The Giving Habit

Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we sat down with Fiona Higgins of Australian Philanthropic Services to understand structured giving, how younger people are starting their philanthropy earlier, and why you shouldn't wait until retirement to start giving back.

In this follow-up REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys looks back at his conversation with Fiona to underline the top pieces of wisdom that emerged during the episode, especially those that challenge the common misconceptions of money meaning everything in philanthropy.

Watch the full episode with Fiona Higgins: https://youtu.be/6eXvhmem-Tc

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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In this episode of The Giving Habit, Fiona Higgins (Specialist Advisor at Australian Philanthropic Services) comes on the show to explain how giving actually works in Australia, why waiting to give back is one of the most common mistakes, and why midlife is the best time to start.

Learn more about Australian Philanthropic Services: https://www.australianphilanthropicservices.com.au/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 — Intro

00:35 — Writing career and path into social impact

04:13 — Growth in philanthropy and structured giving

15:20 — Generosity as a family and learning practice

18:35 — Collective giving and younger donors

20:49 — Community foundations and local action

21:22 — Common misconceptions about philanthropy

26:29 — How to begin making an impact

30:04 — Domestic versus international giving

35:42 — Values-led, focused giving strategies

39:20 — Support, research, and measuring impact

41:48 — Emerging priorities: democracy and civic participation

44:54 — Start giving now: generosity in everyday life

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we spoke with Charity Council chair Theresa Goh on what it really takes to make lasting social impact, from the top leadership down.

In this follow-up REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys looks back on his conversation with Theresa to underline her fascinating insights into the importance of stewardship in philanthropic efforts, which frees changemakers from viewing success as the end goal.

Watch the full episode with Theresa Goh here: https://youtu.be/nOMF2SDNRtI

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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In this episode of The Giving Habit, host Stephen talks with Theresa Goh (Chair of the Charity Council in Singapore and author of Leading for Good) about what it really takes to create social impact that lasts.

Theresa shares her journey from mission-school roots to IBM, and why so many well-intentioned efforts in philanthropy fail without the right foundations.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

02:08 Theresa's journey into the social impact space

04:19 The importance of trust and governance in social impact

14:47 Key mindsets for social impact leadership

22:01 Trust as currency and its impact on outcomes

32:05 Myths about collective impact and trust building

44:54 The BLISS Framework: Behaviors, Virtues, and Systems Thinking

55:04 Board governance, succession, and organizational lifecycle

59:49 Practical habits for effective board leadership

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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Earlier this week, we sat down with Geoff Harris (Flight Centre co-founder and chair of Gate 8) to understand the power of mentoring the youth of today, as well as how to combine philanthropy and entrepreneurship to improve each other.

In this bonus REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys looks back at his conversation with Geoff to consider what we can learn from Gate 8, his communal office building that brings change-makers and businesses together to share expertise across sectors.

Watch the full conversation with Geoff Harris: https://youtu.be/VSHxEonDVFE

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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In this episode of The Giving Habit, we speak with Geoff Harris (Flight Centre co-founder and chair of Gate 8) about mentoring at-risk youth, how to move from career into philanthropy, and how Gate 8 creates new opportunities for social impact by bringing organisations together.

Learn more about the Harris Family Foundation: https://harrisfamilyfoundation.com.au/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Jeff Harris and his journey

01:12 Early childhood experiences and their impact

02:20 Risk-taking and entrepreneurial spirit

04:26 Supporting youth at risk and community impact

06:37 The story behind Flight Centre's success

11:21 Investing in Boost Juice and health food market

17:14 Pivot to purpose and structured giving

22:05 Building Gate 8: Infrastructure for social impact

35:10 Family legacy and intergenerational planning

37:14 Involvement with Hawthorne Football Club

38:06 Advice for young entrepreneurs and philanthropists

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we sat down with Gemma Collins, portfolio lead at The Hg Foundation, to hear why removing the barriers to entering tech careers can provide endless opportunities for disadvantaged children.

In this special follow-up REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys looks back at Gemma's own story of being inspired to create social impact, as we discuss how making a difference requires a lot less than people think.

Watch the full episode with Gemma Collins: https://youtu.be/i67gki8rvcI

Learn more about The Hg Foundation: https://www.thehgfoundation.com/

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In this episode of The Giving Habit, we talk to Gemma Collins (Portfolio Lead at the HG Foundation) about how inaccessibility into tech is one of the largest issues preventing social mobility, as well as focusing away from funding to ensure long-term change.

Learn more about the Hg Foundation: https://www.thehgfoundation.com/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

04:00 Why tech is a lever for social mobility

07:00 Creating 36,000 chances for young people

11:30 Who gets help? Focusing on underrepresented groups

13:30 Moving beyond funding: Fewer, bigger grants

16:00 Inside HG: Skills-based volunteering that helps

22:30 What makes a great charity partner?

27:30 Proving it works: Trials and measuring impact

33:30 Early results, AI and the future of tech jobs

37:30 Making tech careers normal for every child

41:30 Finding the gaps and funding what's missing

45:30 Why this work matters: Gemma on purpose

48:30 PR not ER: Avoiding burnout in charity work

55:00 Thank you Mrs Wade: Closing thoughts

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Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we sat down with founder of SilverChef Allan English AM to hear how he transformed his business to support a grand philanthropic goal of ending poverty for 1.5 million people.

In this follow up REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys underscores the most powerful moments from his conversation with Allan, including how he challenged the idea that generosity should come after success, instead making it the central reason to grow his business.

Watch the full episode with Allan here: https://youtu.be/z_q69ZhKfks

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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In this episode of The Giving Habit, Stephen is joined by Alan English AM, founder of SilverChef and the English Family Foundation, to talk about entrepreneurs using capitalism as a tool to support social impact and lift others out of poverty.

Learn more about SilverChef: https://www.silverchef.com.au/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:59 The origin of the rent-to-buy model for ovens

03:53 Applying system thinking to social impact

04:46 Transition from business success to purpose and philanthropy

08:14 Setting ambitious social impact goals and impact measurement

10:59 Engaging staff and customers in social impact campaigns

12:59 Family involvement and intergenerational legacy

16:10 International aid focus on women and microfinance

18:57 Building social enterprise in Queensland and government support

23:00 Impact investing and social enterprise funding

24:57 Challenges and complexities of social enterprise

27:05 Advice for social enterprise leaders and storytelling

30:06 The future of social impact in Australia

31:57 Family governance and succession planning

34:56 The importance of purpose and alignment

37:07 Closing remarks and gratitude

The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh

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