage: Chuck Knabusch, Trustee of Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trusts 1 and 2
The words “heritage,” “humble,” and “help” are on repeat as Chuck Knabusch shares stories of the founding, history, and spending down of the Edward M. and Henrietta M. Knabusch Charitable Trust estab…
Because it’s the Right Thing To Do: LJ Borsari, Gen Z
Much has been studied and written about Generation Z, commonly considered to encompass those born between the mid-1990s (around 1995) to the mid-2010s (around 2010 or 2012). Whether any of what has b…
Communications for the Greater Good: Emily Goodstein, CEO/Founder of Greater Good Strategy
Founder + CEO of Greater Good Strategy Emily Goodstein joins Giving Voices in today’s episode that centers around the theme of communication. We cover all manner of topics ranging from our mutual dis…
The Why and the How of the End: Featuring Tom Donley and Jenny Convey
Trustees from two generations of the sunsetting Donley Foundation, Tom Donley and Jenny Convey, speak frankly about the history, evolution, and decision to dissolve their family’s foundation. In just…
Agog About Governance: Mary Phillips, Founder & Senior Advisor of GMA Foundations
What do stories about a rug, a cat, and the minister of a Congregational church have in common, and what do they have to do with philanthropy? You’ll understand once you hear Mary Phillips, founder a…
Trust: A conversation with Danielle Scott, President & CEO of the Pincus Family Foundation
Hello, Giving Voices Community!
Join Danielle Scott and me as we reflect on her 26-year path to leading the Pincus Family Foundation as its first-ever President & CEO. With her trademark grace and vu…
Two Friends Talking: featuring Steve Jakab, VP and Chief Development Officer of Yale New Haven Hospital
Greetings, Giving Voices community! Listen-in on my coffee chat with my longtime friend, Stephen Jakab. As has been typical throughout our friendship, we cover a lot of territory!
With personal and…
Story Behind the Stories: Inaugural Episode
Welcome to the “Giving Voices” community!
In this episode, I share the origin of this new podcast series, which features stories told by and about philanthropists. You’ll hear a bit about me (your ho…