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Sport, Philanthropy & Civil Society

Giving Thought

Release Date: 02/23/2021

Next Gen Philanthropy, with Sharna Goldseker & Michael Moody show art 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

info_outline Philanthropy, Domestic Violence & Partnering with the Public Sector, with Stelio Stefanou show art Philanthropy, Domestic Violence & Partnering with the Public Sector, with Stelio Stefanou

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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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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"

info_outline Philanthropy, Racial Justice & Funding Grassroots Organizing, with Lori Bezahler show art Philanthropy, Racial Justice & Funding Grassroots Organizing, with Lori Bezahler

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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.

info_outline Poverty, Participation & The Pandemic, with Jo Kerr & Sonya Ruparel show art Poverty, Participation & The Pandemic, with Jo Kerr & Sonya Ruparel

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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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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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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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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

info_outline Why Civil Society Matters More Than Ever, with Andy Haldane (and Neil Heslop) show art Why Civil Society Matters More Than Ever, with Andy Haldane (and Neil Heslop)

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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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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.

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In this episode we look at the relationship between sport, philanthropy and civil society through history and up to the present day. Including:

 

Sportspeople as donors

  • Big name examples of sportspeople who give generously: David Beckham, Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi
  • What drives this high-profile giving? Altruism, or brand-management/PR?
  • Lance Armstrong and the potential risks of making philanthropy over-reliant on the individual
  • Does the fact that many sportspeople’s careers end relatively early leave them searching for purpose, and can philanthropy fill that gap?
  • Can philanthropy be partly motivate by a desire to create positive narrative about wealth accrued through sport?
  • Is sport one area where people from poor backgrounds can become rich, and what does this mean for their approach to philanthropy?

 

Sportspeople as campaigners

  • Are some sportspeople perceived as campaigners simply by virtue of who they are?
  • When have sportspeople campaigned for change within their sport and when have they taken on wider social issues?
  • After many notable examples of campaigning by sportspeople in the 1960s and 70s, why did we see a decline in the 1980s and 1990s?
  • Are we seeing a resurgence in campaigning by sportspeople, with figures like Colin Kapaernick, Megan Rapinoe and Marcus Rashford coming to the fore?
  • How do sports fans perceive campaigning by sportspeople?

 

Sports and Fundraising

  • The long history of sporting charity fundraising events and the role of charity matches in the evolution of professional football
  • Sportspeople fundraising: from the traditional of testimonial matches to raise money for players’ retirements to sportspeople taking on charity fundraising challenges in other sports
  • Has the pandemic hit sports fundraising particularly hard, and what does this mean for charities that rely on running events etc?

 

Sports clubs and civil society

  • What is the history of the relationship between sports clubs and voluntary associations?
  • How did the development of sporting associations helped to foster civic engagement skills and ideals of mutual aid?
  • What is the role of modern sports clubs as corporate donors?
  • Is owning sports club a form of philanthropy…?
  • What role do clubs play in acting as community anchors and giving people a sense of shared identity? How can this inform social action?

 

 

 

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