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Why don't more people give?15 Oct 202500:28:42

This episode of the Impact Audio explores the invisible forces that can nudge people away from (or toward) charitable giving. Sam Caplan digs into research, chats with a social psychologist, and breaks down why some common tactics to encourage donations can actually backfire.

He covers:

• Why context is more important than you think

• How a focus on ROI can get in the way

• What to do when the problem feels too big

Episode Notes:

• Read the research on prosocial behavior

• Check out the experiments focused on calculative mindset

• Dig into the study by Matthew Chao on demotivating incentives in charitable giving

• Read about the adverse effect of choice in donation decisions

• Learn more about pseudoinefficacy

• Find out how unfairness can impact charitable donations

• Dig into the role of identity in charitable giving

• To learn more about Submittable’s groundbreaking Microsoft Teams integration, visit submittable.com/teams

Dispatch from ACCP 2025: Andrea Bell & Sam Caplan On How CSR Is Adapting30 Sep 202500:26:51

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Andrea Bell, Director of CSR Learning Programs at ACCP. She sits down with Sam Caplan to share their thoughts and takeaways from the 2025 ACCP Annual Conference.

Andrea and Sam discuss:

  • Why CSR leaders must develop serious business acumen alongside their impact expertise
  • The shift from measuring only external impact to demonstrating internal business value
  • Why resilient leadership matters more than ever in uncertain times

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Dispatch from NGMA 2025: A seismic shift25 Mar 202500:20:23

This episode of the Impact Audio is a conversation between Submittable Sam Caplan and Ian Witthoeft, who sat down to discuss their experience at the 2025 National Grant Management Association Conference.

They cover:

• How recent budget cuts are changing government grantmaking

• The dueling priorities of compliance and impact reporting

• AI’s potential role in fraud prevention

GE Healthcare Foundation, year one: On choosing a mission and nonprofit partners11 Mar 202500:32:57

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Abigail Epane-Osuala, president of the GE Healthcare Foundation, and Ash Rogers, Co-CEO of Lwala Community Alliance. They share how they built a partnership that utilizes the inherent strengths of each organization.

They cover:

• The principles and practices that create strong funder-grantee relationships

• How to build short-term benchmarks for long-term impact measurement

• Forging partnerships across the public and private sectors

Foundations building for foundations: How the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation develops AI tech11 Feb 202500:36:47

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Nick Cain, VP of strategy and innovation at the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. He shares the foundation’s approach to AI, and how the nonprofit sector can start building the technology they need for themselves.

He digs into:

• Real-world examples of AI shaping social impact outcomes

• How the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation builds the technology their grantees need

• The story behind Grant Guardian, a financial due diligence tool for foundations

CSR’s deskless conundrum: On engaging hard-to-reach employees14 Jan 202500:44:15

This episode of Impact Audio features Tom Knowlton, CEO of CSR Talent Group. He shares how some companies are tailoring CSR programs to better meet employee needs.

He digs into:

• The keys to engaging hard-to-reach employees

• How to think more holistically about employee engagement

• Real-world examples of individualized volunteer programs

A compliance wonk breaks down Uniform Guidance changes19 Nov 202400:34:01

One trillion dollars of federal funding was distributed via government grants last year. We all have a stake in how this money moves and how these decisions are made.

Today on Impact Audio, David Clark, managing director at BDO and self-described “compliance nerd,” explores how the expectations and goals around government grantmaking are shifting.

He covers:

• How the legislative process shapes funding

• Specifics updates to Uniform Guidance

• What transparency and equity look like in the public sector

How to use partnerships + transparency to address big social problems12 Nov 202400:19:11

This episode of the Impact Audio features Fred Tan, head of social impact at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He shares how HPE teams up with their customers to make meaningful progress on some of the world’s most pressing issues.

He digs into:

• Building partnerships at the personal and organizational level

• Strategies to find the right social impact niche for your company

• The mechanisms that create real innovation

How GivingTuesday went from grassroots movement to data powerhouse29 Oct 202400:43:48

This episode of Impact Audio features Woodrow Rosenbaum, chief data officer at GivingTuesday. He shares how the organization has stepped up to help solve one of the most common issues facing nonprofits—how to access and derive insights from data.

