The Business of Giving

The following is a conversation between Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy and author ofBrave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Sal Khanhas been transforming education throughKhan Academy, an online platform that brings top-tier instruction to students everywhere. Starting in 2008 as a way to tutor his cousin, it has evolved into a key educational resource covering subjects from math to humanities. It is dedicated to making personalized, mastery-based learning accessible to all by integrating technology into education. Its most recent evolution is Khanmigo, which aims to offer every student a personal AI tutor. And he is with us now. Welcome back to the Business of Giving, Sal

The following is a conversation between Aubrey Bergauer, author of Run It Like a Business: Strategies for Arts Organizations to Increase Audiences, Remain Relevant, and Multiply Money Without Losing the Art, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Aubrey Bergaueris a trailblazer in the classical music world, known for her innovative approaches to arts administration. As a former Executive Director of the California Symphony, Aubrey achieved remarkable success in growing audiences and fundraising.

The following is a conversation between Steve Kaufer, the former CEO of Trip Advisor and founder of Give Freely, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Madeleine Ballard, CEO of Community Health Impact Coalition, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

In a world where countless community health workers, mainly women, labor tirelessly without proper support or resources, theCommunity Health Impact Coalition(CHIC) is making a significant difference. Leading this transformative effort isDr. Madeleine Ballard, CHIC's executive director. Her vast experience, from shaping Liberia's National Community Health Program, to academic contributions at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has positioned her as a key figure in global health.

The following is a conversation between Trent Stamp, President & CEO of The Eisner Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Jean-Manuel Izaret, the Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, and author of Game Changer: How Strategic Pricing Shapes Businesses, Markets, and Society, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to hange the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

The following is a conversation between Richard Buery, the Chief Executive Officer of the Robin Hood Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Tonya Allen, President of the McKnight Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

The following is a conversation between Jane Veron, co-founder and CEO of The Acceleration Project, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Jim Clark, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Jim Clarkhas led theBoys & Girls Clubs of Americasince 2012. He oversees a vast network of over 5,000 clubs that enrich the lives of 350,000 young people across the U.S. on a typical day. His tenure has been marked by significant strides in organizational restructuring and the launch of a forward-thinking strategy emphasizing three core areas: academic success, character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

His commitment to empowering the next generation is both inspiring and impactful, making him a true luminary in the field of youth development, and he is with us now.

The following is a conversation between Salim Ismail, author of Exponential Organizations 2.0: The New Playbook for 10x Growth & Impact , and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Donald Wood, President & CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

Humanity United, or HU, is dedicated to cultivating the conditions for enduring peace and freedom. They support and work alongside partners who are working to advance human dignity and change the systems that enable violent conflict and human exploitation around the world.  

The following is a conversation between Sonali Patel, Partner at The Bridgespan Group, and co-author of the paper:  Winning on Climate Change: How Philanthropy Can Spur Major Progress over the Next Decade, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, and co-author of The Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Tonyel Edwards, Partner at The Bridgespan Group and Aria Florant, co-founder and CEO of Liberation Ventures, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Dr. David Sengeh, the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone and author of Radical Inclusion: Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home, and World, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

The following is a conversation between Avril Benoît, the Executive Director of Doctors Without Borders, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

The following is a conversation between Dan Doctoroff, Founder and Chairman of Target ALS,and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Josh Bersin, author of Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

The following is a conversation betweenLiza Henshaw, President ofGlobal Citizen, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation betweenBrandee McHale, the Head of Community Investing and Development at Citi and President of the Citi Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation betweenBenjamin Bellegy, the Executive Director of WINGS, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

The following is a conversation between Jennifer Pahlka, author of Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Robert Glazer, the founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners and author ofElevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

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.

Elevate Your Teamcould be the beacon organizations have been searching for. It demonstrates how investing in people and aligning them with the purpose can catalyze unprecedented levels of performance. 

And here to discuss it with us isRobert Glazer, the Founder and Chairman of Acceleration Partners and author ofElevate Your Team: Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders.

The following is a conversation between Nonette Royo, Executive Director of The Tenure Facility, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. 

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.

And here to tell us more about their vital work isNonette Royo, the executive director of theTenure Facility.

The following is a conversation between Nikolas Badminton, chief futurist at futures.com and author ofFacing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Creates Prosperity and Growth,and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

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.

And it's a pleasure to have with us the mind behind this invaluable guide. He isNikolas Badminton, the chief futurist atfuturist.com, and author ofFacing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Creates Prosperity and Growth.

