American Philanthropy
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsOne podcast for all the good you do. Stories, passion and fascinating people creating extraordinary impact in the world of philanthropy, service and charitable giving. Hosted by Shawn Wehan, CEO of Givsum Inc.
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Episodes
Running and Exercise Philanthropy w/ Andrea Kooiman and WeROCK
June 13, 2018 19:15 - 22 minutes - 36.4 MBUltra 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 li...
Quyen Tu w/ Business as a Force for Good
January 09, 2017 19:33 - 19 minutes - 31.4 MBBusiness 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 ...
Recovery Philanthropy w/ Wesley Geer and Rock to Recovery
October 05, 2016 06:20 - 20 minutes - 32.7 MBRock 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 Anony...
Special Needs Philanthropy w/ Sean Swentek and A Walk On Water
September 19, 2016 20:23 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBSean 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...
Overseas Philanthropy w/ Tracy Stayton & The 4tunate Movement
September 14, 2016 16:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBOn 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 th...
Prize and Venture Philanthropy w/ Lindsey Burris
September 07, 2016 15:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBInnovative 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 ...