Untapped Philanthropy

Grants Shouldn’t Be a Riddle with Olivia Jones

In a new episode of Untapped Philanthropy, Olivia Jones, Senior Arts and Culture Funding Manager for the City of San Diego, joins hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantoni

What Does It Really Mean to Activate Good? Volunteerism, Identity, and Why Everyone Has a Role with Amber Melanie Smith

In a new episode of Untapped Philanthropy, Amber Melanie Smith, award-winning nonprofit founder, social entrepreneur, and creator of Activate Good, joins host Tim Sarrant

Why People Give: Identity, Love, and the Psychology of Philanthropy with Jen Shang

In a new episode of Untapped Philanthropy, philanthropic psychologist Jen Shang joins hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio to explore a fundamental question: what if

Imagining a Future Good: Trends, Action, and Joy with Trista Harris

In a new episode of Untapped Philanthropy, futurist Trista Harris joins hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio to explore how the social sector can prepare for an incr

2025 Wrap Up

In this season finale of Untapped Philanthropy, hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio reflect on the moments, shifts, and conversations that defined 2025 for the soci

Trust, Tech, and Threats: Building Cyber Resilience in Philanthropy with Chris Aurelio

In this episode of Untapped Philanthropy, we sit down with Chris Aurelio, Director of Security and Compliance at Fluxx, to explore how cybersecurity has become a cornerst

Power, Purpose, and Parity: A Conversation on Women’s Leadership with Gloria Feldt

This week on Untapped Philanthropy, Gloria Feldt, a nationally recognized expert on leadership, power, and movement building, joins us as our guest. As the co-founder and

Why the Next Big Thing in Philanthropy Is Small Groups with Emily Rasmussen

Guest: Emily Rasmussen This week on Untapped Philanthropy, Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine, explores how giving circles are reimagining community-driven phil

A Better Way To Fund The Environmental Movement

Guest: David Beckman This week on Untapped Philanthropy, David Beckman, President of the Pisces Foundation, challenges conventional thinking in environmental philanthrop

Is the Social Sector Stuck in a Cycle of Inefficiency?

Guest: Ori Carmel In this milestone 50th episode of Untapped Philanthropy, we welcome Ori Carmel, co-founder of Sowen, to explore the challenges and opportunities in how

Balancing our Sector: The Third Leg of the Stool: Corporate Philanthropy’s Role in Stability and Innovation with Graham Macmillan

Guest: Graham Macmillan  What role does corporate philanthropy play in balancing the social sector? In this episode of Untapped Philanthropy, Graham Macmillan, President

How Can Philanthropy Embrace the Future?

Guest: Trista Harris   Futurist Trista Harris returns to Untapped Philanthropy to explore the future of the social sector. She discusses the rising challenges facing phi

What Trends in Philanthropy Will Define 2025 and Beyond?

As 2024 comes to a close, Untapped Philanthropy hosts Kerrin Mitchell and Tim Sarrantonio reflect on a transformative year and explore what’s next for the social sector.

Alex Amouyel on How Newman's Own Foundation Empowers Change for Kids

Guest: Alex Amouyel In this episode, Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, discusses the foundation's unique model of directing 100% of p

Breaking Barriers: Roland Kennedy Jr. Talks Moving Philanthropy Toward Equity

Guest: Roland Kennedy Jr. In this episode of Untapped Philanthropy, Roland Kennedy Jr., Grants Director at the Carnegie Corporation, discusses how equity, trust, and tec

Introducing Coffee, Tea, & Philanthropy: Inspiring Conversations on Impact

In this special episode, Untapped Philanthropy host Kerrin Mitchell introduces the newest addition to our podcast family, Coffee, Tea, & Philanthropy. While Kerrin and Ti

Harnessing Technology for Global Impact: Inside GlobalGiving's Atlas Project

Guest: Victoria Vrana Discover how the groundbreaking Atlas project is transforming global philanthropy by creating the world’s largest database of nonprofits, making it

How Can Funders Effectively Support Advocacy Efforts?

Guests: Debby Bielak and Liz Jain In this episode of Untapped Philanthropy, Debby Bielak and Liz Jain from Bridgespan discuss their latest research on funding advocacy.

What Does It Mean to Align Data with Community Values?

Guest: Genevieve Smith  In this episode of Untapped Philanthropy, we are joined by Genevieve Smith, founder of GV Advisory, to discuss her unique approach to data practi

Breaking Down Data Barriers: Jesse Bourns on the Power of Collaborative Data Sharing

Guest: Jesse Bourns In this episode of Untapped Philanthropy, we sit down with Jesse Bourns, co-founder of DARO, to discuss the transformative potential of data sharing