The following is a conversation between Daisy Rosales, Executive Director of Brio, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. 

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 isDaisy Rosales, the executive director ofBrio. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Daisy.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

The following is a conversation between Tasso Azevedo, founder and General Coordinator of MapBiomas, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Uri Gneezy, Professor of Economics and Strategy & Chair in Behavioral Economics at UC, San Diego Rady School of Management, and author of Mixed Signals: How Incentives Really Work, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Sheena Meade, Chief Executive Officer of Clean Slate Initiative, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Alberto Ibarguen, President & CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

In this edition of The Paths Forward we’ll speak with team members at Think of Us. Led and guided by people with lived experience, they’re working to transform the nation’s child welfare system and improve outcomes for the millions of children and families it impacts each year.

We’ll start with their Founder and CEO, Sixto Cancel.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Shahed Alam and Edith Elliott, the co-CE0s of Noora Health, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between LaTonya Wilkins, founder and CEO of Change Coaches & author of Leading Below the Surface: How to Build Real (and Psychologically Safe) Relationships with People Who Are Different from You, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Pascal Finette, the founder of the advisory firm, be radical, and author of Disrupt Disruption: How to Decode the Future, Disrupt Your Industry, and Transform Your Business, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Kian Gohar, CEO of Geolab & Co-author of Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest,  and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Angeline Murimirwa, the CEO of CAMFED, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The following is a conversation between Tony Long, CEO of Global Fishing Watch, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

A decade ago, building an open access picture of global fishing activity was out of reach. But thanks to advances in satellite technology and machine learning, Global Fishing Watch is now making it a reality.

They believe that a healthy, productive, and resilient ocean where transparency drives fair and effective governance of marine resources is vital to biodiversity and sustainable development. And here to discuss their work with us is Tony Long, the CEO of Global Fishing Watch.

The following is a conversation between Jim Fruchterman, CEO of Tech Matters, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Denver: There are many tech people who want to do good for the world, and Tech Matters is the organization that builds the bridges they need to do the most good. The organization helps social change leaders understand what tech can and can't do, and builds the tech solutions behind solving a social problem. And here to tell us more about this work is Jim Fruchterman, the founder and CEO of Tech Matters.

The following is a conversation between Blair Epstein, Partner of McKinsey & Company, San Francisco office, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Blair Epstein is a partner in McKinsey & Company, San Francisco office. Her work focuses on delivering organizational change from strategy to execution, including cultural change, top team effectiveness, leadership development, performance management, and continuous improvement. The kind of work that she and others at McKinsey do has been captured in the much-acclaimed book written by a trio of her colleagues titled CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest.

The following is a conversation between Paulo Savaget, author of The Four Workarounds: Strategies from the World's Scrappiest Organizations for Tackling Complex Problems, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

For ages, global corporations have been lecturing small organizations and not-for-profits on how to get things done. As it turns out, it may have been better if it was the other way around. Many small organizations, such as those dedicated to social action, have made an art form out of subverting the status quo and prove themselves adept at achieving massive wins with minimal resources.

This phenomenon is captured in a wonderful new book titled, The Four Workarounds: Strategies from the World's Scrappiest Organizations for Tackling Complex Problems, and here to discuss it with us is its author, an associate professor at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, Dr. Paulo Savaget.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Marcus Collins, Chief Strategy Officer at Wieden+Kennedy New York & author of  For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

My next guest argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing behavior. If you want to get people to move, you must first understand the underlying cultural forces that make them tick.

He is Dr. Marcus Collins, an award-winning marketer and cultural translator, with one foot in the world of practice, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer of Wieden+Kennedy New York, and one foot in the world of academia as a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

The following is a conversation between Charles Conn, Chairman of the Board of Patagonia and Co-Author of The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

In a world marked by swift change and uncertainty, conventional approaches to strategy and problem solving are proving inadequate. With industries in constant flux, standard planning processes are often ineffective, leaving many organizations in a state of paralysis or making hasty, risky decisions.

Charles Conn, in his sequel to the bestseller, Bulletproof Problem Solving, presents a unique perspective on navigating these tumultuous times. His new book, The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times, co-authored by Rob McLean, advocates for an innovative dynamic approach to strategy, framed by six strategic mindsets, and he is with us now.