He digs into:

• The story behind GivingTuesday’s data strategy

• Why standardization is not the endgame

• The data that reveals a big opportunity for attracting more donors

How to (and why you should!) build an employee volunteer network22 Oct 202400:34:12

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Megan Strand, director of strategic consulting at Realized Worth. She lays out how an employee volunteer network can transform employees’ relationships with their company’s social impact work.

She shares:

• The structures that underpin genuine engagement

• How to balance your focus between current state and future state

• Why you should be aiming for the IKEA effect

Start with the story: A guide to social impact messaging08 Oct 202400:24:39

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Erin Combs, founder of Artio Strategies. Erin has worked with brands such as Amazon, Starbucks, and Lyft to build CSR programs and to craft an authentic messaging strategy. She shares how companies can tell effective social impact stories.

She digs into:

• What’s at the center of a good CSR story

• The difference between marketing and social impact comms

• How to align your CSR strategy with your company identity

The AI imperative: How tech nonprofits are leading the way24 Sep 202400:29:14

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Shannon Farley, co-founder and executive director of Fast Forward. She digs into the ways tech nonprofits are using AI to make a deeper impact and shares her takeaways from the Google.org Impact Summit.

She explores:

• Real-world examples of nonprofits building AI tools

• How to avoid “shiny object” funding

• What nonprofits can teach the for-profit world about AI adoption

David Callahan on the rise of mega donors 'parachuting in' to reshape philanthropy09 Sep 202500:32:26

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features David Callahan, founder and editor-in-chief of Inside Philanthropy. Sam and David explore the current landscape of today’s mega donors and how the ultrarich will shape the future of philanthropy.

David breaks down:

• The current “cultures” of mega donors in the US.

• Why and how mega donors are rejecting the traditional foundation model.

• The role heirs will play in changing how philanthropy gets done.

From inbox filler to company mantra: How to nail your CSR comms10 Sep 202400:23:15

Today on Impact Audio, Rich Maiore, founder and CEO of Rocket Social Impact lays out what you need to do to get your CSR comms on track.

He shares:

• The four main tools in his messaging toolbox

• Why you should lean into an imperfect story

• The best first step to take today

How to adapt when your CSR budget doesn’t match your vision26 Aug 202400:21:16

In this episode of Impact Audio, Melanie LeGrande, managing director at Panorama Strategy, talks through how she responded to that reality. When she didn’t get the budget she needed for an employee giving program, she pivoted to a new strategy.

She covers how to:

• Create a micro version of your ideal program

• Define success for your social impact programs

• Craft a clear story that resonates with your audience

Less boring, more authentic: On the future of nonprofit boards13 Aug 202400:22:40

This episode of Impact Audio features John Brothers, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation, breaking down how nonprofit boards have gotten the notorious reputation of the place where strategy and creativity go to die.

He covers:

• Why nonprofits shouldn’t strive to run like businesses

• The effects of professionalization in philanthropy

• Advice for current and future board members

25 years in CSR tech: Hard-won advice from an industry insider25 Jun 202400:21:48

This episode of impact Audio features Chris Battles, impact engineer & CSR software architect at Elwern Associates, as he shares insights from his two and half decades developing and implementing technology for CSR programs.

He covers:

• Three things successful CSR programs all have in common

• The key to engaging employees in today’s distributed landscape

• How AI and technology unlock deeper employee engagement

Dispatch: EFG 2024 and a peek at the future of CSR30 May 202400:11:59

We both got a peek at the future of CSR and the trends shaping conversations around topics like DEI, employee volunteering, and AI.

In our conversation, we touch on:

• The increasing politicization of DEI and CSR programs

• Areas where ideas like trust-based philanthropy are making progress

• Ways AI both did and didn’t fit in the conversation

Dispatch: NASCIO 2024 Midyear and what state CIOs care about most23 May 202400:22:29

Last month, I attended the NASCIO 2024 Midyear conference and I learned a lot about what state CIOs are prioritizing this year (hint: there were a lot of AI conversations).

