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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 54 MIN

William A. Schambra & the power of everyday philanthropy

from Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society · host Jeremy Beer

This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with William A. Schambra to explore the tension between establishment philanthropy and what he calls “everyday philanthropy”—the grassroots efforts that often go unnoticed but play a vital role in strengthening civil society.They discuss the influence of progressivism on modern giving and why top-down approaches can miss the real work happening in communities. He makes the case for trust-based philanthropy, local leadership, and a renewed focus on empowering individuals and neighborhoods to drive change from the ground up.Let’s go!Sponsored by AmPhil, helping nonprofits advance their missions and raise more money: https://amphil.com/#podcast #interview #nonprofit #newepisodeCenter for Civil Society's YouTube Channel

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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with William A. Schambra to explore the tension between establishment philanthropy and what he calls “everyday philanthropy”—the grassroots efforts that often go unnoticed but play a vital role in strengthening civil society. They discuss the influence of progressivism on modern giving and why top-down approaches can miss the real work happening in communities. He makes the case for trust-based philanthropy, local leadership, a...

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