President of the Ford Foundation Darren Walker joins Phil and Grace for a conversation about bold philanthropic leadership, inequality, and the importance of investing in institutions that fight for justice. On the heels of his announcement that he will be stepping down, Darren also reflects on accomplishments and regrets from his tenure. In addition, Phil and Darren offer their different takes on whether “philanthropic pluralism” is really under threat.

Additional Resources:

Ford Foundation

“We Disagree on Many Things, but We Speak with One Voice in Support of Philanthropic Pluralism,” op-ed in The Chronicle of Philanthropy by Darren Walker and others

“Who Is Threatening ‘Philanthropic Freedom’” by Phil Buchanan, a response to the above op-ed

“Finding Philanthropy’s Forgotten Founder” by Darren Walker