The following is a conversation between Shabana Basij-Rasikh, founder and president of the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

My next guest has dedicated her life to providing a safe, inclusive learning environment for Afghan girls, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and empowering the next generation of female leaders in the face of unimaginable adversity.

She orchestrated the daring evacuation of her students from Afghanistan to Rwanda, ensuring their safety and continuity of education. She is Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the founder and president of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan or SOLA. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Shabana.

The following is a conversation between Amy White, Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Adobe, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Adobe, a software company based in California, is known for products such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. With over 25,000 employees worldwide, the company focuses on creating products to empower people to change the world.

Amy White is their Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), where she leads corporate philanthropy, employee community engagement, environmental sustainability, and technology for good initiatives across the enterprise. And she's with us now. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Amy.

The following is a conversation between Carol Kauffman, co-author of Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Carol Kauffman is an international leader in the field of coaching with more than 40,000 hours of practice. She was shortlisted by Thinkers50 as one of the top 8 coaches around the globe for her thought leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and contribution to coaching best practices. She founded the Institute of Coaching at Harvard and is now the co-author of a wonderful new book titled, Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High.

The following is a conversation between Latanya Mapp Frett, President & CEO of the Global Fund for Women and Author of The Everyday Feminist: The Key to Sustainable Social Impact Driving Movements We Need Now More Than Ever, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Latanya Mapp Frett is the author of The Everyday Feminist: The Key to Sustainable Social Impact Driving Movements We Need Now More Than Ever. She's not just an accomplished feminist, activist and executive, but also a storyteller giving voice to the unsung heroes of feminist movements worldwide.

From her roles with the United Nations, the US Government Foreign Service, Planned Parenthood Global, and now as President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women, she brings forth a wealth of experience and wisdom. And she's with us now.

The following is a conversation between Morag Barrett, founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, and Author of You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up as One!), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

An essential element for achieving success at the individual team and organizational level is having an ally mindset. This mindset involves having coworkers who support and stand by us through good and bad times, which enables us to thrive. Without such support, we may struggle and eventually fail, leaving behind nothing but wreckage.

Here to discuss this concept with us is Morag Barrett, founder and CEO of SkyeTeam, leadership expert, and bestselling author of three books, her most recent being You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up as One!).

The following is a conversation between Sheila Heen, Harvard Law professor, and co-author of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, and Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

In today's episode of The Business of Giving, we tackle the challenges of difficult conversations and receiving feedback. Whether it's our personal or professional lives, these situations can be uncomfortable and often lead to miscommunication and hurt feelings. But fear not, my next guest is a world-renowned negotiation expert who will help us navigate these challenges with greater confidence and ease.

She is Sheila Heen, founder of the Triad Consulting Group, a professor of practice at Harvard Law School where she leads a negotiation program, and co-author of the New York Times bestsellers, Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, and Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well.

The following is a conversation between Christy Uffelman, Founder & CEO of EDGE Leadership, and author of PEER Revolution: Group Coaching that Ignites the Power of People, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The world is changing. Now is the time for an innovative, collaborative learning approach to help people discover what they need to know and when they need to know it in a way that seamlessly maximizes and magnifies human potential. One of the most exciting ways of doing this and one that is gaining popularity fast is peer group coaching.

And here to walk us through it is one of the foremost experts on the topic; she is Christy Uffelman, the founder and CEO of EDGE Leadership, and the author of PEER Revolution: Group Coaching that Ignites the Power of People. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Christy.

The following is a conversation between Michele Zanini, Co-author of Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Today, many organizations are feeling stuck and struggling to move away from outdated management practices towards a more human-centered approach. It's no easy feat, but luckily, there's a book that can help. Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them offers powerful strategies for creating organizations that truly value their people and empower them to reach their full potential. And we're delighted to have one of its co-authors with us today, Michele Zanini, who also is a co-founder of MLab. 

The following is a conversation between Susannah Schaefer, the President and CEO of Smile Train, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Smile Train is dedicated to providing life-changing corrective surgery and comprehensive cleft care for children with cleft lips and palates. Since its establishment in 1999, the organization has transformed the lives of more than one and a half million children.

And here to tell us about this work and what the future holds for the organization is Susanna Schaefer, the President and CEO of Smile Train. 

The following is a conversation between Mendi Blue Paca, President & CEO of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that Fairfield County was the most economically unequal metropolitan area in the country. That is why Fairfield County's Community Foundation is focused on creating greater equity, especially greater racial equity across areas of housing, income and asset building, health, and education.

