American Philanthropy

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Running and Exercise Philanthropy w/ Andrea Kooiman and WeROCK Jun 13, 2018

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Ultra marathon runner, Andrea Kooiman, and American Philanthropy host, Shawn Wehan, discuss the ever expanding genres of running and exercise philanthropy. Andrea is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of We Run Orange County's Kids (WeROCK), a nonprofit that provides after-school intervention programs for Middle and High School students in the Orange County, California area.

Based on the idea that life is like a marathon, the mission of We ROCK is to teach teenagers the important life skills of goal setting, self-reliance, discipline and self-confidence through the design and delivery of instructional programs focused on the proper training for, and completion of, a marathon.

Further insights in this podcast include story snippets involving the background history of Steve Prefontaine and the Steve Prefontaine Foundation, Dan Pallota and the AIDS Rides, and background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.

Contact: Shawn@givsum.com

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Music Notes

Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run
Dixie Chicks, Ready to Run
One Direction, Ready to Run
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Against the Wind
Forest Gump Soundtrack
Jackson Brown, Running On

Quyen Tu w/ Business as a Force for Good Jan 09, 2017

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Business and contract lawyer, Quyen Tu, shares the growing intersection between business and philanthropy in the exciting new arena of Certified B Corps and Benefit Corporations.

American Philanthropy host, Shawn Wehan, educates, entertains and inspires listeners regarding the history and current developments of businesses as a force for good.

Contact: Shawn Wehan

Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia and Bart Houlahan of B Lab.

Primary Links:

B Lab, Benefit Corporations, Patagonia, AND1, ETSY, WARBY PARKER, BEN AND JERRY'S ICE CREAM, and KICKSTARTER

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Givsum: Empowering Everyone To Be A Force For Good

FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community

Production Assistance:

Painter of Paws, Sean O'Daniels

Lindsey Burris, Impact Engine Consulting

Music Notes:

JACK JOHNSON, MOONSHINE

SAMPLES, CASTLE WALLS

U2, YAHWEH

LED ZEPLIN, MONEY

JAZZ LIBERATORZ, BLUE AVENUE

Recovery Philanthropy w/ Wesley Geer and Rock to Recovery Oct 05, 2016

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Rock to Recovery Founder, Wesley Geer, shares his personal story of recovery, his life as a rock musician traveling the world and his organization's mission/vision to soothe the restless souls of those in recovery.

American Philanthropy host, Shawn Wehan, educates, entertains and inspires listeners regarding the history and current developments of recovery philanthropy.

Contact: Shawn Wehan

Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation and the Rock to Recovery Fundraiser.

DONATE TO ROCK TO RECOVERY HERE!

Contact: Shawn@givsum.com

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Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/
FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community: https://oc.flocers.org/

Production Assistance

Reference Notes

The Almanac of American Philanthropy, Karl Zinsmeister & The Philanthropy Roundtable

Music Notes

Korn, Freak On A Leash, Narcissistic Canniball & Fall Away From Me
Hed P.E., Suck It Up
Van Hallen, Jump
Jimmy Hendrix, Purple Haze
Enya, No Holly for Miss Quinn
Pachelbels, Canon in D
Saint Motel, Just My Type
Deep Purple, Smoke on the Water

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Special Needs Philanthropy w/ Sean Swentek and A Walk On Water Sep 19, 2016

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Sean Swentek, A Walk On Water's Vice President, shares the organization's mission/vision of providing Surf Therapy to individuals with special needs.

American Philanthropy host Shawn Wehan educates, entertains and inspires listeners regarding the history and current developments of special needs philanthropy.

Contact: Shawn Wehan

Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of Special Olympics, Fish For Life and the Goodwill...as well as further background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.

Contact: Shawn@givsum.com

Show Sponsors

Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/
FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community: https://oc.flocers.org/

Production Assistance

Reference Notes

The Almanac of American Philanthropy, Karl Zinsmeister & The Philanthropy Roundtable

Overseas Philanthropy w/ Tracy Stayton & The 4tunate Movement Sep 14, 2016

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On Thanksgiving Day 2014, Tracy Stayton embarked on an adventure around the world to perform 34 service projects; giving back to others unconditionally and truly feeling 34tunate! Upon return, her inspiring experience has led her to begin the 4tunate Movement.

American Philanthropy host Shawn Wehan and co-host Lindsey Burris, tackle the challenging questions with Tracy as to what it was like to leave everything behind, spend a year abroad and return after pursuing service work around the world...expecting nothing in return.

Contact: Shawn Wehan

Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of overseas philanthropy, the inspiration behind the Peace Corps, the charity A Long Way Home and background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.

Contact: Shawn@givsum.com

Show Sponsors

Givsum: One Stop For All The Good You Do https://www.givsum.com/
FLOC, Future Leaders of Our Community: https://oc.flocers.org/

Production Assistance

Music Notes

Reference Notes

The Almanac of American Philanthropy, Karl Zinsmeister & The Philanthropy Roundtable

Prize and Venture Philanthropy w/ Lindsey Burris Sep 07, 2016

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Innovative Philanthropist Lindsey Burris and American Philanthropy host Shawn Wehan discuss two growing genres of philanthropy: prize and venture. Nonprofits such as the XPRIZE Foundation and GenNext Foundation are creating significant change and societal benefit by approaching philanthropy from the vantage point of innovation. Lindsey instructs and shares her personal experience as Development Director and Executive Director of two of America's top impacting organizations, as well as her next steps in advancing philanthropy.

Further insights include story snippets involving the background history of prize and venture philanthropy, the nonprofit charity:wate r and Scott Harrison, futurist Peter Diamandis, GenNext CEO Michael Davidson and background from the Almanac of American Philanthropy.

Contact: Shawn@givsum.com

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