Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Hosted by Jeremy Beer and Jeremy · Jeremy Beer
4.9from 16 ratings
- 142
- Episodes
- 38
- Transcribed
- 16
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 220K
- YouTube views
About 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.
- Publisher
- Jeremy Beer
- Category
- business · news · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 31 Aug 2020
- Latest episode
- 27 May 2026
Latest episodes
38 of 142 episodes have a transcript.
27 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
William A. Schambra & the power of everyday philanthropy
20 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Nathan Bond & building beauty, business, and purposeful giving
13 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Romanita Hairston & building stronger nonprofits through regional philanthropy
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William A. Schambra & the power of everyday philanthropy
Published 27 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Then she noticed that the kids oftentimes showed up toward the end of the month and asked for canned food from her supply. And it turned out that their mothers were running out of food toward the end of the month. And so Portelia Taylor started teaching little classes for these mothers about how to make meals that are economical and they could stretch for multiple days and so forth. You know, here she is, a senior care facility, martial arts place, you know, homework club, welfare mother trainer. She's got she's all these things. Right. And if you're if you're an establishment philanthropy person, you would look at that and say, you have really you have really blurred your mission. […]
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- William A Schambra
- Nathan Bond
- Romanita Hairston
- Eric Cook
- David Bobb
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 220,336
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 16 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100
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- Quality
- 78
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 82
- Engagement
- 77
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Questions about Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Who hosts Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society?
Jeremy Beer and Jeremy host the show. Published by Jeremy Beer.
How often do new episodes come out?
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Does Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society take guests?
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