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.
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Alicia Manning & the richness of reciprocity
INTERVIEW
Jeremy speaks with Alicia Manning about her work at The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, how civil society is failing and where it is surprisingly robust, the importance of reciprocity in the world of philanthropy, and how she would advise a donor who wants to give away $20 million.
PRACTICALITIES
Chris Kuetemeyer shares three takeaways that every fundraiser working in major gifts fundraising needs to remember when approaching donors. Chris quotes one of his favorite colleagues: "I don't have time for fake relationships."
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Alicia Manning is a Senior Program Director at The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. Learn more about her and the foundation's work here: https://www.bradleyfdn.org/our-people/alicia-l.-manning.
Chris Kuetemeyer is a Managing Director at American Philanthropic and the former VP of Annual Giving at FOCUS. You can reach out to Chris here: https://www.americanphilanthropic.com/leaders/chris-kuetemeyer/.
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