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 hello@givingvoicespodcast.com . I'd love to talk with you!

Giving Voices is a education podcast hosted by Stefanie Borsari, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stefanie Borsari hosts Giving Voices, a education show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  UnCharitable Movie Discussion with Rick Peck, The Philanthropy Guy

  Feb 3, 202533 minS2

  <p>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? <b>Rick Peck</b>, independent philanthropy advisor with <b>Richard C. Peck Consulting, LLC</b> and founder of<b> The Philanthropy Guy, LLC</b>, joins me in discussing the full-length documentary film, <b>UnCharitable</b>, that aims to answer exactly those questions and more. Pop the popcorn, pour a drink, and consider this double standard and our observations about it's perpetuated. Even if you haven't watched the movie...

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  Meaningful Moments: Deborah Goldstein, Founder and Principal of Enlightened Philanthropy

  Jan 20, 202540 minS0

  <p><b>Deborah Goldstein</b><b> </b>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 to the concept of philanthropy

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  Episode #3

  Complementary Forces for Good: John Farnam & Paul Heitzenrater

  Dec 10, 202435 minS2

  <p>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 chairing galas that raise $1 million. Their combined generosity of time, treasure, talent (and ties and testimony) fulfills both urgent and basic needs as well as addresses systemic issues, even as they each approach philanthropy differently. In this episode, they share personal experiences that inform both their individual and joint perspectives. We all can learn something from these two beautiful humans and their embodiment of the literal meaning of the word...

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  Episode #2

  Because of Relationships: Valerie Kind-Rubin, Managing Trustee, Patricia Kind Family Foundation

  Nov 26, 202424 minS2

  <p>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 attention to and passion for relationships contribute to her success in navigating the complexity of being both a family member and the executive leader of the private foundation her mom founded in 1996. In this episode, Valerie describes her challenges, satisfaction, and joy in helping the foundation face and agree on a decision about its future. <br/><br/><b>Bonus</b>: Shame on us - at the beginning of our...

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  Episode #1

  Season 2 Opener: Musings

  Nov 19, 202411 minS2

  <p>Welcome Back, Giving Voices Community!<br/>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 be Time, Talent, Treasure, Ties and Testimony - and on the importance of storytelling as a method for building understanding about philanthropy and the social sector.  <br/><br/><b>Bonus</b>: For more about these topics, check out these resources referenced throughout the episode.<br/><br/></p>The University of Kent Special Collections & Archives blog post, "The History of Philanthropy"The Milken Institute's blog post, "Considering Y...

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