Summer road trip? Day at the beach? Looking for something new for your playlist? Check out these popular podcasts to enrich and elevate your giving—and be sure to let us know what else you’re listening to!
The Life You Can Save
The Life You Can Save works to change the culture of giving in affluent countries while dramatically raising annual donations to highly impactful nonprofits that reduce suffering and premature death, and improve life and livelihoods, for people living in extreme poverty.
Try these:
- How to Give Like Bill Gates, Even If You Have Little to Give
- Why Your Inner Control Freak Needs Taming When It Comes to Charitable Giving
- 4 Ways to Donate Better
Philanthropy Hour
Hear interviews with funders, nonprofit leaders, and inspiring individuals who are making a difference in their communities and our world.
We recommend:
- Bonnie Horrigan, The Bravewell Collaborative, on collaborative philanthropy
- Richard Woo, The Russell Family Foundation, on fostering relationships and lifelong learning
The Social Strategist Project
An initiative of the Georgetown University Center for Social Impact Communications, this collection of podcasts talks with people who think they can—and indeed are—changing the world.
You might start here:
- Andy Solomon and the Evolution of Philanthropy
- Yasmina Zaidman and the Balance Between Skill and Will in Driving Social Change
- Katya Andresen and an Impatient Approach to Making the World a Better Place
Stanford Social Innovation Review Podcast
Co-hosted by Eric Nee, editor-in-chief of SSIR, the podcast features talks and lectures by social change leaders.
Some top episodes:
- Debating the Role of Philanthropy in Democracy
- Strengthening Data Capacity in the Social Sector
- Learning How to Listen to Beneficiaries
- Get Out of Your Own Way: Challenging Your Mindsets and Behaviors
The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
Hear discussions around trends, issues, and opportunities facing nonprofit professionals and individuals embedded in the social sector. Learn what it takes to be an effective nonprofit leader through real-world stories and strategies from the people and organizations making a strong impact.
Try these:
- How to Become the Leader You Would Follow
- How to Become More Inclusive and Equitable in Our Nonprofit Organizations
- The Power of a Clear Vision
First Day Podcast
Produced by Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Fund Raising School, each episode is under 15 minutes and full of news and research on fundraising and philanthropy.
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Impact Boom
Impact Boom invites top social innovators, entrepreneurs, change-makers, designers, educators, thinkers, and doers to share their stories and inspiration focused on creating a lasting, positive social and environmental change.
You might start here:
- Easkey Britton on The Ebb & Flow of Life as a Changemaker & Adapting to Shifting Environments
- Tim Leeson on Authentically Building Resilient Communities & Telling Stories That Resonate
Smart Philanthropy
Spend just a few minutes with philanthropy consultant Kris Putnam-Walkerly and learn ways to save time and increase your impact. Each podcast is under 5 minutes.
We recommend:
- Stop the Board Docket Madness
- Six Ways to Identify Funding Partners
- What Differentiates My Most Successful Clients
Nonprofits Are Messy, the Podcast
Often the top nonprofit/government podcast on iTunes, Nonprofits Are Messy is a discussion of pressing issues faced by nonprofit leadership.
You might start here:
- You’re Doing Meetings All Wrong (with Priya Parker)
- Good People, Hidden Biases, and Navigating Your Blind Spots (with Anthony Greenwald)
- Unicorns, Superheroes and Nonprofit Leaders (with Vu Le)
What are your favorite podcasts? Be sure to let us know in the comments!