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.
They used to call younger leaders “the next generation”, but don’t say that to Millennials or Gen Z. They consider themselves the Now Generation because of the issues that have been kicked down the road such as: social justice, racial inequity, climate change, food and housing insecurity, and have landed squarely in their hands.
Listen to a conversation between Grace Duggan, Jennie Wolfe, and Monica George about what they feel is needed to address and potentially create systemic change and what they see as their role and responsibility.
Hear how these younger philanthropists and thought leaders are potentially turning traditional philanthropy around. And in what direction they feel charitable giving should be moving.
Listen to what changes they are promoting in terms of their family’s philanthropy and charitable vehicles.
Learn about Cancel Culture and why there is an effort to eradicate it.
Find out how Covid-19 has changed how they are addressing their philanthropy.
Get to know a new generation of philanthropic leadership whose passion and thoughtful conversation can give us hope for a better future.
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.
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.
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.
