People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Speaking with people of purpose, those making the world a better place
People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast amplifies the stories of inspirational people from across the Globe, philanthropy leaders, founders and CEO's of nonprofits, charities, for purpose business leaders as well social entrepreneurs. They are often inspired by their own experiences.
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#194 Olympian to philanthropy leader, Canada & Australia, Ian Bird CEO Community Foundations Australia
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe are delighted to welcome Ian Bird, the new CEO of Community Foundations Australia (CFA), to the Purposely Podcast. In this episode, Ian shares his vision for the future of Australian community foundations, drawing from his extensive experience as the former CEO of Community Foundations of Canada and his remarkable career as an Olympic hockey player. Interestingly, Ian represented Canada in field hockey at the Australian-hosted Olympics in 2000 in Sydney, as well as in South Korea. Havi...
SHORT Eric Ressler founder of Cosmic
April 17, 2024 22:47 - 6 minutes - 14.7 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Eric Ressler founder of Cosmic a creative agency for social impact organisations and brands. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message
SHORT Tracy Clark, CEO of Young Gloucestershire
April 17, 2024 22:44 - 7 minutes - 16.1 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Tracy Clark CEO of Young Gloucestershire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message
#193 'Passion for sport and transforming young lives through coaching', Jon Tanner founder of Coach For Life
April 14, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBWelcoming Jon Tanner, a former international hockey player and the co-founder of Coach For Life Foundation to Purposely where he shares his organisation's mission to inspire and educate the next generation of sports coaches. Founded in January 2021, the Coach For Life Foundation aims to elevate the quality of youth sport coaches in New Zealand. Their mission is clear: to inspire and empower coaches to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young athletes. Through fostering a connecte...
SHORT 'How to hire and lead for social impact', Vicki Cardwell CEO Spark Inside
April 10, 2024 18:00 - 4 minutes - 11.3 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Vicki Cardwell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message
#192 Stepping up to the role of CEO, mission driven leader, Helen Robinson, Missioner, Auckland City Mission
April 07, 2024 18:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBHelen Robinson, the Auckland City Missioner, recently shared insights into her career and the Mission's unwavering commitment to helping those in need with Purposely. Rising from the ranks, Helen was promoted to the role of CEO in April 2021, succeeding Chris Farrelly as the Missioner. Growing up in Johnsonville, Wellington, amongst a family of five, Helen describes her upbringing as one filled with love and warmth. Inspired by her parents' leadership within their community, she embarked on...
SHORT Derek Bardowell Author & CEO Ten Year's Time
April 03, 2024 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.96 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Derek Bardowell, Author and CEO of philanthropy advice and education company Ten Years’ Time. Derek lays down a challenge to the philanthropy world to embrace meaningful change and redress power imbalances and live up to its meaning - Phil meaning ‘live’ and anthropy meaning ‘humanity’. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...
#191 Building language rich environments for babies, Jilly Tyler CEO Talking Matters NZ
March 31, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutes - 91.7 MBIn a recent episode of the Purposely Podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Jilly Tyler, CEO of Talking Matters New Zealand, where we posed the fundamental question: "Why does talking matter?" Jilly underscored the critical role of early childhood, especially within the first 1,000 days, in shaping a child's development. Drawing upon international research, she highlighted a striking reality: by the age of four, children encounter significant discrepancies in the number of words they hear,...
SHORT What is contemporary philanthropy?, Stacey Thomas CEO The Wyatt Trust & SA Foundation
March 27, 2024 17:00 - 5 minutes - 6.06 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features the key elements of contemporary and successful philanthropy. Guest Stacey Thomas stresses the importance of; - Not doing harm - Putting the people you are wanting to serve at the heart of your decision making, intervention planning and service design’ ...
#190 Cancelling retirement to start a charity, Liz Greive founder Share My Super
March 24, 2024 17:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MBLiz Greive is the visionary behind Share My Super, a charitable organisation that facilitates donations to support marginalised young people and their families throughout New Zealand. Originally from the Lake District in the United Kingdom, Liz began her career as a social worker, developing a strong sense of justice and a deep passion for helping young people and their families. Life took Liz on a journey, as she fell in love with her Kiwi husband and moved back and forth between the UK an...
