107. Collective Giving and the Power of Giving Circles - Kyson Bunthuwong
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Meet Kyson. This gritty optimist got his start in social good when he co-founded a startup aimed at tackling Malawi's illegal charcoal trade. Today, he and the Philanthropy Together team are working to empower us all with the knowledge of giving circles to build powerful communities for good. There are many in our sector who aren\\u2019t familiar with Giving Circles \\U0001f64b\\u200d\\u2640\\ufe0f\\U0001f64b\\u200d\\u2642\\ufe0f Tune in as we dive into this powerful community-building strategy. Kyson also throws down some wise counsel on democratizing and diversifying philanthropy through giving circles and collective giving. If you have passionate ambassadors, volunteers or rabid fans - this episode is for you.
Episode Highlights
- Kyson\\u2019s career journey - 3:39
- Giving Circles - 5:14
- The Mission of Philanthropy Together - 8:55
- Kyson\\u2019s favorite giving circles - 10:34
- Where to start looking for support? - 14:34
- Kyson\\u2019s experience in Malawi - 17:21
- How listeners can be allies - 20:28
- Kyson\\u2019s One Philanthropic Moment - 25:53
- Kyson\\u2019s One Good Thing - 27:59
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