The Business of Giving

Dec 05 2024 559 ep. 29 mins

The Business of Giving Podcast artwork

Denver Frederick is the Host of The Business of Giving. The program is the only show of its kind that focuses on solutions to today's complex social problems. What's working? Who are the changemakers? How is it all being financed? The program addresses issues such as global poverty, affordable housing, clean drinking water, medical breakthroughs, and matters related to education.

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

How United Way NYC is Tackling Systemic Poverty and Equity: A Conversation with Grace Bonilla

Dec 05 2024 24 mins

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host, Denver Frederick. My guest today is Grace Bonilla, President and CEO of the United Way of New York City. With a lifelong dedication to helping New Yorkers thrive, Grace leads the organization in addressing systemic poverty, promoting equity, and strengthening communities across the city. The mission of United Way has always been c

How One Degree Is Simplifying Access to Social Services: An Interview with CEO Rey Faustino

Dec 04 2024 25 mins

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host, Denver Frederick. Accessing social services in the United States can be a daunting and confusing process, often leaving those in need struggling to find the support they require. One Degree, a pioneering organization, is changing that narrative by creating a user-friendly platform that connects families with critical resources, em

How Food4Education is Revolutionizing School Feeding Across Africa with Wawira Njiru

Nov 30 2024 34 mins

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host, Denver Frederick.Imagine a school where every child receives a hot, nutritious meal every day. For many in Kenya, this is now a reality, thanks to the innovative work of Food4Education. Joining us today is Wawira Njiru, the organization’s founder, whose work is transforming the lives of 450,000 children daily and reshaping how

Americares CEO Christine Squires on the Future of Health and Humanitarian Aid

Nov 29 2024 21 mins

I’m Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. My guest today is Christine Squires, CEO of Americares, a global health organization that has been improving health and saving lives for over 45 years.Under Christine’s leadership, Americares supports over 4,000 health centers in 85 countries, responding to an average of 35 emergencies each year while also addressing lon

Peter Laugharn of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation: A Visionary Approach to Global Philanthropy and Impact

Nov 11 2024 24 mins

I’m Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. My guest today is Peter Laugharn, CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, one of the largest family foundations in the United States. Under Peter’s leadership, the Foundation has doubled its grantmaking capacity and expanded its focus across seven core initiatives, tackling issues from homelessness and foster youth in th

Michael Dowling on Leading Northwell Health: Innovations, Challenges, and the Future of Healthcare

Nov 11 2024 35 mins

I’m Denver Frederick, the host of The Business of Giving. My guest today is Michael Dowling, CEO of Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider. Under his leadership, Northwell has grown from a single hospital into an integrated system, offering everything from ambulatory care to end-of-life services. Dowling is a visionary, redefining healthcare by addressing iss

How Pencils of Promise Is Breaking Barriers in Education: An Interview with CEO Kailee Scales

Oct 31 2024 31 mins

Education is one of the most powerful tools for creating equity and opportunity, but for millions of children worldwide, access to quality education remains a challenge. One organization is working tirelessly to change that. Joining us today is Kailee Scales, CEO of Pencils of Promise, a global nonprofit dedicated to breaking down the barriers to education in rural communities acro

Bridging the Global Skills Gap: Generation.org’s Seven-Step Approach with Dr. Mona Mourshed

Oct 28 2024 42 mins

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host, Denver Frederick, and today we have a guest who is transforming the landscape of employment around the globe. Dr. Mona Mourshed is the CEO of Generation.org, a nonprofit that has trained over 120,000 adults into new careers across 17 countries and 40 professions. Dr. Mourshed shares the powerful inspiration behind Generation: “Y

Advancing Philanthropy in Black Communities: An Interview with ABFE CEO Susan Taylor Batten

Oct 27 2024 39 mins

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host, Denver Frederick. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Susan Taylor Batten, President and CEO of ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities. For over half a century, ABFE has been a driving force in promoting effective philanthropy within Black communities, striving to advance equity and justice in the philant

Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play.: Chris Helfrich on Transforming Lives in Oakland

Oct 25 2024 30 mins

Welcome to The Business of Giving. I’m your host Denver Frederick. Today, we’re joined by Chris Helfrich, CEO of Eat. Learn. Play., the foundation founded by Stephen and Ayesha Curry to support children in their adopted hometown of Oakland, California. Focused on three pillars—nutritious meals, education, and play—the foundation has had a transformative impact on thousands