In this quick dispatch episode, I reflect on my experience with my colleague Stacey Sveum.

We cover:

• What it was like “speed dating” state CIOs

• How state CIOs are thinking about simplifying their programs

• Why government organizations seem to be at the forefront of the AI conversation

FOMO vs skepticism: AI strategy for grantmakers who feel both14 May 202400:19:02

In today’s Impact Audio episode, Jean Westrick, executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers, digs into how grantmakers can stay mission focused in this new era of tech.

She covers:

• How to balance digital transformation with other big challenges

• Where AI fits into efforts to make grantmaking more inclusive

• How some grantmakers are already using AI

How Morgan Stanley finds & funds solutions for youth mental health23 Apr 202400:25:32

This episode is the second in a series of episodes featuring Closegap and Morgan Stanley, where we explore the relationship between grantor and grantee as they work together to address a chronically underfunded cause. Last episode we focused on Closegap and this episode is my full conversation with Joan Steinberg.

We’ll cover:

• Why Morgan Stanley focuses on children’s mental health

• The mechanics of how they set up their Innovation Awards

• Why mental health is such an underfunded issue

Closegap & Morgan Stanley: Where innovation arises & how it gets funded09 Apr 202400:32:09

Today’s episode explores this relationship by focusing on Rachel Miller, founder and CEO of Closegap, and her story. We’ll also hear from Joan Steinberg, CEO of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, as she provides further commentary on why Closegap’s innovative approach stood out to them.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• What makes Closegap’s technology so innovative

• What motivated this innovation

• How this innovation comes through in the application process

• What Morgan Stanley’s funding means for Closegap in the long term

Dispatch: The biggest takeaways from PEAK202428 Mar 202400:17:28

Sam Caplan reflects on his biggest insights from PEAK2024. Listen to get up-to-speed on everything you might’ve missed and what you need to know for the coming year.

We cover:

• The key theme of the conference: operationalizing excellence

• The changing role of a grants manager

• How data and new technologies are transforming grantmaking

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/peak2024/

Project Evident on Why AI Could Be Philanthropy’s ‘Coming of Age’ Moment26 Aug 202500:45:37

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Project Evident’s founder and CEO Kelly Fitzsimmons and CIO Sarah Di Troia. They dig into how AI is empowering the social impact sector and what practitioners need to do their best work.

They break down:

• Why “do no harm” is not a solid AI strategy

• How evidence powers innovation

•Why AI requires a new level of collaboration for the social sector

Dispatch: What you missed at the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit26 Mar 202400:31:54

AI took center stage at the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit last month.

On the latest episode of Impact Audio, Sam Caplan and Sam Ellsworth sit down to talk about what they saw and heard while they were there.

They cover:

• How nonprofit professionals see AI enhancing their work

• Why Microsoft is going all in on the nonprofit sector

• Where to start on your own AI journey

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/microsoft-summit-2024

Beth Kanter on AI & the one question that can help you make sense of it12 Mar 202400:21:01

This episode features Beth Kanter, nonprofit trainer, facilitator, and author, on the rise of AI. She’s been training nonprofits on how to adapt to new technology for four decades and she’s learned a lot in that time.

In this episode, we cover:

• Similarities and differences between AI and previous tech advancements.

• How AI could address–or worsen–nonprofit burnout.

• One question you should ask yourself to adopt AI responsibly.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/beth-kanter/

The starvation cycle in corporate social responsibility: How CSR professionals can right the ship05 Sep 202300:23:14

Many CSR professionals have seen their budgets and headcounts shrink over the past year, but expectations continue to hold steady. A big part of the issue is the way corporate leaders value (or devalue) this work. As president and CEO of the Association of Corporate Citizen Professionals, Carolyn Berkowitz has a unique perspective on how to use data to get your company’s social impact programs out of the starvation cycle.

