Episodes 110
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Oct 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Philanthropisms is the podcast that puts philanthropy in context. Through conversations with expert guests and deep dives into topics, host Rhodri Davies explores giving throughout history, the key trends shaping generosity around the world today and what the future might hold for philanthropy. Contact: [email protected].

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S1E109 Emily Teitsworth: Trust, Risk & Supporting Community-Led Climate Initiatives

Jun 05, 2026 54m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Emily Teitsworth, Executive Director of the Honnold Foundation (the nonprofit set up by world-famous climber Alex Honnold), about trust, risk and the…

S1E108 Renata Minerbo: taking a holistic approach to philanthropy

May 08, 2026 56m

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we hear from Renata Minerbo, co-founder and Head of Philanthropy at Be The Earth Foundation, a family foundation focussed on the environment and social justice.…

S1E107 Dr Xanthe Scharff: Mackenzie Scott gifts, collaborative funding & combatting modern slavery

Apr 23, 2026 54m

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we are joined by Dr Xanthe Scharff, Managing Director for External Affairs and Editor-at-Large at the Freedom Fund, to discuss their work combatting modern slavery and…

S1E106 ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #13

Apr 09, 2026 53m

Send us Fan MailIn the thirteenth edition of our podcast partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we talk to more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch…

S1E105 Craig Newmark on philanthropy

Mar 26, 2026 44m

Send us Fan MailOn this episode we are joined by Craig Newmark - founder of Craigslist, philanthropist and recent Giving Pledge signatory - to discuss his thoughts on the importance of philanthropy…

S1E104 Myths of Philanthropy #3: Individualism and Scarcity, with Zaineb Mohammed & Devi Leiper O'Malley

Mar 12, 2026 49m

Send us Fan MailIn the third and final episode of our "Myths of Philanthropy" series, Rhodri and Chiara are joined by Zaineb Mohammed (Kataly Fund) and Devi Leiper O'Malley (Closer Than You Think) to…

S1E103 Myths of Philanthropy #2: Presumed Expertise, with élysse marcellin & Tesmerelna Atsbeha

Mar 09, 2026 1h

Send us Fan MailFor the second episode in our "Myths of Philanthropy" series, we are joined by élysse marcellin (Whose Knowledge?) and Tesmeralna Atsbeha (philanthropic strategist & advisor,…

S1E102 Myths of Philanthropy #1: Legacy, with Lisa Cowan and Dimple Abichandani

Mar 05, 2026 54m

Send us Fan MailIn the first episode of our mini-series on "Myths of Philanthropy", Rhodri and Chiara are joined by Lisa Cowan (Director of The Haven Fund, previously Vice President of the Robert…

S1E101 Myths of Philanthropy: Introduction, with Mandy van Deven & Chiara Cattaneo

Mar 05, 2026 32m

Send us Fan MailRhodri is joined by Mandy van Deven and Chiara Cattaneo from Elemental, to introduce a new 3-part collaborative series on "Myths of Philanthropy".  Including:Why curate a series about…

S1E100 David Campbell & Lindsey McDougle: Can You Teach Philanthropy?

Feb 19, 2026 58m

Send us Fan MailIn our 100th episode we talk to David Campbell (Binghamton University, State University of New York) and Lindsey McDougle (Rutgers University - Newark) about their work on…

S1E99 Jonathan Heawood: Philanthropy and Public Interest Journalism

Feb 05, 2026 53m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Jonathan Heawood, Executive Director of the Public Interest News Foundation (PINF), about the role philanthropy can play in funding public interest…

S1E98 Ann Mei Chang: Data and Civil Society

Jan 22, 2026 49m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid, about the opportunities and challenges when it comes to collecting and publishing data on the nonprofit sector. Including:How…

S1E97 ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #12

Jan 08, 2026 54m

Send us Fan MailIn the twelfth edition of our podcast partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we talk to more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of…

S1E96 What Next? 2026 Trends and Predictions for Philanthropy & Civil Society

Dec 18, 2025 1h 21m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we offer thoughts on the trends and topics that are going to shape philanthropy and civil society in 2026. Including:Philanthropy & CharitiesOngoing political…

S1E95 Philippa Charles: Foundations and Grantmaking

Dec 11, 2025 53m

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Philanthropisms podcast we speak to Philippa Charles OBE, Chief Executive of the DFN Foundation, about the role of foundations and what it means to be a good…

S1E94 Rachael Jarosh & Suzanne Ehlers: Women-led philanthropy in support of refugees

Nov 27, 2025 45m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Rachael Jarosh and Suzanne Ehlers, Chair and CEO respectively of USA for UNHCR, the US-based support organisation for the United Nations refugee agency,…

S1E93 Asha Curran: Radical generosity & the power of everyday giving

Nov 13, 2025 59m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday, about the evolution of Giving Tuesday from its origins as a US-based giving day to its current incarnation as a global…

S1E92 Sonal Sachdev Patel: Reflections of a Philanthropist in Residence

Oct 30, 2025 58m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Sonal Sachdev Patel, CEO of GMSP Foundation, inaugural Philanthropist In Residence at the Marshall Institute at the London School of Economics &…

S1E91 ERNOP: Connecting Philanthropy Academia & Practice #11

Oct 16, 2025 54m

Send us Fan MailIn the eleventh edition of our podcast partnership with the European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP), we talk to more academics whose work is featured in the latest batch of…

S1E90 Oli French & Sally Vivyan: Why and how do foundations spend down?

Oct 02, 2025 1h 11m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk to Oli French (freelance consultant) and Sally Vivyan (Co-Director of Gower Street and Grants Advisor/Trustee to the Sir Ernest Cassel Education Trust) about…

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