And here to tell us more about this work is Mendi Blue Paca, the President and CEO of Fairfield County's Community Foundation.

The following is a conversation between Sally Helgesen, author of Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

My next guest maintains that it's easier to act our way into new ways of thinking than to think our ways into new ways of acting. Nowhere is this more true than in the workplace where so many organizations are striving to create a culture of belonging. She is Sally Helgesen, the world's premier expert on women's leadership and an internationally bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach.

Her most recent book is Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace. And she's with us now.

The following is a conversation between Tonia Wellons, President & CEO of the  Greater Washington Community Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

For five decades, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has connected caring donors with nonprofits, creating lasting change in DC, Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and Prince George's County. It is the region's largest local funder, having invested more than a billion and a half dollars since 1973 to build racially-equitable, just, and thriving communities where everyone prospers.

And here to tell us more about this work is Tonia Wellons, the president and CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation.

The following is a conversation between Stefan Falk, author of Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The true solution to becoming happier, healthier, and more productive is to become intrinsically motivated to stop wasting time on activities that don't really contribute to your career or your organization's success, but instead find ways to take pleasure in what you do, and do it well.

That's the message of my next guest. He's Stefan Falk, internationally recognized executive coach and author of a splendid new book titled Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before.

The following is a conversation between John A. List, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, Chief Economist at Walmart, and author of The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

We live in a society that highly values and rewards innovation. If you go to Amazon and type in innovation, you will find over 60,000 books. But the work of scaling those innovations can almost be an afterthought. A similar search will yield only 4,000 results. My next guest thinks there is something wrong with that picture and has written a book to address it.

He is John List, the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Services Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, the Visiting Robert F. Hartsook Chair in Fundraising at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and the author of a splendid book titled The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale. Welcome to The Business of Giving, John.

The following is a conversation between Stacey D. Stewart, CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, seeks to stop drunk driving, prevent underage drinking, and strive for stricter impaired driving policy, whether that impairment is caused by alcohol or any other drug. They also serve as a lifeline for thousands of victims and survivors.

And here to tell us more about this work and their vision for the future is Stacey D. Stewart, the Chief Executive Officer of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Stacey.

The following is a conversation between Chris Goett, President & CEO of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Since 1981,the Santa Fe Community Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and vitality of Northern New Mexico. As a comprehensive center for community philanthropy, they collaborate with hundreds of local nonprofits, connect thousands of generous donors to giving opportunities, and support causes that improve the quality of life for all in the region.

And here to discuss this work, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead is Chris Goett, the president and CEO of the Santa Fe Community Foundation.

The following is a conversation between Alesha Washington, President & CEO of the Seattle Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Seattle Foundation is a community foundation serving the Greater Seattle area. Established in 1946, it is the oldest community foundation serving the Pacific Northwest, with a mission to ignite powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

And here to tell us more about their work and their vision for the future is Alesha Washington, the President and CEO of the Seattle Foundation. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Alesha.

The following is a conversation between Danny Warshay, the founding Executive Director of Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and author of See, Solve, Scale: How Anyone Can Turn an Unsolved Problem into a Breakthrough Success. and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The Entrepreneurial Process, one of Brown University's highest-rated courses, has empowered thousands of students to start their own ventures. The professor for that course states that entrepreneurship, unlike what many people believe, is not a spirit or a gift, but rather a process that anyone can learn and that anyone can use to turn a problem into a solution with impact.

He is Danny Warshay, the founding Executive Director of Brown University's Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship and author of See, Solve, Scale: How Anyone Can Turn an Unsolved Problem into a Breakthrough Success. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Danny.

The following is a conversation between Simeon Banister, President & CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The Rochester Area Community Foundation, or RACF, works to improve the quality of life for people who live and work in the eight counties around Rochester, New York. Their goal is to realize a more equitable, inclusive, and vital region. And here to tell us more about their work is Simeon Banister, the President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Simeon.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, co-founder of Gardener & Co., a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School, and co-author of Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Nonprofits face more daunting challenges today than ever before, and the pandemic has brought home the realization that they will never successfully address these problems alone, but only in collaboration with others.

That is why I'm so excited to have our next guest with us. She is Dr. Heidi K. Gardner, a distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, co-founder of the research and advisory firm, Gardner & Co., and co-author of Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work.

The following is a conversation between Lisa Mensah, President & CEO of Oregon Community Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Oregon Community Foundation, or OCF, was founded in 1973 with a big mission to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, it works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grant making, and scholarships.

