Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd.’s Podcast

Philanthropy in the New Normal is a monthly Podcast Series produced by Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd. This limited series looks at how philanthropy has been impacted by the events of 2020; the global health crisis, the economic downturn in great part created by the Pandemic, the displacement of people and damage to the environment caused by an accelerating global warming and the spotlight that has been focused on social justice and racial inequalities. These challenges of 2020 will continue into 2021 and perhaps for years after that.

Throughout the series we will explore where philanthropy fits in terms of addressing systemic issues, protecting the safety net for marginalized and disenfranchised populations and providing an opportunity for more people to get involved.

The podcast series is available for free on the firm’s website, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you go to listen to podcasts.

 

Episode 2 | How Philanthropy is Changing; a 20-Year Perspective

Tom Burroughes, Group Editor at Family Wealth Report, and Betsy Brill, President of Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd explore the ways in which philanthropy has changed since 2000 when the firm was established and what factors are influencing and shaping the philanthropic sector going forward.

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A few highlights of their conversation:

  • In the early 2000’s there was around $10B in philanthropic assets and now it is over $130B.
  • A whole new set of philanthropic paradigms and strategies have been put to work resulting in less noblesse oblige and more strategic philanthropy.
  • Technology and media now play a far more significant role.
  • Women and Millennials are now the driving forces behind philanthropy.
  • Philanthropy is a mainstream topic in the media.
  • Recommendations for donors to help them achieve greater impact with their charitable dollars.

 

Episode 1 | 2020 Year End Giving: What You Need to Know!

Betsy Brill, President of Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd., John LaFleur and Mollie Bunis, Managing Directors of the firm, discuss how the challenges of 2020 are affecting charitable giving as we approach year end.

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Among the topics discussed are:

  • How the CARES act affects charitable giving in 2020.
  • The precarious state of the non-profit community and what donors need to know and do to protect organizations they have historically supported.
  • Why it is critical for donors to take a more proactive stance around how they give, to whom and how much.
  • What donors can do to achieve greater impact with their charitable gifts including considering non-cash assets (art, collectables, real estate and appreciated stock) as a way to support their charitable interests.
  • How and why donors need to think of themselves as partners to organizations and institutions not just sources of funds.