SHORT 'How to lead a network or representative body', Sarah Vibert CEO of NCVO
March 20, 2024 17:00 - 4 minutes - 4.66 MBWelcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Sarah Vibert CEO of National Council of Volunteer Organisations (NCVO), a charity that has been supporting thousands of voluntary and community sector charities and non-profits in England for over 100 years. Episode Highlights Challenges and secrets to running a successful network or representative organisation: - You are not goi...
#189 From corporate exec to charity CEO, Rich Easton CEO of Neurological Foundation
March 17, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBRich Easton, CEO of the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand, joins Purposely to share his organisation's mission and his remarkable career journey, which took him from corporate project management to leadership roles within the New Zealand charity sector. Additionally, he reveals his passion for the open road and his affinity for owning motorbikes. Rich's professional journey began in the early 80s in the telecommunications industry, where he worked for British Telecom. This experience p...
SHORT 'Leadership secrets for charity leaders', Debra Allcock Tyler CEO Directory of Social Change
March 13, 2024 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.92 MBWelcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Debra Allcock Tyler CEO Directory of Social Change on leadership. Episode Highlights - Normalising 'Imposter Syndrome' and how you should embrace self doubt and nerves to constantly improve and develop. - The power of constant learning -People are human beings and not job titles and needed to be treated as humans, 'deal with the ...
#188 Raising a charities profile and income, Liam Willis, Executive Officer, Gut Cancer Foundation
March 11, 2024 00:15 - 45 minutes - 104 MBLiam Willis joined the Gut Cancer Foundation in July 2019, taking on the role of Executive Officer after years of successful fundraising for non-profits in both the UK and New Zealand. His appointment as Executive Officer was a perfect fit for the Foundation, as their Board recognised the need to secure new sources of income to fulfil their mission. This mission involves funding vital research and raising awareness about gut cancers within the local community, with the ultimate goal of increa...
SHORT 'How to run a successful campaign', Jo Taylor Exec Chair of Pay What It Takes & CEO of The Siddle Family Foundation
March 06, 2024 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.22 MBWelcome to Purposely SHORT, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Jo Taylor Executive Chair of 'Pay What It Takes' (PWIT), a coalition between for purpose organisations and funders aiming to redefine philanthropy and reshape the funding landscape for the charitable sector. Their objective is to challenge the cycle of underfunding and organisational challenges by advocating for unrestricted fundin...
#187 Mission driven founder, Sarah Dann-Hoare founder & CEO Project Employ
March 03, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 121 MBSarah, a regular walker along her local beach, combines exercise with podcast episodes to help her learn, develop and find inspiration. On this particular occasion, she listened to an interview with Bianca Tavella, the founder of Fair Shot Café in the UK (on Purposely Ep #48). Fair Shot is a social enterprise café that supports young adults with learning disabilities in finding jobs in the hospitality industry. As Sarah immersed herself in Bianca's founder story, she experienced a profound ...
SHORT ‘Cause focused community foundation - impact and growth’, Rupert Abbott CEO of GiveOut
February 28, 2024 17:00 - 6 minutes - 7.83 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Rupert Abbott Executive Director of GiveOut a community foundation supporting LGBTQI communities. How? They pool donations from donors to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring that they have more of the resources they need to defend communities, tackle inequalities and campaign for lasting change. Rup...
#186 'Corporate executive to charity leader', Ah-Leen Rayner CEO Breast Cancer Foundation NZ
February 25, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 135 MBAh-Leen Rayner, the CEO of Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand, proudly hails from the western suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city - a proud 'Westie!' She stands as the sole member of her family to pursue higher education, successfully completing a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology and an M.B.A. Ah-Leen's illustrious corporate career spans three decades across diverse sectors. In early 2021, Ah-Leen made a transition to the charity sector, assuming the role of CEO at ...
