Next Gen Philanthropy, with Sharna Goldseker & Michael Moody
Giving Thought
In this episode we talk to Sharna Goldseker and Michael Moody about their book Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors are Revolutionizing Giving, which is now available in an updated and expanded 2nd edition
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Philanthropy, Domestic Violence & Partnering with the Public Sector, with Stelio Stefanou
Giving Thought
In this episode we talk to Stelio Stefanou OBE, philanthropist and Founder of the For Baby’s Sake Trust (FBST) - a charity which focuses on working with parents to address the impact of domestic violence on the early years development of children.
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Modern Grantmaking, with Gemma Bull & Tom Steinberg
Giving Thought
In this episode Rhod sat down with Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg, authors of new book "Modern Grantmaking: A Guide for Funders Who Believe Better is Possible"
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Philanthropy, Racial Justice & Funding Grassroots Organizing, with Lori Bezahler
Giving Thought
In this episode we're joined by Lori Bezhaler, President of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation, to discuss the role of philanthropy in supporting racial justice and funding grassroots organizing or social movements.
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Poverty, Participation & The Pandemic, with Jo Kerr & Sonya Ruparel
Giving Thought
In this episode we talk to Jo Kerr and Sonya Ruparel, from UK charity Turn2Us, about poverty, participation and the impact of the pandemic.
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Participatory grantmaking, with Meg Massey & Hannah Paterson
Giving Thought
In this episode we talk participatory approaches in philanthropy and social investment, with Meg Massey, co-author of “Letting Go: How Philanthropists and Impact Investors Can Do More Good by Giving Up Control” and Hannah Paterson, Senior Portfolio Manager at the National Lottery Community Fund.
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Silicon Valley, Billionaires & Philanthropy, with Teddy Schleifer
Giving Thought
On this episode we talk to Teddy Schleifer, Senior Reporter, Money & Influence at Recode (part of the Vox Media group), about billionaires, Silicon Valley and philanthropy.
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Philanthropy in Brazil during the pandemic, with Denis Mizne
Giving Thought
In this episode we talk to Denis Mizne, CEO of Lemann Foundation - Brazil’s largest educational funder – about philanthropy in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic and the Lemann Foundation’s pivot to supporting vaccine trials in the country
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Why Civil Society Matters More Than Ever, with Andy Haldane (and Neil Heslop)
Giving Thought
In this episode we talk to Andy Haldane, Chief Economist of the Bank of England about his long-standing interest in civil society, why he thinks it is so important yet undervalued, and what sort of challenges and opportunities the coming years may bring. We also have some analysis and additional insight from CAF CEO Neil Heslop.
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Technology, Philanthropy & Civil Society, with Nanjira Sambuli
Giving Thought
In this episode we talk to Nanjira Sambuli about technology, philanthropy and civil society. Nanjira is a researcher, policy analyst and advocacy strategist based in Nairobi, Kenya and we had a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion about the intersection of tech and civil society.
info_outlineIn this episode we explore mutual aid: what is it, why is there so much interest in it right now and how does it relate to charity and philanthropy? Including:
- Defining the distinction between mutual aid and charity
- William Beveridge’s thoughts on mutual aid
- Peter Kropotkin and mutual aid as a fundamental element of human nature
- How does mutual aid relate to notions of solidarity and class identity?
- Why has mutual aid historically been so important for marginalised groups such as immigrant communities?
- Medieval mutual aid: the guilds
- Why did mutual aid become so prominent in the 19th century?
- What were the Friendly Societies, why were they important and why are they no longer around?
- How does mutual aid fit in with the post-WWII development of the voluntary sector?
- Why has mutual aid become so prominent as an idea during the pandemic?
- Is this a reflection of the unique circumstances of the pandemic or will it herald any longer-term changes in civil society?
- Does the enthusiasm for mutual aid networks demonstrate an unmet appetite for greater participation in addressing social causes?
- Is there a dark side to mutual aid? Can solidarity become exclusionary?
- Will the growth of mutual aid come at the cost of more traditional charitable giving and volunteering?
- Do mutual aid networks build social capital? If so, is it merely “bonding” social capital or also “bridging”?
- What is the role of technology in making mutual aid networks possible?
- What can we learn from other cultures of giving around the world in which mutual aid is much more prominent?
Related Links
- CAF Giving Thought blog, “Charity, Philanthropy & Mutual Aid”
- CAF Giving Thought blog “Philanthropy & Civil Society post-Covid: Key questions for the future”
- Excerpt from unpublished Giving Thought discussion paper on the science of giving: "Altruism, Evolution and Economics"
- CAF research on giving in East Africa
- NLGN report Communities vs. Coronavirus: The Rise of Mutual Aid
- Guardian long read, “The way we get through this is together': the rise of mutual aid under coronavirus”
- New Yorker, “What Mutual Aid Can Do During a Pandemic”
- Bloomberg, "A Visual History of Mutual Aid"
- Peter Kropotkin’s “Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution”