Giving Ventures

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Ep. 119 - Implementing School Choice

October 13, 2026

Conservative and libertarian donors have made phenomenal gains in the area of education choice over the past 10 years. The question now becomes: how do we defend those gains? There are some phenomenal groups out there that are focused on implementation, particularly with regard to the three big pillars we've identified: 1) the supply of schools; 2) making sure parents know how to opt in their kids; and 3) defending against the onslaught of legal and public relations attention from people who...

Ep. 118 - Navigating Family Dynamics While Protecting Donor Intent

September 29, 2026

The legendary businessman and philanthropist Ed Snider was a titan of Philadelphia sports. He was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame, owned Philadelphia's NBA team, the 76ers, and even ran the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team back in the 1960s. But Ed's philanthropic legacy is just as illustrious. He helped found the Ayn Rand Institute, created the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets at his alma mater the University of Maryland, and established a charitable family foundation to involve ...

Ep. 117 - Revitalizing Higher Education with Prof. Robert P. George

September 15, 2026

American higher education is in need of serious reform. Campus protests and activist professors are just the tip of the iceberg. But over the past 26 years, Princeton University professor Robert P. George has been building a movement that's revitalizing American colleges and universities. In this episode of Giving Ventures, Prof. George joins Peter to discuss the success of the James Madison Program at Princeton, the many centers modeled on the Madison Program that have spread across the cou...

First Day Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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Giving With Impact · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How to (Not) Kill Your Community · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Giving Ventures?

Giving Ventures is hosted by Peter Lipsett. Its publicly listed email is josiah@donorstrust.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Giving Ventures?

The publicly listed email for Giving Ventures: josiah@donorstrust.org.

How many listeners does Giving Ventures have?

Podseeker estimates Giving Ventures reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Giving Ventures?

Giving Ventures typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established nonprofit executives, philanthropy and foundation leaders, academics, think-tank researchers, policy professionals, and former government officials with subject-matter expertise and evidence of meaningful institutional or public-policy impact. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership of a nonprofit, foundation, think tank, or academic initiative; Published policy research, reports, or other substantive work on philanthropy or public policy; Direct experience shaping nonprofit programs, charitable giving, higher education, or government policy. Recent guests include Craig Snider, Robert P. George, and Scott Centorino.

How hard is it to get booked on Giving Ventures?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Giving Ventures cover?

Recent episodes cover Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Charitable Giving, Public Policy, and Civil Society. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.