This episode digs into how to:

• Channel all the forces that shape social impact work

• Capture the full value of corporate social responsibility

• Invest in the research that will support real change

• Build now with a clear vision for the future

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/carolyn-berkowitz

Systemic Change Requires Bold Solutions29 Aug 202301:04:50

Lever for Change has embraced a challenge model, which allows them to give big dollar prizes to community organizations. In addition to the funding, they’ve created the Bold Solutions Network which provides ongoing support to the winners and finalists from their challenges.

Representatives from four different organizations within the Bold Solutions Network join us to share how Lever for Change’s holistic approach has unlocked their most transformational work.

This episode covers how to:

• Redefine the funder-grantee relationship

• Integrate multiple world views

• Lift up and co-create with the community

• Build programs around systemic change

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/bold-solutions

What is the ‘S’ in ESG, and how do you measure it?22 Aug 202300:27:00

The ‘S’ in ESG encompasses everything from DEI initiatives to community investment programs and employee volunteering. For social impact practitioners, the big question is how you measure the impact of this work. Carmen Perez has spent her career helping teams get clarity about the short and long-term outcomes they want to achieve.

This episode digs into how to:

• Build the right measurement frameworks for your team

• Understand the nuances of outputs versus outcomes

• Capture the complexities of social impact

• Leverage the data you already have

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/carmen-perez

The Challenge Model: How to Flip the Philanthropy Script15 Aug 202300:30:03

Lever for Change has flipped the script of traditional philanthropy. By adopting a challenge model and offering big dollar prizes, they get community organizations off the hamster wheel of chasing funds. In doing so, they unlock the big picture thinking necessary to create long-term, systemic change.

This episode covers how to:

• Rethink your approach to risk

• Make innovation a priority

• Build mutually beneficial partnerships

• Provide holistic support

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/kristen-molyneaux

A Blueprint for High-Engagement CSR Programs08 Aug 202300:28:26

Without employee support, CSR programs don’t stand much of a chance. But employees aren’t just looking to get involved, they want to be inspired. At Splunk, Patricia Toothman has made it her mission to strengthen the connections between teams and give everyone a sense of ownership in the company’s social impact work.

This episode covers how to:

• Lead without formal authority

• Meet employees where they are

• Develop a cohort of mission-focused peers

• Align efforts across your company

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/patricia-toothman

What the Data Says About the Future of Social Impact01 Aug 202300:29:42

Social impact isn’t something you can measure on a quarterly basis. To understand the value of CSR programs, you have to take the long view. From her vantage as managing director of corporate insights & engagement for Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas sees a lot of companies making this mistake. She advocates for a paradigm shift in the corporate sector.

This episode digs into how to:

• Adapt to rapid change and new expectations

• Tap into employees’ unique expertise

• Adopt a long-term view of social impact

• Tie individual efforts to systemic change

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/kari-niedfeldt-thomas

Constructing a Purpose-Built Career25 Jul 202300:26:16

Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or you’re decades in, working in CSR requires a unique ability to balance conflicting priorities. At a time when there’s more urgency than ever around social impact, Angela Parker believes that practitioners have a golden opportunity to redefine the value of their work.

This episode covers how to:

• Better understand your role as a facilitator

• Apply a strategic framework to social impact

• Find the organizations that align with your values

• Connect DEI and CSR initiatives across teams

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/angela-parker

Breakthroughs in Social Impact: How Integrated CSR Unlocks Innovation18 Jul 202300:26:02

At Okta, social good has been a priority since the beginning. But over time, the CSR team has shifted its understanding of what should drive these programs. It’s not just about taking the solutions the company has on hand and offering them to nonprofits. It’s about identifying the problems out in the world that Okta is uniquely positioned to help solve and then committing time and resources to run at them.

This episode explores how to:

• Identify your company’s superpower

• Get grassroots support from employees

• Take an ecosystem approach to supporting nonprofits

• Build integrated CSR programs around what communities need

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: www.submittable.com/impact-audio/erin-baudo-felter

All the small print: Government grantmakers redefine their role in 202512 Aug 202500:39:05

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Tip Tucker Kendall, executive director of NGMA, and Lashon Brown, president of NGMA. They break down how the role of public sector grantmakers is changing.

