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PhiLab PodcastEN - Insights on "Women in Philanthropy" | Michele Fugiel GartnerThis week, we talk about Women’s Perspectives and Philanthropy with … MICHELE FUGIEL GARTNER - Lead Researcher for Philanthropic Foundations Canada and Adjunct Research Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration.---FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Fugiel Gartner:Website LinkedIn Podcast:Women in PhilanthropyArticles:Trust and Transformation: Canadian Women and PhilanthropyWebinar on Women in PhilanthropyNew Research funding for Women in Philanthropy---PHILABSite Web
2025-03-1408 min
PhiLab PodcastEN - Embracing the Space Between | Michele Fugiel GartnerThis week, we talk about Education and Philanthropy with … MICHELE FUGIEL GARTNER - Lead Researcher for Philanthropic Foundations Canada and Adjunct Research Professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration.---FOR MORE INFORMATION: Michele Fugiel GartnerWebsiteLinkedInArticleWeaving the space between: navigating identities and institutions as a third-sector pracademic---PHILABSite WebLinkedInInstagramFacebookAcademia---PRODUCTION TEAMLa...
2025-01-1709 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 12: Season 1 Wrap up & Reflections with Michele Fugiel GartnerWelcome to a special episode of Women in Philanthropy. It's our Season 1 wrap-up! Thank you to all the listeners who have joined us this season. In this episode, responding to requests, we're turning the tables as I delve into my own experiences and insights after interviewing 14 incredible women in philanthropy this season.
In the spotlight today: my unexpected journey into philanthropy and how curiosity and a research-driven mindset shaped my path. I'll share more about how the podcast came together and what we've learned in the process.
Season 1 brought up several important themes, and I...
2023-12-0130 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 11: Philippa Cornish and Ashling Cashmore, From Gift to GrantWelcome to the 11th installment of Women in Philanthropy! As we approach the conclusion of Season 1, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your steadfast support throughout the past year. Please stay tuned for our upcoming wrap-up episode next month.
Throughout Season 1, we've shed light on the diverse roles within philanthropy. The interconnections between these roles have become increasingly evident as you've followed our episodes. In this particular installment, we delve into how these roles coalesce within a single organization, focusing on the progression from securing donors' contributions to disbursing them to the community. This model is employed...
2023-11-0133 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 10: Kari Chaudhry, Social Impact InvestorWelcome to the 10th episode of Women in Philanthropy! In this episode, Kari Chaudhry sheds light on social investment as a powerful tool in the realm of philanthropy. She highlights the social power that comes with the combination of women, wealth and investing. Kari also shares her personal experience as a social impact investor, talking about her journey from the fashion industry to promoting social investment across the Atlantic.
Our wide-ranging conversation touches on the barriers which still exist for women and wealth, how we educate our girls on finance, and company diversity which remains more window-dressing...
2023-10-2421 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 9: Jessica Middleton, Social Insights SpecialistWelcome back to episode 9 of Women in Philanthropy!
In this episode, Jessica Middleton discusses her role as a social insights (not impact) specialist. Drawing together experiences in research, charities, and grantmaking, Jessica weaves together information on emerging needs, funding priorities, and grantmaking approaches.
Jessica challenges us to consider how we approach research and data within the philanthropic field. Are we being intentional about how much we are asking of our grantees and research participants? For which purposes? To what ends?
She describes the power imbalances within funding, but also within research, and challenges...
2023-09-0125 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 8: Danielle Walker Palmour, The AlchemistWelcome back to episode 8 of Women in Philanthropy! Thank you for your continued support of this podcast.
In this episode, Danielle Walker Palmour speaks with us about her roles across the philanthropic sector, from research and evaluation to leading a philanthropic foundation. As the Director of Friends Provident Foundation, Danielle's career development points to how one might find roles within foundations and, importantly, how the lack of diversity in these roles excludes many others.
Her approach to foundation work demonstrates the alchemy required to create social change through philanthropic vehicles. Her long-standing career has provided...
2023-08-0132 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 7: Zofia Sochanik & Juliet Valdinger, The ConnectorsWelcome back to episode 7 of Women in Philanthropy! Thank you for your continued support of this podcast.
