From the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Giving Done Right is the show with everything you need to know to make an impact with your charitable giving. Whether you’re donating a few hundred dollars a year, a few thousand, or a few million, you might find yourself wondering: Where should I give? How do I know which nonprofits are effective? How do I know if I’m really making a difference with my donation? Join hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette as they welcome leaders and experts from throughout the nonprofit sector to answer philanthropy’s burning questions and bust some myths that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike. In a time when effective giving is especially crucial, Giving Done Right cuts through the noise and focuses on what you need to know to put your money to work.

Giving Done Right
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From the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Giving Done Right is the show with everything you need to know to make an impact with your charitable giving. Whether you’re donating a few hundred dollars a year, a few thousand, or a few million, you might find yourself wondering: Where should I give? How do I know which nonprofits are effective? How do I know if I’m really making a difference with my donation? Join hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette as they welcome leaders and experts from throughout the nonprofit sector to answer philanthropy’s burning questions and bust some myths that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike. In a time when effective giving is especially crucial, Giving Done Right cuts through the noise and focuses on what you need to know to put your money to work.
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Recent Episodes

February 10, 2026
We Need Your Help
Listeners share how the "Giving Done Right" podcast influences their philanthropic approach and suggest topics for future episodes, providing valuable feedback to improve the show.

December 2, 2025
Ezra Klein on Philanthropy’s Role at a Precarious Time
Columnist Ezra Klein discusses with Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette the critical role of philanthropy in addressing societal challenges amid political divisions, advocating for a shift towards a politics of abundance in this interview.

November 20, 2025
Lessons on Disaster Giving With Patty McIlreavy
President and CEO Patty McIlreavy discusses effective disaster giving with hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette, emphasizing pre-disaster vulnerability reduction and common donor pitfalls, in this interview.
63 total episodes available with 32 transcripts
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