They cover:

• Where grantmakers’ focus should be right now

• How public scrutiny is reshaping the landscape

• What community means to the sector

Lessons from the Future of CSR and Corporate Volunteering11 Jul 202300:30:21

Google.org shatters the traditional CSR mold in a variety of ground-breaking ways. Their ability to do so is rooted in their unique approach to innovation and connecting social impact to personal experience. Though many companies don’t have the global presence and technical resources of Google, there’s a lot to learn from how they approach social problems—lessons that can guide CSR programs of any size and scope.

This episode digs into how to:

• Tap into every employees’ unique potential

• Take concentrated risks to spur large-scale innovation

• Build solutions for the long-term

• Collaborate directly with impacted communities

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: submittable.com/impact-audio/jen-carter-future-of-CSR

The Opportunity Motivation: Effective Altruism and Our Impetus to Give07 Jun 202200:28:54

What are the factors that encourage charitable giving and how should people decide where to focus their efforts? Effective altruism is a social movement and research initiative with unique (and controversial) responses to these questions.

In this episode of Impact Audio, you’ll hear Luke Freeman, Executive Director of Giving What We Can, discussing the guiding principles behind his organization. Luke also talks about motivational psychology, CSR, impact measurement, the pandemic, and criticisms of effective altruism.

Listen in to learn about:

• What actually motivates people to give back

• How businesses can support employee giving and lead by example

• Giving What We Can’s process for choosing charities and measuring impact

• The movement’s responses to trust-based philanthropy and criticism about causality

• How US philanthropy sets itself apart from global giving

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Leaders Never Stop Emerging: Embracing the Next Generation of Philanthropic Changemakers24 May 202200:35:38

What do emerging leaders in philanthropy need to succeed? And what can current leadership learn from the up-and-coming generation? In this episode of Impact Audio, Storme Gray, Executive Director of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, talks with Submittable about a more equitable vision for the sector—and how to make space for vital change.

This episode digs into:

• How philanthropic organizations can recruit and retain diverse talent

• The value of curiosity, inquiry, and collective care

• How global interconnectedness shapes a new ethos for emerging leaders

• The power of pausing your inbox

• Why everyone is a leader in their own right (and continuously emerging)

• Advice for new talent seeking to make a career in philanthropy

Thank you for listening. We hope the conversation moves and inspires you.

From Transactional to Transformative: How Intention Can Remake Corporate Volunteering10 May 202200:29:29

How can businesses transform their employee volunteering programs from a task-based checklist to an experience that makes a lasting impact? In this episode, Chris Jarvis, Co-founder and CSO of Realized Worth, joins Sam Caplan, VP of Social Impact at Submittable, to discuss the strategies, intention, and brain science that can help CSR meaningfully evolve.

Tune in to learn about:

• The rapid evolutions of CSR and employee volunteerism

• True measures of program engagement

• A transformative vs transactional approach

• Two simple strategies for making volunteer work meaningful

• Neuroscience’s relationship to empathy—and how it can impact results

• Transformative learning theory and how it can revolutionize CSR

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Conversations at the Heart of CSR26 Apr 202200:29:34

What will it take for corporate responsibility to become comprehensively human-centered? And who are the people leading the charge? In this episode of Impact Audio, Alli Murphy, Director of Events & Program Development at Engage for Good (EFG), shines a light on the good work and bright ideas transforming CSR for the better.

This episode digs into:

• Why social impact practitioners need community (and how EFG helps)

• Key trends in CSR, from NFTs to corporate PR

• Inspiring examples of “employees as a cause”

• Questions, creativity, and other tools for innovation and relationship-building

• Real talk and other sector-wide transformations gaining steam

We hope you enjoy and find value in this conversation.

Riding the Hype Curves: Community Foundations, Crypto, and DAFs12 Apr 202200:30:52

When new technology hits the market, the hype can be overwhelming. Think crypto, NFTs, blockchain. Gartner’s Hype Curve tracks how enthusiasm around new tech surges and dips over time. What does this curve look like for philanthropy? And what does the future hold for grantmakers looking to leverage tech for maximum social impact?

