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Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship

Listen to 350+ interviews on philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Guests include Paul Polman, David Lynch, Siya Kolisi, Cherie Blair, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bob Moritz, David Miliband and Julia Gillard. Hosted by Alberto Lidji, Visiting Professor at Strathclyde Business School and ex-Global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Visit Lidji.org for more information.

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37:06

Gemma Mortensen, Founder and Co-Creator of New...

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2023/05/15

New Constellations’ Founder and Co-Creator, Gemma Mortensen, joins us to advocate the value of big ideas, unconventional thinking, convening diverse stakeholders and imagining better futures. New Constellations was created to hold and grow new, experimental spaces for people to examine the moment of upheaval we are living through, and to imagine and begin shaping the better futures that can emerge from it; futures in which humanity and the planet flourish together. If you appreciate the power of

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33:12

International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) UK Executive...

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2023/05/08

Laura Kyrke-Smith is the IRC’s Executive Director in the UK and she joins us to discuss their work in supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK who come from Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Iraq, Sudan and beyond. This episode follows the earlier interview with David Miliband, President and CEO of the IRC, which aired in April 2021 and provided a global outlook of the IRC’s work. The IRC in the UK provides support through various activities, including orientation for newcomers, employment

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38:56

John May, Chief Executive of Cats Protection, on the...

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2023/05/01

Join us as we sit down with John May, Chief Executive of Cats Protection, one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the UK. Our conversation focuses on the power of volunteering and its evolution in today's world. Whether you're a people person or prefer the company of animals, whether you have a lot of time or just a little, there's likely a volunteering role out there for you. Drawing on his extensive experience as the former Secretary General of the Duke of Edinburgh's International

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38:16

Gary Haugen, CEO & Founder of International Justice...

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2023/04/24

Gary Haugen is the CEO & Founder of International Justice Mission (IJM), a global human rights organization that works to protect the poor from violence. The context here is not one of war, conflict or mass atrocities but, rather, the everyday violence present in many low-income and marginalized communities around the globe, such as gender violence, forced labor, human trafficking, sexual violence, police abuse and land theft. The issue is multifaceted, and so is our conversation. Are the proper

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33:15

President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, Mary...

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2023/04/17

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women's World Banking joins us to discuss the importance of women's financial inclusion. We look at the topic of women’s financial inclusion from various angles, including digital literacy, social norms and impact investing, and we also look at some of the research that tells us that this is not just a moral imperative but also an objective that makes commercial sense. Women’s World Banking is a 44-year old global non-profit organisation and they

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34:09

Chairman of the JDRF T1D Fund, Sean Doherty, on...

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2023/04/10

Sean Doherty is the Chairman of the JDRF T1D Fund — a venture philanthropy fund aimed at creating a market in type 1 diabetes (T1D) by using capital and expertise to convince venture capital, biotech and pharma to make the investments needed to cure T1D. In 2015, there was virtually no private investment in T1D; there was a gap between scientific advancements and the delivery of solutions to the people who need them. Today, the JDRF T1D Fund is one of the largest disease-focused venture

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29:31

Director at the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at...

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2023/04/03

Alex Skailes heads the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Bayes Business School (formerly known as Cass) and, on this episode, we explore the nature and drivers of mergers within the charity and non-profit world; we dive into the opportunities, challenges, incentives and research. Whether you’re based at a non-profit organisation, a for-profit commercial venture or both (or neither!), this episode will inform you and equip you as you ponder mergers. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do

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36:37

Executive Director of data.org, Danil Mikhailov, on...

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2023/03/27

Danil Mikhailov is the Executive Director of data.org — a nonprofit organization that is a platform for partnerships and is helping to build the field of data for social impact. They work with organizations from all over the world to increase the use of data in order to improve the lives of millions of people. At data.org they embrace a socio-tech perspective and appreciate that it’s not just about the tech... it’s also about the humans… those who collect the data, those who use the data, those from

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36:37

Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of the Innovation Accelerator...

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2023/03/20

Bernhard is the Head of the UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator, which he created in 2015. We explore the work of the Innovation Accelerator and the World Food Programme (WFP) more broadly. The WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 20,000 staff worldwide, working in more than 120 countries — saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of

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35:47

Rocket Learning: Unlocking the Potential of Early...

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2023/03/13

Co-founder of Rocket Learning, Namya Mahajan, joins us to share an extraordinary journey and remarkable work. Rocket Learning is a non-profit organization on a mission to revolutionise early childhood education (ECE) and early childhood development (ECD) in India by working closely with governments, parents and caregivers to create strong digital content that helps children develop during their early years. In this episode, we explore Rocket Learning's remarkable journey, from their idea to the

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30:01

Founder & CEO of Maanch, Darshita Gillies, on...