In this episode, Zofia Sochanik and Juliet Valdinger describe their roles as philanthropic connectors. The philanthropic landscape is broad with various stakeholders, from charities, to foundations, to individual donors, government, private wealth advisors, etc. each seeking to create social change. More often than not these stakeholders remain siloed in their industries and organisations, leaving the fields' efforts at change fragmented.
Connectors are the people who are able to link and intersect across spaces. Zofia and Juliet talk about...
2023-07-0123 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 6: Veronica Bamford-Deane, Business for GoodWelcome back to episode 6 of Women in Philanthropy! In this episode, Veronica Bamford-Deane describes the potential of business for good. As a relationship builder between charities and businesses, Veronica talks about how she's engaged businesses in supporting social good. She offers a contemporary look at the tools businesses can use, how charities can see businesses as collaborators, and where businesses might need to focus next. Most importantly, she describes how businesses can create change through simple actions and collaborate successfully with charities through honest conversations.
Share your thoughts on our episode question: What methods can businesses use to achieve social...
2023-05-3124 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 5: Anna Bruni Sabhaney, Boundary SpannerWelcome back to episode 5 of Women in Philanthropy! In this episode, Anna Bruni Sabhaney shares her journey moving between civil engineering and the nonprofit sector. She prioritised her learning and the voices of those closest to the issue. In launching The Confluencers, Anna aims to help nonprofit founders connect with funders by shifting traditional funding power dynamics. She describes the elements of engineering which have helped her make the transition to the nonprofit sector and examples of funding agreements which could better help align all stakeholders.
Share your thoughts on our episode question: what practices from other fields...
2023-04-2924 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 4: Dr. Steph Haydon and Dr. Janis Petzinger, Philanthropy ResearchersWelcome back to episode 4 of Women in Philanthropy! In this episode, Dr. Steph Haydon and Dr. Janis Petzinger speak about their experiences and perspectives as academic researchers. As they share, philanthropy is full of hard questions which need examining. Research helps to develop questions and answer them in ways that improve understanding and influence practice. In their work, they use the lenses offered by management to study philanthropic institutions and people. Research helps to raise the right questions and provides a rigorous process for interrogating the knowledge we use to conduct our philanthropic work. Their research spans philanthrocapitalism, high...
2023-04-0331 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 3: Gosia Brzezinska, Changemakers' CommunicatorWelcome back to episode 3 of Women in Philanthropy! In this episode, we speak with Gosia Brzezinska, founder of BB Partners, an Advisory for Social Change. Gosia talks about her experience in political communications and her shift into philanthropy and change-making. In her role, she supports philanthropists and their organisations in their communication efforts - sharing their work, partnering with others, and expressing impact. In Gosia's words, "communication plays a critical role in enabling giving" through raising awareness and building trust. Yet, Western philanthropy receives most of our attention and interest, leading to gaps in our understanding of other giving...
2023-03-0320 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 2: Robin Heller, Fundraising ChampionWelcome back to episode 2 of Women in Philanthropy!
In this episode, Robin Heller speaks about her role as a fundraiser and President of The Athena Advisors Consulting. In Robin's words, fundraising helps "marshall resources for social change". Yet, money can often be an uncomfortable topic for people. Robin reflects on how the Board of Trustees, CEOs, and even jobseekers, can become more comfortable with their money conversations.
This episode is slightly longer as Robin answers a listener's question, "How can women better negotiate their salaries?" Reflecting a view that "there is enough", she describes how...
2023-01-1226 min
Women in PhilanthropyEpisode 1: Dilys Winterkorn, Philanthropic AdvisorWelcome to the first pilot episode of Women in Philanthropy!
In this episode, we speak to Dilys Winterkorn about her role as a Philanthropic Advisor, moving from a fundraiser to creating grantmaking programs for large charities. We also delve into diversity, equality, and inclusion within the philanthropic sector and how she brings all aspects of her identity into her work.
We end with rapid-fire answers to these questions:
Worst philanthropic jargon
Most inspiring trend
Next needed role
Share your response to our episode question: Where have you seen great examples of inclusion within...
2022-11-2219 min
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