Philanthropy Roundtable Interim President and CEO Christie Herrera sat down with Hilda Ochoa-Brillembourg, founder and chairman of The Orchestra of the Americas Group, for a discussion about her journey as a Venezuelan immigrant to the United States, her work managing an international portfolio of global financial assets and her passion for philanthropy, particularly for the arts. Watch this episode to learn more about how The Orchestra of the Americas Group is changing thousands of lives, and why Ochoa-Brillembourg believes the opportunity to train talented musicians, often from disadvantaged backgrounds, is also transforming their communities.Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

In this episode of “Doers to Donors: Innovators and Their Philanthropy,” President and CEO of Philanthropy Roundtable Elise Westhoff sits down with Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot, to discuss his journey to success and his commitment to philanthropy. Listen to this interview to learn more about Marcus’s devotion to causes like veterans’ mental health care, autism treatment and Jewish education. During this conversation, he also calls on others to get involved in charitable giving and “do something great.” Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

Philanthropy Roundtable’s interview series, “Doers to Donors,” highlights how innovators and self-made entrepreneurs are improving lives through charitable giving. In each episode, President and CEO Elise Westhoff sits down with a philanthropist to learn about their personal journey, passion for charitable giving and advice for those wanting to make a difference.Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

In the third episode of “Doers to Donors: Innovators and Their Philanthropy,” Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff interviewed Maureen Hackett, co-founder and president of the Hackett Family Foundation, and her daughter Kelly Hackett, who serves as the foundation’s vice president. The conversation centered on family and faith, two main drivers of the Hacketts’ philanthropy, which includes investing in mental health resources and research, advancing cancer research and treatment, and supporting efforts to provide a good, quality education for children. The Hackett Center for Mental Health was instrumental in helping children and families deal with trauma in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and continues its work today on mental health challenges in the COVID-19 era. Listen to this interview to learn more about Maureen and Kelly’s involvement in these efforts, their approach to charitable giving and their belief that “everyone can bring value to philanthropy.”Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

Philanthropy Roundtable’s interview series, “Doers to Donors,” highlights how innovators and self-made entrepreneurs are improving lives through charitable giving. In each episode, President and CEO Elise Westhoff sits down with a philanthropist to learn about their personal journey, passion for charitable giving and advice for those wanting to make a difference.Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

In this  episode of “Doers to Donors: Innovators and Their Philanthropy,” Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff discusses entrepreneurship and charitable giving with Jeff Sandefer, founder of Sandefer Capital Partners. Sandefer has devoted much of his life to education and co-founded a number of programs that benefit students in K-12 and higher education, including Acton Academy, Acton School of Business and Acton Children’s Business Fair. Listen to this interview to learn more about Sandefer’s deep involvement in helping children realize their aspirations by “seeing the world through their eyes.” Sandefer also urges other philanthropists to “be in the trenches and have humility.”Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

In this episode of “Doers to Donors: Innovators and Their Philanthropy,” Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Elise Westhoff sits down with Ray Dalio,  founder, co-chief investment officer and board member of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds. During this interview, Dalio discusses his journey, principles for success and commitment to a variety of philanthropic causes. Listen to this interview to learn more about the Dalio family’s passion and support for education, medical research, mental health, entrepreneurship and ocean exploration, among other things. Dalio also shares his advice for people looking to get involved in charitable giving, including his call for philanthropists to “make your work and your passion the same thing” and to be “radically open-minded.”Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube

Philanthropy Roundtable’s interview series, “Doers to Donors,” highlights how innovators and self-made entrepreneurs are improving lives through charitable giving. In each episode, President and CEO Elise Westhoff sits down with a philanthropist to learn about their personal journey, passion for charitable giving and advice for those wanting to make a difference.Learn more about Doers to Donors: https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/doers-to-donors/Connect with us on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube