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Break Fake Rules: Change Big Giving For Good

Stupski Foundation
Philanthropy
Democracy
Social Justice
Community Engagement
Rule Breaking
Politics
Racial Justice
Trust-Based Philanthropy
Inequality Media
Mcclatchy Foundation
Marguerite Casey Foundation
Climate Change
C3 Funding
C4 Funding
Disabilities
Covid-19
Stupski Foundation
Donor-Advised Funds
Latino Community Foundation
Civic Engagement

Some rules are meant to be broken—especially the fake ones! Break Fake Rules is a podcast that brings today’s news and big philanthropic issues into focus, challenging the self-imposed rules that shape the flow of money, power, and resources in America. Join Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation, and a rotating cast of co-hosts as they unpack the news of the day and engage in conversations w... more

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Why does philanthropy resist risk? Ralph Lewin, Executive Director of the Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund, joins Glen as co-host to bust one of the biggest fake rules in philanthropy. In this episode, Ralph and Glen make the case for embracing “philant... more

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Welcome back to Break Fake Rules! In the season three premiere, Jamie Allison, Executive Director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, co-hosts with Glen Galaich to discuss the fake rules we need to break to relieve the pressure nonprofits are under at... more

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Break Fake Rules is back! Join us for a new season of rulebreaking to change the future of Big Giving for good.

Get ready for more episodes, more often! This season, we're excited to welcome a few of our favorite rule breakers as recurring co-hosts.... more

That’s a wrap on season 2! In this bonus episode of Break Fake Rules, hear some of Glen and Claire’s favorite moments from the season. And spoiler alert - they drop exciting updates about what’s coming next season on Break Fake Rules.

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Jen Nguyen
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Sarah Longwell
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Ludovic Blaine
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Julián Castro
Former Mayor of San Antonio and US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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Episode: Don’t “Wait Your Turn” to Lead with Julián Castro
Jennifer Risher
Philanthropist and author of 'We Need to Talk, A Memoir About Wealth'
Episode: We Need to Talk About Money with Jennifer Risher
Ryan Easterly
CEO of the WITH Foundation, focusing on empowering individuals with disabilities and implementing innovative grant strategies.
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Episode: Take Bigger Swings with Ryan Easterly

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Glen Galaich
CEO of the Stupski Foundation and Host of Break Fake Rules.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
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    Whether you agree or not, Break Fake Rules is thought provoking, “Funders shouldn’t get to dictate where the money goes?!” Shaking things up in a sometimes overly cautious industry. Love it!

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Feedback highlights the desire for change in the philanthropic sector, emphasizing the importance of community voices and innovative approaches.
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On Grantee, Not Grantmaker, Survival with Farhad Ebrahimi
Q: How do you view recent efforts by foundations regarding taxation?
Ebrahimi expresses concern over the anxiety exhibited by foundations in opposing tax increases, arguing that it distracts from the urgent needs of communities facing real challenges.
On Grantee, Not Grantmaker, Survival with Farhad Ebrahimi
Q: What does it mean to be a philanthropic abolitionist?
It means advocating for a society that neither needs nor is capable of producing private philanthropy as currently understood, reflecting on how resources should not be concentrated in the hands of a few powerful individuals.
Breathe Through Fear, Act with Courage with Marc Philpart
Q: What do you see as the Black Freedom Fund's role in regards to reparations?
Marc emphasizes that reparations is essential and part of their core mission, with a commitment to working alongside allied institutions to achieve meaningful change.
Breathe Through Fear, Act with Courage with Marc Philpart
Q: How do you work with the narrative that foundations backed away after the pledges made between 2020 to 2023?
Marc explains that two truths can exist, acknowledging the fear many feel about systemic injustice while emphasizing the importance of not letting that fear prevent action or undermine their mission.
A New Era of Philanthropy with Dimple Abichandani
Q: What is one of the big fake rules you would point out from your book that you would want to start?
Dimple identifies the need to transform wealth instead of preserving it, moving towards a more just and sustainable future.

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Exploring the intersection of philanthropy, news, and social impact, this podcast focuses on the norms and rules that govern the philanthropic landscape in America. Each episode features conversations with thought leaders from various sectors such as nonprofits, government, and media, challenging the conventional wisdom that dictates how resources are allocated and how change is pursued. The show aims to inspire listeners to question existing structures and advocate for innovative approaches to giving and community engagement, ultimately striving for a more equitable society. Unique for its fresh perspective, it emphasizes the necessity of breaking outdated or ineffective rules to create a meaningful impact in today's world.

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