In this episode of Impact Audio, Leon Wilson, Chief of Digital Innovation & Chief Information Officer at the Cleveland Foundation, and Sam Caplan, Submittable’s VP of Social Impact address these questions and more.

Listen in to learn:

• Why philanthropic work spurs entrepreneurial innovation

• How funders can diversify tech leadership through recruitment

• What Amara’s Law can teach us about crypto

• How community foundations can compete with DAFs

• Why we should also look to small foundations as model changemakers

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

How Tech Can Turn Silos Into Systems Change30 Mar 202200:15:34

Any conversation about technology should also be a conversation about community. Too often in philanthropy, discussions and decisions related to tech happen in ways that perpetuate inequity and impede social progress. Fortunately, there is a way forward.

Amy Sample Ward and Afua Bruce are leading the way. Their new book, The Tech That Comes Next, is focused on how to bring social impact organizations, funders, policy makers, technologists, and communities together through technology to promote lasting change.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• Why we’re all technologists now

• How tech builds relationships across the social impact sector

• What technology decisions during the pandemic can teach us

• How to foster collaboration and break down silos

• Why a stroll might be better than a sprint

Drawn for a recent Submittable webinar with Amy and Afua, this audio conversation will serve professionals across the social impact sector, from nonprofits to funders, looking to center community in their tech strategy.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/amy-sample-ward-and-afua-bruce/

4 Trends Shaping Philanthropy in 202215 Mar 202200:12:12

Funders of all kinds have been reevaluating their work over the last few years, seeking to improve trust, transparency, and equity while reducing burden for grantseekers. This episode of Impact Audio focuses on what comes next. Submittable’s Laura Steele and Rachel Mindell discuss four major trends moving the philanthropic sector forward.

Tune in to learn more about:

• What philanthropy can do to move forward without forgetting the past

• How to expand equity beyond a “checklist”

• The importance of listening to community

• Why re-centering people is vital

• How technology influences philanthropy (and vice versa)

We hope you enjoy listening. And be sure to check out the full guide referenced in this episode—Moving Philanthropy Forward in 2022, where Submittable. asked 10 experts for insights and approaches you can put into practice today.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/trends-shaping-philanthropy-in-2022

Accessibility, Advocacy, Representation: How Philanthropy Can Step Up for the Disability Community01 Mar 202200:33:20

One in four U.S. adults has some form of disability. Not only are most disabilities non-visible— issues like mental health, chronic illness, dyslexia, and ADHD—but many people choose not to disclose their disability in order to avoid stigma. Given the size of the disability community and its essential contributions to society, why is access still such an afterthought? What factors contribute to discrimination and ableism? And how can philanthropy help?

In this episode, Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, Founder of RespectAbility, addresses these questions (and more).

Listen in to learn about:

• The true impetus of the disability rights movement

• How accessibility fosters employee retention

• Philanthropy’s representational crisis (only 8% of foundation staff includes a person with disabilities)

• Specific (proven) processes funders can use to improve accessibility

• Being a grantee and funder dedicated to the disability community

• How disability intersects with class, race, and gender

This episode is intense, inspiring, and essential listening for every organization truly dedicated to social justice and lasting impact. We hope it moves you to new insight and action.

Advancing DEI Day to Day: From Why to How with WarnerMedia15 Feb 202200:15:25

Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is not a one-and-done solution. It’s a daily practice. For entertainment leaders at WarnerMedia, prioritizing DEI is about supporting emerging talent across the company, both on-screen and off—from the writer’s room to the tech team. In this episode you’ll hear from three executives making this work happen: Grace Moss, VP of Equity and Inclusion; Sophia Zeinu, VP of Equity and Inclusion Strategies; and Yvette Urbina, VP of Equity and Inclusion—Programs and Content.