SHORT 'Engaging government to deliver your mission', Angus Crowther co-founder Tanck
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes - 17.2 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Angus Crowther co-founder of Tanck. Angus shares how they help nonprofits and 'for purpose businesses' to communicate effectively with government officials. How ability to do this can positively effect your ability to make a positive impact and increase their reach. Episode highlights: - 'Providing technical details as well as a com...
#185 First CEO role, neuroscientist to charity leader, Daniel McGowan CEO Cure Parkinson's NZ
February 18, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutes - 80.7 MBWelcoming Daniel McGowan to Purposely, where he shares his organisation's mission and his career journey from research fellow to charity CEO. Daniel's extensive experience as a neuroscientist, health writer and editor, and company director make him the ideal leader for Cure Parkinson's NZ. As CEO, he is on a mission to cure Parkinson's disease and drive significant advancements in translational research for early diagnosis and disease progression prevention. Parkinson's disease is a progress...
SHORT 'What's required to be a successful charity', Philippa Charles Director Garfield Weston Foundation
February 16, 2024 20:17 - 4 minutes - 10 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Philippa Charles on what a charity needs to succeed as well the value she puts on fundraisers. Since its inception in 1958, the Garfield Weston Foundation has donated close to a billion pounds to good causes in the UK, granting between seventy and hundred million pounds annually. Despite the size and importance of the foundation's fi...
SHORT Philippa Charles Director Garfield Weston Foundation
February 14, 2024 17:00 - 4 minutes - 10 MBWelcome to Purposely Short, a weekly episode, featuring one of our friends or past guests and their expertise on a certain topic. This weeks episode features Philippa Charles on what a charity needs to succeed as well the value she puts on fundraisers. Since its inception in 1958, the Garfield Weston Foundation has donated close to a billion pounds to good causes in the UK, granting between seventy and hundred million pounds annually. Despite the size and importance of the foundation's fi...
#184 Leading a charity, inspired by lived experience, Monica Briggs MNZM
February 11, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MBAround 150 kids under 13 get diagnosed with cancer each year in New Zealand. The good news is that more kids are surviving, with an 85% success rate after five years. Monica's charity, Child Cancer Foundation, steps in where the medical journey gets tough, acknowledging the challenges during treatment and the heartbreak of families who lose a child to cancer. Their mission is clear – supporting these families through the full journey and to improve the cancer care that future families ex...
SHORT 'The power of philanthropy and giving circles', Jennifer Belmont CEO Wakatipu Community Foundation
February 07, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes - 11.1 MBWelcome to "SHORT," a weekly episode designed for brevity. These concise episodes aim to distill important content and offer listeners a focused opportunity to delve into specific topics. Each week, we feature inspirational nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, both familiar faces from previous episodes of Purposely and newcomers to the podcast. Episodes typically range from five to 15 minutes in length, released every Thursday. This week's SHORT episode features Jennifer Belmont, CE...
#183 'Leading an icons charity to transform mental health', Sarah Manley CEO Sir John Kirwan Foundation
February 04, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBIntroducing Sarah Manley, CEO of the Sir John Kirwan Foundation, who joins Purposely to share her organisation's mission. Sarah is a confident and motivated leader who is passionate about the potential of young people. Born in Chile, Sarah was adopted by her antipodean parents and grew up in the outback of Australia before moving to New Zealand at age 11 where she now resides with her son Lachie and partner Andrew. Although Sarah is relatively new to her role, having spent months rather tha...
#182 'Cancer does not stop for war', Dr. Susie Stanway Oncologist & Humanitarian
January 28, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBCancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. People living in countries affected by conflict and war, as well as those in politically, socially, and economically fragile countries, experience worse cancer outcomes compared to more stable regions. Conflict and war result in displacement, destruction of physical infrastructure and supply chains, and the breakdown of healthcare systems. As a result, preventive measures and crucial health screenings often do not take place. For example, S...
#181 How has philanthropy changed?, John Pepin CEO Philanthropy Impact
January 21, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBPhilanthropy Impact, led by CEO John Pepin, recently joined Purposely to share their mission of inspiring generosity and impactful philanthropy. The organisation has cultivated a diverse network, including philanthropists, impact investors, trust foundations, and charities. Through training, advocacy, thought leadership, and networking opportunities, Philanthropy Impact strives to create a collaborative space for individuals with different perspectives to foster a deeper understanding. De...
