The Giving Habit

Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we spoke with Cormac Russell, managing director of Nurture Development, to understand how traditional methods of philanthropy often fail communities my introducing change that leaves them dependent on outsiders.In this follow-up REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys breaks down Cormac's method for leaving communities stronger by harnessing their pre-existing qualities, and how we can implement giving back locally in our own social circles.Watch the full episode with Cormac Russell here: https://youtu.be/-0NLRnjrX_UThe Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh#philanthropy #charity #socialimpact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Giving Habit, we sit down with Cormac Russell from Nurture Development to rethink how giving can actually create lasting change by uncovering the strengths inside every community.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Transforming Philanthropy: The ABCD Approach05:51 Community Empowerment: Real-World Applications of ABCD11:55 The Role of Connectors in Community Building18:05 Balancing Community and External Support24:01 Health and Community: The Social Determinants of Wellbeing30:11 The Power of Community Engagement36:34 Navigating Power Dynamics in Philanthropy45:41 The Role of Evidence in Social Impact52:52 Focusing on Strengths Over Weaknesses56:36 Finding Community Support During ChallengesLearn more about Nurture Development: https://www.nurturedevelopment.org/The Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh#philanthropy #charity #socialimpact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we sat down with Fiona Higgins of Australian Philanthropic Services to understand structured giving, how younger people are starting their philanthropy earlier, and why you shouldn't wait until retirement to start giving back.In this follow-up REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys looks back at his conversation with Fiona to underline the top pieces of wisdom that emerged during the episode, especially those that challenge the common misconceptions of money meaning everything in philanthropy.Watch the full episode with Fiona Higgins: https://youtu.be/6eXvhmem-TcThe Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh#philanthropy #charity #socialimpact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Giving Habit, Fiona Higgins (Specialist Advisor at Australian Philanthropic Services) comes on the show to explain how giving actually works in Australia, why waiting to give back is one of the most common mistakes, and why midlife is the best time to start.Learn more about Australian Philanthropic Services: https://www.australianphilanthropicservices.com.au/CHAPTERS:00:00 — Intro00:35 — Writing career and path into social impact04:13 — Growth in philanthropy and structured giving15:20 — Generosity as a family and learning practice18:35 — Collective giving and younger donors20:49 — Community foundations and local action21:22 — Common misconceptions about philanthropy26:29 — How to begin making an impact30:04 — Domestic versus international giving35:42 — Values-led, focused giving strategies39:20 — Support, research, and measuring impact41:48 — Emerging priorities: democracy and civic participation44:54 — Start giving now: generosity in everyday lifeThe Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh#philanthropy #charity #socialimpact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week on The Giving Habit, we spoke with Charity Council chair Theresa Goh on what it really takes to make lasting social impact, from the top leadership down.In this follow-up REFLECTIONS episode, host Stephen Keys looks back on his conversation with Theresa to underline her fascinating insights into the importance of stewardship in philanthropic efforts, which frees changemakers from viewing success as the end goal.Watch the full episode with Theresa Goh here: https://youtu.be/nOMF2SDNRtIThe Giving Habit is brought to you by The Majurity Trust, building a thriving, sustainable Singapore for all. Learn more at https://www.majurity.sg/tgh#philanthropy #charity #socialimpact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.