Listen in to learn about:

• Top strategies for effective DEI leadership

• The challenges of DEI work, pandemic aside

• Why DEI is about freeing ALL of us

• The tension between reducing harm now and longer-term work

• When your personal “why” matters just as much your “how”

Drawn from a longer conversation on putting DEI values into action, this episode will reframe how you think about DEI work. You’ll also walk away with action items to help you support equity and drive social change.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/warnermedia/

What is the new normal in government grantmaking?08 Jul 202500:37:21

This episode of the Impact Audio podcast features Matthew Hanson, managing director of grants and policy at Witt O’Brien’s. He shares the effects of change at the federal level and how public sector grantmakers can help reshape the future of the sector.

Matthew covers:

• The expanded role states will likely play in delivering funds

• How grantmakers can break down silos between departments

• Where grant management tech fits into the new landscape of public sector funding

The episode was recorded just before the Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025.

From Evolution to Revolution: How Grants Managers Can Remake Philanthropy01 Feb 202200:29:00

Grants managers play a pivotal and evolving role in how foundations and corporate funders meet big goals. They put theory into practice, pedal to the metal, and innovation to the test. How?

In this episode of Impact Audio, you’ll hear from two grants managers who are pushing philanthropy forward: Rachel Kimber and Adam Liebling.

Listen in to learn about:

• Why grants managers are also stage managers, buttressing like mad

• How the role evolved from compliance keeper to data’s command central

• What philanthropy needs to swipe from dating app tech

• Why wealth still gets equated with wisdom (at trust’s expense)

• Oral reporting and other ways software should be more than a filing system

Full of passion, intelligence, and healthy debate, this episode is sure to fire you up. We hope it also provides new insights and a bigger framework for understanding grants management, technology, and philanthropy’s forward momentum.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/grants-managers/

The State of Corporate Purpose: Insights from CECP's 2021 Giving in Numbers Report07 Dec 202100:20:52

The world of philanthropy is evolving swiftly. Priorities are constantly shifting, processes are being reimagined, and funders are seeking out the best practices to make a meaningful impact. Luckily, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose puts out an annual report examining the state of corporate giving.

This episode of Impact Audio features Submittable’s own Sam Caplan, Natalya DeRobertis-Theye, and Laura Steele. They discuss the trends illuminated in this year’s Giving in Numbers report and how they’ll shape the sector in 2022 and beyond.

Listen to learn:

• How community investment has grown and evolved

• The biggest opportunities in the CSR landscape

• What it takes to make real progress around equity

• Where measurement fits in

We hope you enjoy listening!

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/state-of-corporate-purpose/

John Mohr and Sam Caplan: Democratizing Philanthropy with the Common App02 Nov 202100:31:28

Philanthropy’s latest evolutions have been focused on streamlining processes and centering the community. Inspired by the incredible momentum around reducing grantee burden, a small group of experts has come together to lay the groundwork for a more universal common grant application. In this episode of Impact Audio, you’ll hear from John Mohr who is at the forefront of this effort.

Listen in to learn about:

• What’s next for the common grant application

• Technology’s shift from a supporting role to key pillar of strategy

• Where higher education and grantmaking overlap

• John’s path from punk rock musician to philanthropy pioneer

Drawing inspiration from indie music, ‘90s startups, university life, and more, this conversation is full of insights and stories that will strike a chord with anyone working in grantmaking, philanthropy, or social impact.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/john-mohr/

7 Principles for Measuring Impact19 Oct 202100:16:56

Impact measurement is a meaty topic—literal books have been written on the topic. It's also evolving, as funders increasingly seek to balance power in favor or a more trust-based approach. How can you actualize your goal of reducing grantee burden in your impact measurement strategy?

This episode of Impact Audio features host and Submittable Content Marketing Manager Rachel in conversation with her colleague, Senior Product Marketing Manager Natalya DeRobertis-Theye. They discuss seven principles identified to help shift perspective and guide impact measurement work that Natalya developed for a longer webinar on the same topic.

Listen to learn about:

• How keeping the mission front and center can help you eliminate unnecessary reporting

• Why it's important (and okay!) to be humble and prioritize learning

• How traditional impact measurement requirements have perpetuated cycles of inequity (and what to do about it)

We hope you enjoy listening.

For additional resources, visit our episode notes: https://www.submittable.com/impact-audio/7-principles/

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