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

William A. Schambra & the power of everyday philanthropy

May 27, 2026·54 min
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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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