And here to tell us more about their work is Lisa Mensah, the president and CEO of Oregon Community Foundation.

The following is a conversation between Steven M.R. Covey, Global Practice Leader at FranklinCovey & author of Trust and Inspire, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

We have a leadership crisis today. Despite our world having changed dramatically, our leadership style has not. According to my next guest, our way of leading organizations is seriously past its sell date. He is Stephen M. R. Covey, Global Practice Leader at FranklinCovey, speaker and the author of a number of bestselling books, including his most recent, titled, Trust and Inspire.

The following is a conversation between Steven Van Cohen, Co-Author ofConnectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In,and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Feelings of loneliness among employees are on the rise with 72% of global workers suffering from it. This sense of isolation is contributing to a real and growing mental health problem that affects both individuals and organizations.

My next guest will discuss how to tackle this issue and how you can transform an isolated workforce into one that's happier, more engaged, and more productive. He's Steven Van Cohen, the co-author ofConnectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In.

The following is a conversation between Tim Elmore, Founder & CEO of Growing Leaders, and author ofA New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage,and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

One of the biggest and most disruptive shifts that the American workforce has seen is the vast diversity of several generations working together, and this generational gap has become an undeniable source of tension in the global workplace, which includes nonprofit organizations.

Yet only 8% of US companies even recognize the impact of diverse generations on teams. Here to sort this all out for us isTim Elmore, the founder and CEO ofGrowing Leadersand the author ofA New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage.

he following is a conversation between Dr. Richard Safeer, Author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Do you ever wonder what you could do to make your workplace happier, healthier, and more productive? Would you be interested in a roadmap to create a culture of health on your team and in your organization that keeps your people positive and more engaged?

Well, if so, my next guest can help. He isDr. Richard Safeer, the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being forJohns Hopkins Medicine, and author ofA Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization.

The following is a conversation between Jeremy Utley, Co-Author ofIdeaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Innovation doesn't come from a sprint or a hackathon, but rather is a result of maximizing ideaflow. My next guest offers a proven strategy for coming up with great ideas by yourself or with your team, and then quickly determining which are worthy.

Now that sounds pretty cool, doesn't it? He isJeremy Utley, co-director of Stanford's famed design school or d.school, and co-author ofIdeaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters.

The following is a conversation between Erin Lewellen, CEO of Global Citizen Year, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

One of the most innovative and forward-thinking nonprofit organizations to come into existence over the past 15 years is Global Citizen Year. It's also an organization that is continually reinventing itself in response to our changing world. And here to discuss that with us isErin Lewellen, the CEO ofGlobal Citizen Year.

The following is a conversation between Frank Fernandez, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The mission of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is to inspire and lead the region toward equity and shared prosperity for all. The foundation's strategic touchstone is TogetherATL, a collaborative approach with community stakeholders, donors, nonprofits, and others to examine complex challenges and to create solutions that build a thriving region.

And here to discuss this with us in more detail isFrank Fernandez, the President and CEO of theCommunity Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Frank.

he following is a conversation between Amy Freitag, President of The New York Community Trust, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The New York Community Trust is a community foundation for New York City with divisions in Westchester and Long Island. It is one of the largest community foundations in the United States, and it will be celebrating the centennial anniversary next year. There's been a lot happening, and here to discuss it with us, as well as what the future holds, isAmy Freitag, the president ofThe New York Community Trust.

The following is a conversation between Dr. Jean Greaves, Co-Author ofTeam Emotional Intelligence 2.0, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

As organizations shift to depend more on team-based structures, the pressure to develop high-performing teams is more critical than ever. And while it's crucial to have talented, bright people within a team, there's a dynamic that's even more essential to overall team effectiveness. That dynamic is Team Emotional Intelligence, or Team EQ. And here to discuss that with us today is Dr. Jean Greaves, EQ expert and co-author of Team Emotional Intelligence 2.0.

Welcome to The Business of Giving, Jean.

The following is a conversation between Dr. David Burkus, Author ofLeading from Anywhere, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

One of the world's leading business thinkers,Dr. David Burkus, helps leaders and teams to do their very best work. His latest book is titledLeading from Anywhere.In it, he tackles the key challenges that managers face, from hiring and onboarding new members from afar, to building culture remotely, tracking productivity, communicating speedily and avoiding burnout.

And he is with us now. Welcome to the Business of Giving, David.

