Field Notes in Philanthropy
The word philanthropy is a derivative of the Greek word Philanthrōpía, meaning love for mankind. It describes the ecosystem of nonprofit workers, organizations, donors, foundations and volunteers who make up the social sector. Field Notes in Philanthropy will host conversations to explore the places where politics, current events and philanthropy intersect and their impact locally and globally. Hosted by Patrick Center, News and Public Affairs Director, WGVU Public Media, PBS & NPR Tory Martin, Director of Communications and Engagement for the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Matthew Downey, Director of Nonprofit Services for the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Latest Episodes
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Episode 9: It’s Hurricane Season When disasters strike, they generate a surge of philanthropic giving among Americans of all walks of life, fueled by… -
Did you know that even a simple “let’s get coffee” request from a potential funder can cause nonprofit staff serious stress? During this live episode –…
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Episode 7: Why Net Neutrality Matters for NonprofitsDespite substantial public opposition, Obama-era regulations securing Net Neutrality – a principle…
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Episode 6: Tax Cuts and Giving If you’ve ever donated to a nonprofit, you know the power of the charitable tax deduction. You’re reminded in every…
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Episode 5: This One CountsThe 2020 U.S. Census is at a “high risk” for failure, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Given that the…
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Episode 4: That's a Lot of Letters The European Union is about to set the bar for digital data privacy. On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection…
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Episode 3: What’s the Story?We set out to talk about how and why journalists and the media struggle to cover the news of philanthropy. What we discovered…
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Episode 2: Sittin’ Here on Capitol HillPhilanthropy and policymaking came head-to-head in national conversations this winter during the tax overhaul… -
Episode 1: The Evolution of PhilanthropyWhen the Greek titan Prometheus stole fire from the gods to give it to the struggling human race, Zeus accused him…
