Podcasts
Maximizing Social Impact: Podcasts about Social Ventures
A podcast series about the work of social impact. Stories will come from around the Social Venture Partners network and other social entrepreneurs. Topics include stories from on the ground and the latest ideas of the social sector.
**Featured Podcast** Andrew Wolk on the Role of Government and Business in Impact Work
Guest: Andrew Wolk, Founder of Root Cause
Host: Stacy Caldwell, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Stacy and Andrew discuss the future of the Social Sector and the role of government and business in impact work.
Executive Producer: Stacy Caldwell, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Sound Engineer: Kevin Slayter, DFW Multimedia
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A look at Microfinancing with Sam Daley-Harris
Maximizing Social Impact: A Podcast about Social Ventures
What is microfinancing? How is it different than philanthropy? How is it relevant to communities in America? Sam Daley-Harris declared a campaign to reach 100 million of the world's poorest families through micro-credit in 1997 and then achieved this goal on January 24, 2009. He is the Founder of RESULTS and Director of the Microcredit Summit Campaign, shared his insight on innovation in the field to the challenge ahead.
Guests:
Brian R. Weinberg, Social Entrepreneur
Sam Daley-Harris, Founder of RESULTS and Director of the Microcredit Summit Campaign
Executive Producer: Stacy Caldwell, DSVP
Sound Engineer: Kevin Slayter, DFW Multimedia
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Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
Maximizing Social Impact: A Podcast about Social Ventures
Show 1: Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act Topic: What is the Serve America Act? Why is it important? And how is it relevant to social ventures? Listeners will hear an overview of what the Serve America Act provides; along with an opportunity to better understand the Capacity Building Initiative and the Social Innovation Fund.
Guest Host: Anna De Haro, Public Affairs Director, Clear Channel Radio
Guests:
Elizabeth Seale, President/CEO, One Star Foundation
Stacy Caldwell, Executive Director, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Executive Producer: Stacy Caldwell, DSVP
Sound Engineer: Kevin Slayter, DFW Multimedia
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Engaging Highly Skilled Volunteers
How can nonprofits harness the power of the business professionals and entrepreneurs who are wanting to get involved with their missions? What are the unique qualities of these individuals; and how can nonprofits prepare for their increasing presence. Example explored is Wilkinson Center in Dallas, Texas and how they have utilized Dallas Social Venture Partners to realize tremendous growth in their organization.
Guest Host: Anna de Haro, Public Relations Director, Clear Channel North Texas
Guests:
Stacy Caldwell, Executive Director, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Brian Burton, Executive Director, Wilkinson Center
Executive Producer: Stacy Caldwell, DSVP
Sound Engineer: Kevin Slayter, DFW Multimedia
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Exploring Social Innovation with Nell Edgington of Social Velocity
Guest: Nell Edgington, Social Velocity
Host: Stacy Caldwell, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Stacy and Nell talk about the big ideas behind social innovation and discuss this growing movement around the globe.
Executive Producer: Stacy Caldwell, DSVP
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Get Smart: Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline
This discussion featured a recent report by the Texas Appleseed Project, titled Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline. The research explores the connectinon between school discipline programs and gateways into the School-to-Prison Pipeline, marked by high dropout rates, juvenile justice involvement, and incarceration in adult prisons.
Framer: Texas Appleseed's Rebecca Lightsey, Executive Director
Presenters:
Steve Colmus, Principal, KIPP Dallas-FortWorth
Kamalia Cotton, Principal, H.S. Thompson Learning Center
Rachel George, Executive Director, Transformation Management Office, DISD
Travis Wortham, Superintendent, Cottrell Transition Center, TYC Dallas
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Inspirational Evening with Lucy Billingsley
DSVP hosted an Inspirational Evening with Lucy Billingsley to learn about the inspiration behind her establishing of The Chiapas Project. Our moderator, Dodee Frost Crockett, a Barron’s list “Top 100 Women Financial Advisers” and DSVP 2005 Chairwoman of the Board, engaged our guest in a informative and rich dialogue about this fascinating movement that is alleviating poverty around the globe.
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Inspirational Evening with Tom Luce
DSVP hosted an Inspirational Evening with Tom Luce to learn more about his work with the National Math and Science Initiative. The event was moderated by Stan Woodward, CEO of Laying the Foundation.
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Investing in Early Childhood Education: How you can make a difference
Keynote Presentation: 2008 Community Early Education Summit
Moderated by: Krys Boyd, KERA
Featuring: David L. Kirp, Professor at Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California at Berkley and author of The Sandbox Investment: The Preschool Movement and Kids-First Politics.
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Robert Egger on the Importance of the Nonprofit Sector
Guest: Robert Egger, Founder of DC Central Kitchen & V3 Campaign
Host: Stacy Caldwell, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Stacy and Robert discuss social innovation and the importance of organizing the nonprofit sector in this country.
Executive Producer: Stacy Caldwell, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Sound Engineer: Kevin Slayter, DFW Multimedia
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Room to Read
Presenter:
John Wood, Founder and Executive Chairman, Room to Read
Since 2000, Room to Read has opened more than 760 schools, over 7,000 multi-lingual libraries, published over 300 original local language children’s titles and supported over 7,100 girls' scholarships throughout Asia and Africa. Listen to John Wood share this powerful and dynamic story of community impact with a global reach.
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Social Enterprise for Nonprofits
Presenter:
Ray McLeod, Vice President of Client Services & Communications, Center for Nonprofit Management
What is Social Enterprise and how is it relative to nonprofit revenue streams? So many people are talking about this concept; but what are some examples of successful practices?
Listen and learn the basics about Social Enterprise from local expert, Ray A. McLeod, Vice President of Client Services and Communications at the Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas. Ray had been part of a leadership team who helped engage the Center in a partnership with a national effort initiated by Community Wealth Ventures, Inc. The effort has helped build regional capacity for nonprofits for social enterprise work.
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Social Innovation Fast Pitch
Guest: Diane Helfrey of Los Angeles Social Venture Partners and Social Innovation Fast Pitch
Host: Stacy Caldwell, Dallas Social Venture Partners
Diane and Stacy talk about the Social Innovation Fast Pitch that is in its second year in Los Angeles.
Executive Producer: Stacy Caldwell, DSVP
Sound Engineer: Kevin Slayter, DFW Multimedia
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