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The following is a conversation between William Foster, the co-author of Betting on the Tortoise: Policy Incrementalism and How Philanthropy's Support Can Turn Small Sustained Steps into Big Impact, Deborah Bielak, co-author of Using All the Tools in the Toolkit: Funding Advocacy for Social Change, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

A topic that's gaining traction among philanthropists and changemakers alike is the strategic funding of advocacy efforts, and I'm excited to have with us today two distinguished experts to discuss it. 

William Foster is a managing partner at the Bridgespan Group and co-author of Betting on the Tortoise: Policy Incrementalism and How Philanthropy's Support Can Turn Small Sustained Steps into Big Impact. His research provides a deep dive into how major policy victories are often not the result of sudden leaps, but rather the culmination of strategic incremental efforts backed by steadfast philanthropic support. 

And joining him is Deborah Bielak, a partner in the Bridgespan San Francisco office. She is the co-author of Using All the Tools in the Toolkit: Funding Advocacy for Social Change. It highlights the diverse strategies philanthropists can employ to drive policy and political changes that resonate with their objectives.

The following is a conversation between Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

 

Vilas Dhar is President and Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, where he merges technology and philanthropy to address social challenges through artificial intelligence. With a background in computer science, law and entrepreneurship, Dhar advises international bodies such as the United Nations and OECD on AI.

The following is a conversation between Father Edward "Monk" Malloy, the author of People First: Reflections on Leadership, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

 

Father Edward "Monk" Malloy is President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame, where he served as president from 1987 to 2005. He's the author of many books, including People First: Reflections on Leadership, a book that distills a wealth of leadership wisdom gleaned from his extensive career in education and community service.

Father Malloy has served on 32 separate boards, each offering its own unique challenges and lessons. These experiences have enriched his understanding and shaped his distinct perspectives on leadership, which he generously shares in this book.

The following is a conversation between Rip Rapson, President & CEO of The Kresge Foundation, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

 

The Kresge Foundation is a private national foundation that seeks to expand opportunities in American cities through grant making and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and community development. Based in metropolitan Detroit, the foundation is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. And here to discuss that and more with us is Rip Rapson, the president and CEO of the Kresge Foundation.

The following is a conversation between Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy and author of Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing), and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.


Sal Khan has been transforming education through Khan Academy, an online platform that brings top-tier instruction to students everywhere. Starting in 2008 as a way to tutor his cousin, it has evolved into a key educational resource covering subjects from math to humanities. It is dedicated to making personalized, mastery-based learning accessible to all by integrating technology into education. Its most recent evolution is Khanmigo, which aims to offer every student a personal AI tutor. And he is with us now. Welcome back to the Business of Giving, Sal

The following is a conversation between Aubrey Bergauer, author of  Run It Like a Business: Strategies for Arts Organizations to Increase Audiences, Remain Relevant, and Multiply Money Without Losing the Art, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.

Aubrey Bergauer is a trailblazer in the classical music world, known for her innovative approaches to arts administration. As a former Executive Director of the California Symphony, Aubrey achieved remarkable success in growing audiences and fundraising.