Field Notes in Philanthropy

About

The word philanthropy is a derivative of the Greek word Philanthrōpía, meaning love for mankind. It describes the ecosystem of nonprofit workers, organizations, donors, foundations and volunteers who make up the social sector. Field Notes in Philanthropy will host conversations to explore the places where politics, current events and philanthropy intersect and their impact locally and globally. Hosted by Patrick Center, News and Public Affairs Director, WGVU Public Media, PBS & NPR Tory Martin, Director of Communications and Engagement for the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Matthew Downey, Director of Nonprofit Services for the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Field Notes in Philanthropy: It's Hurricane Season

Episode 9: It’s Hurricane Season

9/13/2018 • 48 minutes, 11 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: Let’s Not Get Coffee: A Live Podcast Recording from EPIP 2018

Did you know that even a simple “let’s get coffee” request from a potential funder can cause nonprofit staff serious stress? During this live episode – recorded at the 2018 Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy annual conference – our hosts and their special guests dive into a candid conversation about how unbalanced power dynamics between funders and grantees can manifest themselves even in the simplest of meetings. In front of a live audience, we explore how grantmakers and grantees can better work together - without adding to work.

8/27/2018 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: Why Net Neutrality Matters for Nonprofits

Episode 7: Why Net Neutrality Matters for Nonprofits

8/14/2018 • 44 minutes, 44 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: Tax Cuts and Giving

Episode 6: Tax Cuts and Giving

7/16/2018 • 39 minutes, 5 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: This One Counts

Episode 5: This One Counts

6/18/2018 • 40 minutes, 55 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: That's a Lot of Letters

Episode 4: That's a Lot of Letters

5/24/2018 • 35 minutes, 6 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: What’s the Story?

Episode 3: What’s the Story?

4/25/2018 • 44 minutes, 55 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: Sittin’ Here on Capitol Hill

Episode 2: Sittin’ Here on Capitol Hill

3/14/2018 • 35 minutes, 11 seconds

Field Notes in Philanthropy: The Evolution of Philanthropy

Episode 1: The Evolution of Philanthropy

3/13/2018 • 33 minutes, 41 seconds