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2023/03/06

Darshita Gillies is Founder and CEO of Maanch, an impact management platform. They inform asset managers, corporations, philanthropists and funders on impact tracking and impact management within an ESG and sustainability context. Maanch is a B Corp that is leveraging technology for good and embracing an innovative approach. The focus in this episode is on mobilising capital towards sustainability and the conversation is of interest to a wide audience. Thank you for downloading this episode of the

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30:08

Founder and CEO of Hello Tractor, Jehiel Oliver, on...

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2023/02/27

Jehiel Oliver, Founder and CEO of Hello Tractor explains how they’re leveraging technology and innovative financing to help Africa’s farmers close the yield gap between what they grow versus what the global averages are across key commodities. Hello Tractor is an agricultural technology company connecting small-holder farmers to farm equipment owners with excess capacity. Their technology involves a small tracking device that goes onto the tractor; it gives the farm equipment owner the ability to

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29:58

Co-Founder and CEO of Sanku, Felix Brooks-Church, on...

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2023/02/20

Felix Brooks-Church is Co-Founder and CEO of Sanku, a social enterprise and non-profit focused on combatting malnutrition through food fortification in East Africa. They operate out of Tanzania and Kenya. Sanku works with local stakeholders in rural and marginalised communities to fortify staple foods by adding nutrients, vitamins and minerals; aiming to improve health outcomes in the process. In this episode we get behind-the-scenes insight into Sanku’s work and the value of food fortification. We

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34:55

CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, Jonathan...

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2023/02/13

Habitat for Humanity International’s CEO, Jonathan Reckford, sheds light on their efforts to tackle housing poverty in more than 70 countries by looking at the challenge through both equity and climate lenses. Jonathan provides insight on how former US President Jimmy Carter became a key supporter of their work and gives us a behind-the-scenes overview of this transformative non-profit with $2 billion in annual revenues. Habitat’s work involves innovative finance, extensive volunteering,

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32:23

Caroline Fiennes, Director at Giving Evidence, on the...

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2023/02/06

There is a robust body of research on 'what' donors fund. However, many questions around ‘how’ to fund need to be researched and explored more thoroughly. If you have $100 million available to fund a cause, do you give it all in one grant, do you make a handful of large grants or do you make a high number of small grants? In this episode we explore some of the big questions on how to fund; consider a range of dynamics, such as transaction costs and grantee perceptions; and call for more research in

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50:37

CEOs of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award...

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2023/01/30

Peter Kaye AM ESM and Stephen De-Wint, CEOs of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Australia and Canada respectively, talk about the work of the Award locally and across more than 100 countries. They provide first-hand insight into how the Award embraces non-formal education and transforms lives. This broad conversation looks at diversity, equity and inclusion; volunteering and mentoring; alumni engagement and connecting with the corporate world. Thank you for downloading this episode

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36:02

Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, Mike...

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2023/01/23

Mike Adamson is Chief Executive of the British Red Cross, an organisation with 4,000 employees, 15,000 volunteers and an annual income in 2022 of £400M. In this episode we explore the British Red Cross’ key focus areas, their roll in systems change and their approach to driving forward strategic partnerships. We also explore the importance of fostering trust between diverse organisations and stakeholders so as to create strong, collaborative impact. Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do

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32:46

CEO of the NASSCOM Foundation, Nidhi Bhasin, on tech...

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2023/01/16

Nidhi Bhasin, CEO of the NASSCOM Foundation, joins us to talk about tech for good in India and initiatives to drive digital literacy. The NASSCOM Foundation is part of the NASSCOM ecosystem — the biggest industry body representing the tech industry in India. Much of their focus is on going deep into rural areas and reaching that ‘last mile’. Inclusion is at the core of their strategic thinking. Digital literacy is a broad area and is of relevance to a range of segments including the elderly, girls

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33:29

Nick Grono, CEO of the Freedom Fund, on modern-day...

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2023/01/09

This episode looks at modern-day slavery and we host Nick Grono, CEO of the Freedom Fund — a collaborative fund tackling slavery and human trafficking globally. Many people think of slavery as something from 200 years ago but, in reality, it is a serious problem plaguing our world today — not just in developing countries but in the UK and US as well. The scale and prevalence of the problem is eye-opening. Nick Grono shares insight on key trends and statistics, and causes and solutions to this

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33:23

Shonali Banerjee of the Centre for Strategic...

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2023/01/02

We discuss the power dynamics of Global North / Global South philanthropy and explore the Centre’s work and research. Shonali leads the Centre’s research agenda on philanthropy in global growth markets, specifically Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. She is an expert in global philanthropy for development, and her previous work focused on the implications of new financial instruments in philanthropy and giving. The Centre for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) within the University of Cambridge

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