The following is a conversation between Timothy Clark, Founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

If there was a guide, a playbook that showed you how you could build psychological safety in your organization, create an environment where your employees felt included, fully engaged, and were encouraged to contribute their best efforts and ideas, would you be interested in learning more about it?

Well, you're about to fromDr. Timothy Clark, founder and CEO ofLeaderFactorand the author of the bestselling book,The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation.Welcome to the Business of Giving, Tim.

The following is a conversation between Gustavo Razzetti, founder of Fearless Culture and author ofRemote, Not Distant, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Very rarely is there a question of universal concern that impacts every organization and every company. But today, there is. What will the workplace of tomorrow look like? And when, if ever, will employees return to the office? No one has examined this question any more thoroughly or skillfully than my next guest. He isGustavo Razzetti, the founder ofFearless Culture, and author ofRemote, Not Distant.

The following is a conversation between La June Montgomery Tabron, President & CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, founded in 1930, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, the foundation works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work, and life.

And here to discuss this work and a number of their recent initiatives isLa June Montgomery Tabron, the president and CEO of theW.K. Kellogg Foundation.

The following is a conversation between Soraya Alexander, President of Classy & COO of GoFundMe, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Classy is a social enterprise that helps nonprofits maximize their impact through a suite of world-class, online fundraising tools. GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise money for events such as celebrations and graduations, as well as for challenging circumstances like accidents and illnesses.

Earlier this year, these two organizations came together as one. And here to tell us all about it isSoraya Alexander, the President ofClassyand the Chief Operating Officer ofGoFundMe.

The following is a conversation with Jeroo Billimoria, chief facilitator of Catalyst 2030, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Catalyst 2030 is a fast-growing global movement of people and organizations committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, by 2030. Launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January of 2020, the organization is a social entrepreneur and innovator-led movement responding to this global call to action for people and planet.

It's also a learning organization. And earlier this year, it issued a report titled:Catalysing Change: Catalytic networks and catalysing collaboration towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals.And here to discuss those findings with us are Jeroo Billimoria, chief facilitator ofCatalyst 2030, and Cynthia Rayner, a consultant to the group.

The following is a conversation between Michelle Brown, founder and CEO of CommonLit, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially those in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. They have been especially busy since the lockdown and are now helping create solutions to address the learning loss that occurred as a result. And here to share that story with us isMichelle Brown, the founder and CEO ofCommonLit.

The following is a conversation with Julia Coffman and Dr. Chera Reid, Co-Executive Directors of The Center for Evaluation Innovation, and Denver Frederick the Host of The Business of Giving.

The Center for Evaluation Innovation,  or CEI,  partners with philanthropy to provide changemakers the space and resources needed to advance racial justice and create an equitable future. CEI leads evaluation projects, consults on strategy and learning, and supports field building through convening, organizing and research efforts.

And here to discuss this work with us are their co-executive directors,Dr. Chera Reid and Julia Coffman. Welcome to The Business of Giving, Chera and Julia.

The following is a conversation between Sean Mayberry, the Chief Executive Officer of StrongMinds, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Many people believe that mental health is last or at least should be last on the list of priorities when it comes to international aid and development, but my next guest maintains that it shouldn't be last, rather it should be first, and making it so would be a very wise investment. And here with us to explain that reasoning isSean Mayberry, the founder and CEO ofStrongMinds. Welcome back to the Business of Giving, Sean.

The following is a conversation between Jennifer Garvey Berger, co-author ofUnleash Your Complexity Genius: Growing Your Inner Capacity to Lead, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

As the world becomes increasingly complex, it might seem that humans are not capable of managing that level of complexity. My next guest, however, believes that is not the case as long as we can tap into our natural inclination towards connection, engagement, and creativity– all necessary skills to thrive in complexity. She isJennifer Garvey Berger, the Chief Executive Officer ofCultivating Leadershipand the author ofUnleash Your Complexity Genius: Growing Your Inner Capacity to Lead.

Recent events have compelled nonprofit organizations to change the way they get work done, how they deliver their services, and what they do to achieve a more just and equitable society. So, The Business of Giving has connected with those organizations that are doing this exceptionally well in a segment we call: The Paths Forward. Because there is more than just one way.

In this edition of The Paths Forward we’ll speak with team members atThe Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.

We’ll start with their CEO,Amit Paley, who will share his thoughts about their corporate culture.