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Tom McPartland, CEO of ELMA Philanthropies on Navigating a New Era in Global Health and Development
>>> This episode airs on 1st December 2025 <<< This conversation offers an in-depth look at the evolving landscape of philanthropy, global health, and development funding, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. The discussion examines how current geopolitical and economic pressures are reshaping what effective partnership, sustainability, and impact look like for funders, governments, and civil society. The episode explores a wide range of thematic priorities includin
Nov 30, 20252 min read


How Philanthropy Can Invest for Environmental Impact with Sarah Butler-Sloss, Founder and Chair of the Aurora Trust and Member of the Sainsbury Family
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< This episode features an in-depth conversation with philanthropist Sarah Butler-Sloss, founder and chair of the Aurora Trust and member of the Sainsbury family. With more than three decades of experience in environmental philanthropy, she offers an expansive perspective on climate action, sustainable finance, regenerative agriculture, and the role of foundations in driving systemic change. The discussion begins with the origins and
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Dr Carrie Besnette Hauser and Molly Morgan of the Trust for Public Land: Ensuring that every person in the United States can live within a short walk of a park, trail, or green space
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< In this episode, they share how their organization is working to ensure that every person in the United States can live within a short walk of a park, trail, or green space. The conversation explores the strategies and partnerships that are transforming communities and connecting people to nature. Topics include: Turning schoolyards into safe, vibrant community spaces Returning land to Indigenous tribes and protecting cultural heri
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet: Turning Business into a Global Force for Environmental Good
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< Kate Williams, Chief Executive Officer of 1% for the Planet, joins the conversation to share how a simple idea—businesses and individuals committing 1% of annual revenues to environmental causes—has evolved into a powerful global movement. Founded by Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia) and Craig Matthews, 1% for the Planet has inspired thousands of companies across more than 100 countries to give back to the planet. With over $820 million c
Oct 27, 20252 min read


Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, on Turning Waste into Value, the Future of Reuse, and Why Policy Is Key to a Circular Economy
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< What are the real economics behind recycling and reuse—and why, despite decades of progress, are we recycling less of our growing waste? In this insightful conversation with TerraCycle Founder and CEO Tom Szaky, we unpack the market forces, policy levers, and behavioral dynamics that shape the global waste system. Szaky explains why recycling often fails to scale, how value—not technology—determines what gets recycled, and why the
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Anna María Chávez, President and CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation, on Philanthropy and Building a Culture of Giving Across Arizona
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< Anna María Chávez, President and CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation, shares an inspiring look into how one of America’s leading statewide community foundations is redefining philanthropy, partnership and social impact in Arizona and beyond. In this powerful conversation, Anna María discusses how the Arizona Community Foundation brings together individuals, corporations and nonprofits to drive meaningful change in education, af
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Gwen Lim, Head of Bridgespan's Southeast Asia Office, on High-Impact Corporate Giving
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< Corporate giving is evolving — from charitable donations to a powerful lever for sustainable...
Oct 5, 20253 min read


Logan Herring, CEO of The WRK Group, on Community Transformation, Youth Empowerment & Breaking Cycles of Poverty
>>> Click here to listen to this interview <<< How do you take one of Delaware’s most impoverished neighborhoods—long marked by...
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Ari Simon, President of Tambourine Philanthropies, on a philanthropy's "Sputnik Moment" in Science Funding
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< This episode features Ari Simon, President of Tambourine Philanthropies and co-author of...
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Prof. Jack Shonkoff on Connecting Science + Community to Transform Early Childhood Development
>>> This episode airs on 15 September 2025 <<< Professor Jack Shonkoff, Founding Director of Harvard University’s Center on the...
Sep 14, 20252 min read


David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, on Values-Based Banking, the Entrepreneurial Spirit and Expanding Financial Access
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< In this episode, David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, discusses how values-based banking can...
Sep 8, 20251 min read


CEO of New Philanthropy Capital, Jonathan Simmons on Why Giving Should Be Fun, Strategic and Accessible
>>> Click here to play this episode <<< In this episode, Jonathan Simmons, Chief Executive Officer of New Philanthropy Capital (NPC),...
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Empowering Women Into Work: Smart Works CEO Anna Hemings on Confidence, Coaching & Closing the Equality Gap
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< This conversation with Anna Hemings, CEO of Smart Works, dives into a simple, high-impact...
Aug 25, 20252 min read


Lyft CEO, David Risher, on Leading with Purpose, Driving Social Impact, and Reimagining the Future of Rideshare
>>> Click here to listen to this episode <<< In this episode of The Do One Better Podcast, host Alberto Lidji sits down with David...
Aug 18, 20255 min read


Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann Foundation: Developing Brazil’s Next Generation of Changemakers
>>> This episode airs on 11 Aug 2025 <<< How do you prepare leaders to solve Brazil’s toughest challenges? Denis Mizne, CEO of the Lemann...
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Jeff Bradach, Co-Founder of Bridgespan, on Achieving Impact and the Shifting Role of Philanthropy in 2025
>>> Click here to play this episode <<< In this insightful episode, Alberto Lidji sits down with Jeff Bradach, co-founder of the...
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Eleanor Harrison, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation, on Ethical Trade, Climate Action and Building Resilient Supply Chains
>>> Click here to play this episode <<< Eleanor Harrison, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation, explores how ethical trade can reshape global...
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, on Making Schools Great in India
>>> Click here to play this episode <<< Overview Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, shares how his team is transforming...
Jul 19, 20253 min read


Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International, on Protecting Children's Rights
>>> Click here to play this episode <<< In this compelling conversation, Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International, offers an...
Jul 13, 20253 min read


Emma Haddad, CEO of St Mungo's, on Solving Homelessness, Supporting Recovery, and Why No One Should Be Living on the Streets in 21st Century Britain
>>> Click here to play this episode <<< Emma Haddad, Chief Executive of St Mungo’s, provides a clear and thoughtful examination of...
Jul 5, 20253 min read
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