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The Philanthropists

Quanda Allen, Meredith Hanley

Booking Overview

This weekly interview podcast focuses on personal philanthropy, generosity, and measurable social impact, featuring notable philanthropists, advocates, civic leaders, and people whose lived experiences drive purposeful giving. PR agencies could credibly pitch foundation leaders, nonprofit executives, social-impact founders, advocacy leaders, and public figures with authentic giving stories or cause-related expertise; booking difficulty is likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 15 subscribers

Instagram: 22 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@thephilanthropistspodcast.org

jack@goodpoint.nyc

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Host

Quanda Allen - Co-host of a weekly video podcast exploring philanthropy, generosity, purpose, and social impact.

Meredith Hanley - Co-host of a weekly video podcast exploring philanthropy, generosity, purpose, and social impact.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience leading, supporting, or advancing philanthropic, nonprofit, advocacy, or social-impact work, combined with an authentic personal story and demonstrable community impact.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a foundation, nonprofit, or social-impact initiative, Advanced advocacy or public awareness around a significant social issue, Created measurable change through giving, volunteering, mentorship, or community leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

Judy Harris - Personal Loss, Mental-health Advocacy, Crisis Response, Grief, Philanthropy, Stigma, And Purposeful Giving.

Norm Ornstein - Serious Mental Illness, Mental-health Advocacy, Crisis Response, Grief, Philanthropy, Stigma, And Policy Reform.

Recent Topics

Philanthropy, Social Impact, Nonprofit, Generosity, Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Philanthropists
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MTV Co-Founder Tom Freston: What the World Taught Him About Giving

October 07, 2026

MTV co-founder and former Viacom CEO Tom Freston on getting fired twice, rebuilding media in Afghanistan, and nearly two decades chairing the ONE Campaign.Before MTV, Tom was running a clothing import business between New Delhi and Kabul. It made millions, then disappeared almost overnight when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan and new US quotas cut off imports from India. He was 33, back in New York, and in debt.What came next: helping build MTV into a network in 75 countries, running Viacom, ...

Opening the Door Isn’t Enough | One More Thing with Quanda and Meredith

October 01, 2026

What is the difference between giving someone access—and making them feel that they truly belong?In this 1 More Thing conversation, Quanda Allen and Meredith Hanley reflect on their interview with museum philanthropist Amy Meadows and examine a central question facing arts organizations, museums, nonprofits, and donors:Is opening the door actually enough?Free museum admission may remove one barrier, but transportation, confidence, language, familiarity, staffing, education, cultural relevance...

Amy Frenkil Meadows: Why a $10 Million Museum Gift Was Never Really About the Money

September 24, 2026

What makes someone give more than $10 million to a museum?For Amy Meadows, the answer begins decades before the gift—with childhood art classes, repeated visits to museums, and the experience of learning that cultural institutions could feel like places where she belonged.Amy joins Quanda Allen and Meredith Hanley to discuss her lifelong relationship with art and museums and the more than $10 million promised gift she and her husband Marc made to establish an education endowment at the Baltim...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Philanthropists
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How do I get in touch with The Philanthropists?

The Philanthropists is hosted by Quanda Allen and Meredith Hanley. Its publicly listed emails are hello@thephilanthropistspodcast.org and jack@goodpoint.nyc. 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 The Philanthropists?

The publicly listed emails for The Philanthropists: hello@thephilanthropistspodcast.org and jack@goodpoint.nyc.

How many listeners does The Philanthropists have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Philanthropists?

The Philanthropists typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct experience leading, supporting, or advancing philanthropic, nonprofit, advocacy, or social-impact work, combined with an authentic personal story and demonstrable community impact. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a foundation, nonprofit, or social-impact initiative; Advanced advocacy or public awareness around a significant social issue; Created measurable change through giving, volunteering, mentorship, or community leadership. Recent guests include Judy Harris and Norm Ornstein.

How hard is it to get booked on The Philanthropists?

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

What topics does The Philanthropists cover?

Recent episodes cover Philanthropy, Social Impact, Nonprofit, Generosity, and Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@thephilanthropistspodcast.org

jack@goodpoint.nyc

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