Field Notes in Philanthropy

Episode 9: It’s Hurricane Season

Did you know that even a simple “let’s get coffee” request from a potential funder can cause nonprofit staff serious stress? During this live episode – recorded at the 2018 Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy annual conference – our hosts and their special guests dive into a candid conversation about how unbalanced power dynamics between funders and grantees can manifest themselves even in the simplest of meetings. In front of a live audience, we explore how grantmakers and grantees can better work together - without adding to work.

Episode 7: Why Net Neutrality Matters for Nonprofits

Episode 6: Tax Cuts and Giving

Episode 5: This One Counts

Episode 4: That's a Lot of Letters

Episode 3: What’s the Story?

Episode 2: Sittin’ Here on Capitol Hill

Episode 2: Sittin’ Here on Capitol Hill Philanthropy and policymaking came head-to-head in national conversations this winter during the tax overhaul debates. Among many others, foundation leaders and associations jumped in to advocate on behalf of the charitable sector. But many foundations have the means, the expertise, and the will to shape other kinds of public policy – the kinds that shape our communities, governance, and daily lives. Vikki Spruill, President and CEO of the Council on

Episode 1: The Evolution of Philanthropy