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Larry Kramer’s Hewlett Foundation Exit Interview
November 27, 2023

When Larry Kramer announced recently that he was leaving the Hewlett Foundation to run the London School of Economics, it marked the end of an extraordinarily productive tenure as the head of one of t

Jen Carnig, the Brand-Spanking-New Head of Spitfire Strategies
November 13, 2023

As the new president of the groundbreaking consulting firm Spitfire Strategies, Jen Carnig, who succeeds the legendary Kristen Grimm, might feel a little like whoever takes Megan Rapinoes place. It m

Ashwath Narayanan is Proof That There’s Hope for the Future
October 24, 2023

When our guest, Ashwath Narayanan, was 22, he launched Social Currant, a creative agency that is helping nonprofits and issue organizations use social media to reach audiences more effectively. By con

Stacy Palmer of the Chronicle of Philanthropy Reflects on Thirty Five Years as a Watchdog and Cheerleader for the Field
October 10, 2023

On our latest episode of Lets Hear It, weve snagged a giant in philanthropy. Our guest this week may well know more about philanthropy than any human walking the planet. Stacy Palmer created the Chr

Dena Kimball and David Brotherton on the Kendeda Fund’s Epic Journey
September 26, 2023

Spending out, spending down, sunsetting whatever you call it, its a tricky business.This year the Kendeda Fund will close its doors, having provided over one billion dollars in funding over the pa

Going Commando with Nima Shirazi of Spitfire Strategies and Citations Needed
September 12, 2023

Going Commando with Nima Shirazi of Spitfire Strategies and Citations NeededThis week on Lets Hear It, cynical-ish and salty-tongued Nima Shirazi of Spitfire Strategies and the hit podcast Citations

Tony Proscio Deconstructs Word Salad in the Philanthropic Jargon Space
August 22, 2023

We have an impactful episode deep-diving into how Tony Proscio, a thought leader in this space, has moved the needle on the innovation of language in nonprofit and foundation work. He and Eric partner

Tara Dorabji on the Power of Art and the Art of Power
August 07, 2023

As long as there has been art, there have been artists using their creativity to try to transform society for the better.On the latest episode of Lets Hear It, Eric speaks with Tara Dorabji, Vice Pr

Making Reparations a Reality: Blazing a Trail to Racial Repair with Trevor Smith
July 18, 2023

Join us in this thought-provoking and inspiring episode as we welcome Trevor Smith, the Director of Narrative Change at Liberation Ventures, an organization helping to strengthen the movement for Blac

Designing the Office Space for the Aftertimes - Emily Krone Phillips of the Spencer Foundation and Francis Court of Wondersphere
May 24, 2023

Lets face it, most of us will never work the way we did before COVID. The office is different, and how we learn, share, and connect are different. So what are we going to do about it?Emily Krone Phi