#180 'The Angel of Peckham', The late Camila Batmanghelidjh founder of Kids Company
January 14, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis interview features the late Camila Batmanghelidjh, and it was recorded and first published on Purposely in July 2020. Camila Batmanghelidjh, Child therapist and charity founder, born 1 January 1963; died 1 January 2024 Obituary - The Angel of Peckham Instantly recognisable in her colourful turbans and kaftans, Camila Batmanghelidjh became a familiar figure in the 2000s, as she toured TV studios to promote her charity Kids Company. Passionate and charismatic, she highlighted the pl...
#179 The rise of philanthropy advice and advisors, Emma Beeston author & philanthropy consultant
January 07, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MBWelcoming Emma Beeston back to Purposely to shed light on her latest book, "Advising Philanthropists - Principles and Practice," co-written with Dr Beth Breeze another former guest. Emma and Beth are well qualified when it comes to philanthropy thought leadership, they are also educators and prolific writers covering a range of topics related to philanthropy and giving. While philanthropy advice has been around forever there has been very little written about the topic. A profession often...
#178 Mary Rose Gunn founder & CEO of The Fore (Episode Revisited)
December 31, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBFirst featured on Purposely in July 2023, we explore Mary Rose's remarkable journey, the impact of The Fore (founded in 2017), and her mission to empower charity founders and social entrepreneurs. Mary Rose Gunn saw the need for a different kind of funding model – one that goes beyond traditional grants. Drawing inspiration from venture capital practices, The Fore provides early-stage seed capital to social entrepreneurs who are tackling pressing societal and environmental issues. By identi...
#177 'Purposely Heroes', with Mark Longbottom and Jon Duval
December 26, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBWelcome to the final episode of Purposely for 2023 This episode focuses on the origins of Purposely, the ‘why’ it started in the first place any why it has become one of the leading nonprofit podcasts in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. We celebrate a few of the ‘Purposely Heroes’ for 2023, founders of charities and social enterprises, those who had a dream about how they could help people or planet and then made it happen. These individuals embarked on incredible journeys of impact and ...
#176 Brit leading the way in philanthropy downunder, Jo Taylor CEO The Siddle Family Foundation
December 17, 2023 19:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBIntroducing Jo Taylor, the Chief Executive Officer of the Siddle Family Foundation, to Purposely. Jo sheds light on her professional and personal odyssey from the UK to Australia and the impact of her partner—a medical professional whose dreams of a life downunder set the stage for their move. We delve into her her leadership role in philanthropy and how the work she is involved in is reshaping the narrative around giving and philanthropy. After 23 years, Jo is now happily married to her ...
#175 Leading a cancer charity for young people, Nick Laing CEO of Canteen Aotearoa
December 16, 2023 20:36 - 52 minutes - 120 MBNick Laing joins us on Purposely Podcast to share his organisation's mission and his career journey from social worker to charity CEO. Nick shares his journey of coming out as a gay man during a time when societal acceptance was limited. This experience played a significant role in shaping his identity and influencing his approach to life. Nick's desire to make a positive impact led him to pursue a career centred around helping others. Fuelled by a deep motivation and a strong commitme...
#174 'Leading a billion pound foundation', Philippa Charles Director of Garfield Weston Foundation
December 04, 2023 08:29 - 53 minutes - 122 MBWelcoming Philippa Charles, head of the Garfield Weston Foundation, to Purposely, where she shares their unique approach to funding as well as her personal journey of turning her back on a corporate career to lead a charitable foundation. The Garfield Weston Foundation is not just any foundation; it has become one of the most generous and progressive family foundations in the UK. Since its inception in 1958, the foundation has donated close to a billion pounds to good causes in the UK, gran...
