In this episode, Dan talks to Stacey Stewart, president of March of Dimes, about the ideals and values leaders in civil society should uphold despite – and sometimes because of – the negative and divisive political climate we live in. Dan and S

E6: Finding Proximity with and in Rural Communities

Oct 18th, 2018 34m 45s

In this episode, Dan Cardinali joins Paul Daugherty, president and CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia, to discuss what philanthropy at large can learn about civil society in rural communities. Dan and Paul break down Allen Smart and Betsey Russe

E5: At the Nexus of Conviction and Justice

Oct 2nd, 2018 36m 19s

In this episode, Dan Cardinali is joined by Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. Rodriguez posits that strong faith and social justice are necessary ingredients to ensure all people are fl

E4: Community-Led Change Works

Aug 30th, 2018 30m 3s

In this episode, Dan Cardinali speaks with Kevin Washington, president and CEO of the Y, about the importance of volunteerism and community-led change work in American civil society. Kevin and Dan reflect on “Aspirin and Democracy,” an article

E3: Building a Generationally Inclusive Society

Aug 13th, 2018 36m 15s

In this episode, Dan Cardinali speaks with Marc Freedman, president and CEO of Encore.org, to reflect on the topic of Janet Murguía's piece in Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Parallel Universes? Lines and Ties in Civil Society." Murguía exa

E2: Finding Hope in the American South

Jul 3rd, 2018 25m 56s

In this episode, Dan Cardinali joins Janine Lee, president and CEO of the Southeastern Council of Foundations, for a discussion about the values of civil society with particular focus on the American south. They also take a deep dive into David

E1: Adaptive Challenges for Civil Society

Jun 25th, 2018 20m 15s

In the first episode of Civil Renewal, Dan Cardinali speaks with Eric Nee, managing editor of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) about the recent launch of Civil Society for the 21st Century, a thought leadership series Independent Se

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