Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society

Romanita Hairston & building stronger nonprofits through regional philanthropy

May 13, 2026·45 min
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This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer sits down with Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, to explore the power and challenges of regional philanthropy. Reflecting on the legacy of Jack Murdock, Romanita shares how the Trust is investing in nonprofits through capacity building, leadership training, and a deeply relational approach to grantmaking. They discuss the shifting landscape of nonprofit funding, the growing pressure on organizations amid increa...

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