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Usually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we want. This week, let’s talk about how we can extend our power just a little bit further, to our places of work.

There are lots of ways to serve as a financial ally to the planet and to our community. This week, we’ll talk about five ways that are probably easier than you might think.

1. Practice salary transparency.
2. Propose a socially responsible 401K option if your company doesn’t already have one. 
3. Take advantage of your company’s matching donations.
4. Participate in paid volunteer days or suggest them if they're not already offered.
5. Finally, hire vendors with your mission and values in mind. 

Links from today’s episode:

The Enduring Grip of the Gender Pay Gap | Pew Research

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/03/01/the-enduring-grip-of-the-gender-pay-gap/

Gender pay gap in U.S. hasn’t changed much in two decades | Pew Research

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/03/01/gender-pay-gap-facts/ 

ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:

Episode#42 Pay Transparency for Allies (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

Episode #9 When your company doesn’t offer a socially responsible 401K (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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This week let’s talk about a wildly successful student campaign to convince universities across America to divest from South Africa’s apartheid. This mini history lesson includes efforts from students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Harvard University, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Stanford, the University of California system, UNC Chapel Hill, and more.

This episode also briefly touches on the campaigns that have come after the anti-apartheid effort such as fossil fuel divestment, prison divestment and other current student campaigns.

Links from today’s episode:

15 National Universities With the Biggest Endowments | US News & World Report Oct 2023

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/the-short-list-college/articles/10-universities-with-the-biggest-endowments

The Anti-Apartheid Movement in the United States Was Fueled By Student Activists by Rita Omokha Teen Vogue May 9, 2024

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/anti-apartheid-movement-united-states 

Contemporary Divestment Campaigns: Tufts University Prison Divestment

https://sites.tufts.edu/prisondivestment/contemporary-divestment-campaigns/

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Episode#123 Title (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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This week let’s chat about using our consumer power for social change. Learn how our everyday purchases can become a force for good, from "buycotts" to boycotts to organized campaigns. Hear real-world examples of consumer-driven change, tackle the challenges of ethical shopping, and reveal strategies for aligning your spending with your values. Whether you're a seasoned activist or just starting to think about the impact of your dollar, this episode will inspire you to harness your consumer power and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable world. Tune in to transform your shopping habits into a tool for positive change!

Links from today’s episode:

The 2016 Campaign to remove Trump products from stores like Nordstrom, Sears, and Marshalls

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GrabYourWallet 

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Episode#36 Greenwashing 101 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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This week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world. From environmental sustainability to gender equality, learn how to screen out harmful companies and support those actively solving societal issues. Let’s also talk about how to leverage your shareholder voice to drive positive change. Tune in for actionable tips on making your investments a force for good while still keeping an eye on returns.

Links from today’s episode:

Sustainable Investing: An ESG Starter Kit for Everyday Investors by Kylelane Purcell and Ben Vivari

https://www.businessexpertpress.com/books/sustainable-investing-an-esg-starter-kit-for-everyday-investors/ 

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Episode#124 What to ask a financial planner if you want them to consider your societal values

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The philosophy of Effective Altruism captured the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley's elite - using reason and evidence to maximize positive impact. But is this clinical approach to the world’s problems really possible? And what happens now, after the shocking downfall of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, once a leader of the Effective Altruism community?

In this episode, let’s examine Effective Altruism’s core principles of earning to give, cause prioritization, and longtermism that drew in Bankman-Fried and many tech leaders. Did his professed altruism merely mask grotesque fraud and self-interest? Or was he a true believer whose actions undermined the very ideas he championed?

And more importantly, what can we learn when it comes to our own giving?

Links from today’s episode:

FTX’s Collapse Casts a Pall on ‘Effective Altruism’ Movement - The New York Times 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/13/business/ftx-effective-altruism.html 

Sam Bankman-Fried, Effective Altruism, and the Question of Complicity | The New Yorker 

https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-inquiry/sam-bankman-fried-effective-altruism-and-the-question-of-complicity 

Effective Altruism's Philosopher King Just Wants to Be Practical 

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/09/oxford-philosophy-professor-william-macaskill-effective-altruism-interview/671597/ 

The Most Good You Can Do by Peter Singer | Foundational text on Effective Altruism

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-most-good-you-can-do-how-effective-altruism-is-changing-ideas-about-living-ethically-peter-singer/8495814?ean=9780300219869 

Doing Good Better by William MacAskill | Foundational text on Effective Altruism

https://bookshop.org/p/books/doing-good-better-how-effective-altruism-can-help-you-help-others-do-work-that-matters-and-make-smarter-choices-about-giving-back-william-macaskill/7788582?ean=9781592409662 

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Episode#107 Dr. King's Radical Money Beliefs

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Here’s this week’s letter:
I got the day off for Juneteenth and I’m trying to think about ways to honor the holiday and incorporate it into my family’s annual traditions. We have a nice tradition in my family of volunteering on Thanksgiving, we love it, it’s fun, it brings the family together, it reminds us to practice gratitude. We usually spend some time that weekend learning more about Native American history as a family and that has felt right for my family. What can we do for Juneteenth to honor the magnitude of this day?

