Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Givers, Doers, and Thinkers introduces listeners to the fascinating people and important ideas at the heart of American civil society. We speak with philanthropists, foundation leaders, reformers, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, religious believers, historians, sociologists, philosophers, journalists, and anyone else who will help us understand contemporary civil society’s achievements and failures. We also sprinkle in practical advice for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. This is the podcast for anyone interested in that vital space where philanthropy and civil society intersect.
Podcasting since 2020 • 86 episodes
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Latest Episodes
Rob Hays & What Great Board Members Get Right
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Rob Hays—business leader, philanthropist, and nonprofit board member. Rob reflects on the experiences that shaped his resilience in business and his approach to phi...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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Steve Zabilski & Rethinking the Overhead Myth
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Steve Zabilski, president and CEO of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, to explore how investing in fundraising and capacity can transform nonprofits. Drawing ...
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Season 9
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45:56
Season 9 of the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers: America at 250, Part III
Season 9 of Givers, Doers, & Thinkers launches this Wednesday, April 8! 🎉This season, we’re celebrating the “Givers”—foundation leaders and individual donors who are transforming our country by giving to charities and organi...
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Season 9
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Eric Cook & rescuing education from mediocrity
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Eric Cook, president and CEO of the Society for Classical Learning, to discuss the remarkable rise of classical education and its impact on American schooling. Eric...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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41:00
David Bobb & the quiet revolution in education
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer speaks with David Bobb, president of the Bill of Rights Institute, about the pressing need to revitalize civic education in America. Together, they explore how a deeper understand...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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