Philanthropisms is the podcast that puts philanthropy in context. Through conversations with expert guests and deep dives into topics, host Rhodri Davies explores giving throughout history, the key trends shaping generosity around the world today and what the future might hold for philanthropy. Contact: rhodri@whyphilanthropymatters.com.
The Philanthropisms podcast, as per the name, is about philanthropy. That's the concept of doing acts of goodwill for the welfare of other people. The most common expression of it is through monetary donations.
Philanthropisms is the podcast that analyzes and critiques this concept. What do Warren Buffett, Andrew Carnegie, and Elon Musk have in common? What about Michael Bloomberg, George Soros, and Jeff Bezos? These names are among the world's top 1%. But what else do they share in common?
It's their foundations, of course. All these wealthy individuals, and many others in various industries, practice charitable giving. But are these famous philanthropists after social justice? Or are they doing good for the tax deductions? All cynicism aside, charitable contributions can go a long way in supporting communities in need. Philanthropic dollars help nonprofit organizations pursue their missions. That is why it's important to understand how philanthropy works, its impact, and how to carry it best out. That's what the Philanthropisms podcast is about.
Host Rhodri Davies teams up with philanthropy experts to share their knowledge. The Philanthropisms audience doesn't need to be on any Forbes list to listen. Nor do they need to have a billionaire status. Or even have a charitable foundation in their name.
As long as they have curiosity and interest, the Philanthropisms podcast can prompt anyone to take action. Listeners can gain inspiration from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Or learn how Mark Zuckerberg got interested in public health. Many other philanthropic efforts impact other industries. Real estate, healthcare, and education are some of the more typical outreach points.
Philanthropy does not level the proverbial playing field. But where it counts most, it does give the less-equipped players a chance to get on the field. Philanthropisms shows how philanthropy can help change lives for good when done right. But there's no one way to do it, as this program shows.
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