Philanthropy in Action, with Filiz Bikmen

Send us Fan MailThis episode we talk to Filiz Bekman, of Constellations for Change and a passionate advocate for meaningful social impact through philanthropy.We learn how an earthquake in Turkey became the catalyst for discovering her true calling in philanthropy and social change. We look at Filiz's take on 'trust-based philanthropy' -- a revolutionary approach that focuses not just on program funding but on supporting the holistic wellbeing of organisations to create sustainable impact.We also talk about the psychology behind giving. She reveals how she begins donor relationships with a simple yet profound question: "What would you like to see more of in the world and what would you like to see less of?" Through this lens, we discover how philanthropy balances emotional connections with rational frameworks, creating bridges between donors and recipients who often navigate vastly different realities.Listen in to this conversation with some totally dedicated to making a positive change in the world. Follow GoodGeist for more episodes on sustainability, communications and how creativity can help make the world a better place.