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The issues, stories, and people changing the world in philanthropy and the Jewish community. If you like "What Gives?" be sure to check out "Outside the Tzedakah Box" (https://honeycomb.org/podcast-outside-tzedakah-box/) a podcast on Jewish youth philanthropy from JFN's Honeycomb.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
In Episode 21 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, philanthropist, author, and JFN member Lisa Greer talks to host Andréws Spokoiny about philanthropic strategy, some common mistakes fundraisers and philanthropists make, and ways to strengthen relationships between funders and nonprofits.
Lisa is the author of the 2020 book, “Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference,” (Harper Collins), the first such book written from the perspective of a philanthropist.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
In Episode 20 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network, Dena Libman of the Azrieli Foundation and Jack Wertheimer of Jewish Theological Seminary talk about findings from Wertheimer's 2020 "Grantees and Their Funders" report, one of the catalysts for GrantED: Stronger Relationships, Greater Impact, a joint project of JFN and UpStart.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
In Episode 19 of "What Gives?" The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Cintra Pollack, an investor, philanthropist and JFN board member, talks about impact investing, generational differences, and balancing her family philanthropy with her Jewish Federation involvement.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Episode 18 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Israeli-American behavioral economist, Wall Street Journal columnist, and best-selling author Dan Ariely is an advisor to Keshet, the new donor-advised fund JFN and its partners brought to Israel. In this episode, he talks to JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny about strategies for promoting positive social outcomes, including getting people to be more philanthropic. They also discuss uniquely Israeli approaches to problem-solving, how Dan's personal history shaped his career, the cookbook he wants to write -- and much more.
Watch Dan Ariely's two special lectures for JFN here and here.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Episode 17 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Ilana Kaufman, executive director of the Jews of Color Initiative, and host Andrés Spokoiny discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, how Covid is impacting Jews of color, and how the Jewish community can do a better job of including and serving Jews of color.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Episode 16 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Guest: Rabbi Shai Held, President, Dean, and Chair in Jewish Thought at Hadar
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Episode 15 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from the Jewish Funders Network, hosted by Andrés Spokoiny.
Guest: Professor Lila Corwin Berman, Director of the Feinstein Center for Jewish History at Temple University and author of "The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex."
Music credits
"Believer" by Silent Partner
"Panda Clan" by DJ Williams
"Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North
"Ex Boxer" by Riot
"Blue Skies" by Silent Partner
"Rainy Sundays" by the 126ers
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Episode 14 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Guests: Jay and Shira Ruderman, of the Ruderman Family Foundation
Music Credits:
"Believer" by Silent Partner
"Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell
"Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero
"Plenty Step" by Freedom Trail Studio
"This is a Jazz Space" by Midnight North
"No Slope" by Freedom Trail Studio
"Mysteries" by Dan Lebowitz
"Mama's Whisper" by The 126ers
"Keep Dreaming" by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
"Heartland" by Silent Partner
"Rainy Sundays" by The 126ers
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Episode 13 of "What Gives?" the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Guest: Professor James Loeffler, Director of the Jewish Studies Program at the University of Virginia and author of "Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the 20th Century."
He is also the organizer of "How the Law Treats Hate: Antisemitism and Anti-Discrimination Reconsidered," an online conference on September 10 from 12:15-5:30 p.m. ET.
Music Credits
- "Believer" by Silent Partner
- "Web Weaver's Dance" by Asher Fulero
- "Bellissimo" by Doug Maxwell
- "Unknown Longing" by Asher Fulero
- "Summer Breeze" by Nate Blazer
- "Peaceful Conclusion" by Asher Fulero
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Episode 12 of What Gives? The Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network.
Guest: Jay Sanderson, President and CEO of the The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.
Music credits:
"Believer" by Silent Partner