#173 Amplifying the stories of 'changemakers', Sarah Ramantanis co-founder of KOS Magazine
November 27, 2023 08:15 - 47 minutes - 108 MBWelcoming Sarah Ramantanis to Purposely, Sarah is the co-founder of KOS Magazine an online platform dedicated to amplifying the stories of changemakers across Australia, those who are actively contributing to their communities. From the founders of Lumni an interactive game helping people to practice self-care to All Things Equal a cafe working towards disability equality KOS Magazine is a platform aiming to inspire people to do good. Using the power of storytelling the platform aims to ins...
#172 Selling the joy of giving, Peter Winneke author of Give While You Live
November 19, 2023 21:13 - 50 minutes - 116 MBWelcoming Peter Winneke, the writer behind "Give While You Live," Peter isn't just an author; he's a seasoned 'generosity' advisor and life legacy, boasting over two decades of experience in strategic, impactful giving in Australia. His expertise spans the establishment of more than 100 philanthropic family foundations, making him an advocate of 'pragmatic guidance' in the world of philanthropy. "Give While You Live" doesn't merely shine a light on best practice giving; it's a roadmap for...
#171 For purpose creative agency, Eric Ressler founder of Cosmic
November 12, 2023 18:34 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBEric Ressler is the co-founder of Cosmic, a creative agency working with ‘for purpose’ and mission driven organisations across the USA. Eric and Cosmics journey, marked by a significant pivot from commercial and silicon valley startup clients to a commitment to empowering mission-driven organisations only. Despite struggling at school, Eric Ressler has gone on to have a successful career driven by a passion for creativity in various forms, from music and stop-motion animation to videograph...
#170 'First CEO role', leading for impact, Maria English CEO of Impact Lab
November 06, 2023 07:13 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MBMeet Maria English, the CEO of Impact Lab, a New Zealand-based organisation on a mission to make a positive impact in the lives of New Zealanders through their work with charities doing good work as well as funders. Ostensibly their work is focused on making investments work for communities and enabling people to lead the lives they choose. We explore Maria's remarkable career journey, to her first CEO role as boss of Impact Lab, and their unique approach to social value measurement. M...
#169 The accidental charity, Ren Fernando co-founder of ReLove
October 30, 2023 01:14 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MBRen Fernando joins Purposely to share her journey as a co-founder, starting ReLove. ReLove might be considered an accidental charity, as Ren and her co-founder Ben Stammer didn't set out with the explicit intention to start a nonprofit organisation. However, as you'll hear, their mission was always to make a positive and long-lasting impact. The Australian-based charity are focused on creating homes for those in need while addressing the pressing issue of environmental waste. Since 2019, ReL...
#168 Hospice Movement, David Burland former Deputy CEO of Hospice UK
October 22, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MBDavid Burland joins Purposely to share his valuable insights into the Hospice Movement and the broader charitable sector. We also delve into the roots of his purpose-driven career and his current role as an advisor. David's journey in the charity sector began in the late '80s. His first role after university was organising business exhibitions and it was during this period that he saw a job opportunity at the Royal Star and Garter Home, an organisation his grandmother had once been a volunt...
#167 Combining enterprise and charity, Lisa Gagliani MBE, CEO of Independent Arts
October 16, 2023 03:48 - 40 minutes - 92.9 MBLisa Gagliani MBE, the CEO of Independent Arts, has embarked on a remarkable career journey driven by a sense of purpose. Her professional path has evolved from an initial interest in the food industry to roles within the enterprise landscape, where she supported businesses, and eventually, she transitioned into leadership roles within non-profit organisations. Throughout her career, Lisa has worn various hats, from leading prominent national charities to her current role as the leader of a...
#166 Leading an industry to make a positive impact, Clay Dunn CEO of VOW for Girls
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBEvery year, an alarming 12 million young girls are forced into marriage before they even reach the age of 18. Doing something about this is, VOW for Girls CEO Clay Dunn who joins Purposely to share his charities vision and mission, which is a world where no child is ever forced into matrimony, and that they will play a crucial role in eradicating child marriage, to give each and every girl the right to shape her own destiny. So how do they do this? VOW for Girls collaborates with brands, ...