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth#:~:text=Freedom%20finally%20came%20on%20June,newly%20freed%20people%20in%20Texas.

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/884989263 

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Do you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic activities. But would you actually call yourself a "philanthropist"?

According to a recent report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, there's a major disconnect between the public's understanding of philanthropy and how people view themselves in relation to it.

While 60% of Americans donated to charity and 30% volunteered in the past year, only 20% considered themselves philanthropists. Even those actively giving of their time, talents and treasure don't seem to self-identify with that label.

In this thought-provoking episode, we'll dive into unpacking this philanthropic identity paradox. Why is there such a divide between our charitable actions and how we perceive ourselves? What's holding people back from embracing the "philanthropist" title?

And what might be the advantages of identifying as a philanthropist?

Links from today’s episode:

"What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits"

https://scholarworks.indianapolis.iu.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/b5904a8a-5081-42cd-bd44-56740b98fb67/content 

ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:

Episode#116 MacKenzie Scott's Giving Strategy and What We Can Learn From It

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Ever wonder how to separate the charities genuinely driving impact from those just paying lip service? In this candid episode, you'll get the inside scoop on a personal vetting process for ensuring your donations create real positive change.

You'll gain an insider's perspective on:

• Cutting Through the Fluff: Learn a litmus test for identifying charities with laser-focused, measurable missions (and calling out the vague, meaningless ones). You'll discover how to spot organizations articulating exactly what they aim to achieve and how.
• Examining the Origins: Dive into why scrutinizing a charity's founders and leadership is crucial for you. You'll gain insights into sniffing out misaligned values from the get-go based on an organization's origin story and current team.
• Reading Between the Financial Lines: Annual reports revealed! Walk through how to analyze where a charity's money comes from, what they prioritize spending on, and what to make of those much-debated overhead costs.
• The "Get to Know You" Tactic: Hear a unique approach of strategically deploying small donations to get on charities' mailing lists and volunteer - so you can truly understand their operations.
• The Sooner the Better: Learn why to start giving somewhere now while refining your long-term charitable strategy, as every dollar and day counts.

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with a framework for confidently vetting charities and ensuring your donations translate into real-world impact aligned with your values.

Links from today’s episode:

Americans know very little about charities, new poll finds April 2023

https://apnews.com/article/nonprofits-poll-philanthropy-626acbb7a3f140068d4c814cfeae23ab 

ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:

Episode#13 Why We Shouldn’t Worry About a Charity’s Admin Expenses (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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In a world grappling with climate change and animal welfare concerns, a new investment trend is taking root - vegan investing. This episode dives deep into the rapidly growing world of cruelty-free, plant-based portfolios.

We'll explore how vegan ETFs like VEGN are empowering investors to align their money with their values, without sacrificing returns.

Whether you're a hardcore vegan or a conscious capitalist, this eye-opening episode will inspire you to build a portfolio that lines up with your own societal values.

Links from today’s episode:

The World’s First Vegan ETF

https://veganetf.com/ 

ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:

Episode#119 Investing According to Islamic Principles

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Many Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how major corporations and Wall Street firms are making billions by operating prisons and exploiting incarcerated workers.

You’ll learn how to use the free Prison Free Funds tool to easily check if your 401(k), IRA or other investment funds are invested in private prisons and related companies. 

Most importantly, you’ll hear actionable steps you can take to divest your retirement savings from this industry. Whether it's contacting your employer about alternative fund options or choosing socially responsible funds, you'll walk away empowered to align your investments with your values.

Our money has power. By keeping it out of the prison-industrial complex, we can be part of the solution to end mass incarceration and build a more just society. 

Tune in to learn how to take control of your financial future while making a positive impact with your investments.

Links from today’s episode:

American Slavery, Reinvented. The Atlantic. September 2015.

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/09/prison-labor-in-america/406177/

Prison Free Funds

https://prisonfreefunds.org/

ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:

Episode 82 Divesting from Prisons

https://pod.link/1577031108/episode/04a729da60dd2f1eb0b27eaf1ac8853b  

(recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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