In the latest episode of the For the Love of Humanity Podcast, we explore troubling realities within the nonprofit sector.
Through a series of real-life stories, we highlight how far many organizations have strayed from their noble missions of community care.
From rigid, unsympathetic policies on grief leave…
…to discriminatory hiring practices…
…to unchecked demands leading to staff burnout…
…these narratives shed light on the systemic issues plaguing the field.
We discuss the importance of acknowledging these problems… and urge our listeners to join the effort to steer philanthropy back to its roots — truly loving and caring for our fellow human beings.
We also touch on life’s ultimate regrets… and encourage living in a way that aligns with our deepest values.
Join us in this episode — to engage in meaningful dialogue… and take steps toward transformative change.
Episode Overview
00:00 | Introduction: Why We’re Starting w/ Unbelievable Stories
01:19 | Welcome to the For the Love of Humanity Podcast
02:19 | The State of Nonprofits/Philanthropy: Real, Eye-Opening Stories
13:00 | Engage with Us: Share Your Stories
14:12 | Seeing Life… and Work… More Clearly
20:32 | A Vision for a Better Philanthropy
22:21 | Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement
Resources to Go Further
Here’s the book by palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware that we mentioned in the episode: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.
Here’s another book mentioned, the celebrated business management advice we know as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Dr. Stephen R. Covey.
As mentioned on the episode, Brené Brown teaches us that “clear is kind.” If you’d like to learn more about this, you can do so in her book Dare to Lead.
