A Podcast for the Philanthropic Community

Listen to discussions with experts from funding organizations, nonprofits, and more to learn about out-of-the-box programs and initiatives that are successfully tackling today’s biggest challenges.

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Hear ideas and strategies from funders on how they are maintaining human connection in the time of COVID.Topics:How are you building relationships with GranteesHow are you building relationships with FundersHow are you building relationships within your OrganizationWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
Human error is what will cause you to succumb to a cyber attack, education and caution are our best tools. In this episode, Cory Brester and Tammy Tilzey talk about the simple but important ways you should be protecting yourself and your organization from cyber attacks. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, […]
Trust-based philanthropy is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Given unprecedented challenges, organizations and applicants are having to work even harder to serve their constituents. Funders are asking how they can help by reducing applicant burden. Listen as funders discuss the following topics… Topics: What prompted you as a funder to consider reducing applicant […]
Announcement: This podcast is now “Connected Philanthropy” (formerly known as “Nonprofit Coffee Talks”) Listen to discussions with experts from funding organizations, nonprofits, and all walks of philanthropy to learn about out-of-the-box programs and initiatives that are successfully tackling today’s biggest challenges in the philanthropic sector as a whole. New episodes will be released every other […]
Sharmila Rao Thakkar, MPH, MPA | SRT Advising & Consulting, LLC Sharmila is a nonprofit & philanthropy professional with more than 20 years of experience in social services, public health and education. Utilizing expertise in leadership development, program implementation, resource development and evaluation, she coaches and advises clients on operations and administration, board development, grantmaking, […]
Listen to this Scholarship Coffee Talk where we will discuss how you are getting the word out about your scholarships.  Do you need the general community to better understand how you serve the community?  Do you need applicants, evaluation committee members, or new donors? How do students learn about your scholarship offerings? Do you solicit […]
Mandy Pearce, CFRE | Owner | Funding for Good In 2009, visionary, Mandy Pearce, founded her flagship company, Funding for Good, to equip organizations with all of the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. She continues to enjoy evolving this company to meet the changing demands of the nonprofit world. For over two decades, […]
Christian Spearow | Jitasa Christian is the General Manager, Bookkeeping & Accounting Services, and has been with Jitasa since the summer of 2010. It was his first ‘real job’ and he’s never left. He currently works as the General Manager of Bookkeeping & Accounting Services, overseeing all accountants here at Jitasa. Previously, Christian was the […]
Diane H. Leonard, GPC, STSI | dhleonardconsulting.com Diane is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and Approved Trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. Diane has recently become a Certified Virtual Presenter through espeakers. She is also a Scrum Trainer by Scrum Inc, Scrum Master by Scrum Inc, and Scrum Product Owner by Scrum Inc. credentialed by the Agile Education […]
Cynthia Adams | Founder and CEO| GrantStation.com, Inc. Cynthia Adams has been dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations identify and secure the funding they need to do their good work for well over 45 years. Cynthia founded GrantStation because she believes that grantseeking requires a thorough understanding of the funders and sound knowledge of the philanthropic […]