#165 Advocating for a sector, Sir Stephen Bubb Acting Director of the Gradel Institute of Charity at New College Oxford
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBSir Stephen Bubbs remarkable journey from a union representative to a leading advocate for charity CEOs and their organisation's is a testament to his unwavering commitment to positive change and the sector. We explore his decades-long advocacy for the 'Third Sector,' his influential role in shaping government policies, and his latest mission to establish the world's first-ever Research Institute dedicated to charity at New College Oxford. Championing the 'Third Sector': For decades, Sir St...
#164 Leading corporate philanthropy, Kate Brown Director of Westminster Foundation
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 99.1 MBKate Brown, a prominent figure in corporate philanthropy, recently joined the Purposely Podcast to shed light on her career journey with Grosvenor. Her story is one of evolution, from commercial and sustainability-focused roles to her current position leading their community and charitable initiatives. Kate's unwavering commitment is dedicated to supporting young lives and addressing systemic challenges. Although most of her work for Grosvenor has been in the UK, she spent ten transformative...
#163 Leading a family foundation and a sector, Belinda Morrissey CEO of English Family Foundation
September 18, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBLeading the English Family Foundation and serving as the Chairperson of Action Aid Australia, Belinda Morrissey emerges as a dynamic force for positive transformation in a world characterized by persistent economic disparities and looming environmental challenges. Her unwavering belief in the capacity of social enterprise to forge a fair, inclusive, and sustainable economy underscores her inspiring journey through investment, corporate purpose, and her current philanthropic focus on social e...
#162 Leading a corporate foundation, Paul Streets OBE, CEO of Lloyds Bank Foundation
September 11, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBPaul Streets OBE, CEO of Lloyds Bank Foundation, leads a corporate foundation that represents a modern approach to purpose-driven initiatives. In the UK, there are over 100 corporate foundations, each unique in size, income generation methods, and impact strategies. In England and Wales, corporate foundations function as independent charities with their own boards and staff, registered with the Charity Commission, following a similar model worldwide. Traditionally, corporate foundations wer...
#161 Leading a charity, Tracy Clark CEO of Young Gloucestershire & Infobuzz
September 04, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBTracy Clark, CEO of Young Gloucestershire (YG), has joined Purposely to share her remarkable journey in non-profit leadership and her organisation's mission to empower young people throughout the county to realise their full potential. Tracy is an inspiring and purpose-driven leader, embodying the ideal qualities of a charitable leadership including empathy, lived experience, a commitment to growth, both personally and as a leader. She places a strong emphasis on valuing and respecting youn...
#160 Empowering charities to engage Government and deliver their mission, Angus Crowther and Neil Pharaoh founders of Tanck
August 28, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBIntroducing Angus Crowther and Neil Pharaoh, Co-founders of Tanck, a consultancy firm transforming government engagement and advocacy for purpose-led organisations. Tanck's mission is to empower purpose-led organisations by providing the know-how and the strategy for impactful government engagement. The is B Corp certified consultancy firm is on a mission to level the playing field by countering the influence of lobbyists and private interests that often shape policy decisions. United by the...
#159 Launching a 'for purpose' start-up, Stephanie Pow founder & CEO of Crayon
August 21, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 83 MBStephanie Pow, the founder and CEO of Crayon, joins the Purposely to share her mission and her remarkable career journey. At the heart of Crayon, a groundbreaking online platform, lies a commitment: empowering parents to seize financial success. Stephanie, an accomplished Harvard graduate and former stockbroker, embarked on this transformative journey fuelled by her own parental experiences. Despite working in the finance industry, Stephanie was confronted unforeseen economic questions whe...
#158 Leading a sector to deliver real impact, Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg co-founders and authors of Modern Grantmaking
August 20, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBLeading a Sector to Deliver Positive Impact: Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg, Founders of Modern Grantmaking. In the pursuit of fostering positive change and meaningful impact within the grant-making sector, Gemma Bull and Tom Steinberg have united to form Modern Grantmaking. They both joined Purposely to share their journey as well as their mission to empower individuals within the sector to transform the grant making sector and deliver greater impact. Gemma and Tom's familiarity with the ch...