Feb 6, 2023·edited Feb 6, 2023Liked by David Sasaki
Interesting conversation around philanthropy and how to make it more impactful. As someone who works and has worked in the philanthropy space over time, I am constantly reflecting on the power dynamics as well as how to ensure the money is going to the right organisations without really dictating the terms of engagement. Related a lot to the conversations in the podcast.
Wrote a public domain folk song, titled "George Philanthropist", in early 21st-century (which indicated how at least one Multi-Billionaire Oligarch historically obtained much of the money used to establish a "non-profit" foundation that gives "charitable grants" to tax-exempt "civil society" NGOs around the globe, to promote a politically partisan agenda).
I stumbled on the ProPublica and two other sites that rate non-profits awhile back when I learned how corrupt the American Red Cross is. Now, before I give to a non-profit, I check to make sure they are legit. This post was inspiring and reminds me I was googling how to get a job with the Gates Foundation a couple of years ago. Will check out your interview and playlist this weekend when it is raining.
Interesting conversation around philanthropy and how to make it more impactful. As someone who works and has worked in the philanthropy space over time, I am constantly reflecting on the power dynamics as well as how to ensure the money is going to the right organisations without really dictating the terms of engagement. Related a lot to the conversations in the podcast.
Wrote a public domain folk song, titled "George Philanthropist", in early 21st-century (which indicated how at least one Multi-Billionaire Oligarch historically obtained much of the money used to establish a "non-profit" foundation that gives "charitable grants" to tax-exempt "civil society" NGOs around the globe, to promote a politically partisan agenda).
I stumbled on the ProPublica and two other sites that rate non-profits awhile back when I learned how corrupt the American Red Cross is. Now, before I give to a non-profit, I check to make sure they are legit. This post was inspiring and reminds me I was googling how to get a job with the Gates Foundation a couple of years ago. Will check out your interview and playlist this weekend when it is raining.