//podcastplus.net/feed/the-do-one-better-podcast-philanthropy-sustainability-and-social-entrepreneurship~683723f4 Listen to 300+ interviews on philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Guests include Paul Polman, David Lynch, Siya Kolisi, Cherie Blair, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bob Moritz, David Miliband and Julia Gillard. Hosted by Alberto Lidji, Visiting Professor at Strathclyde Business School and ex-Global CEO of the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Visit Lidji.org for more information. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:57:45 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ajzjsiryntuikmsu/Jeff_Bradach_FINAL.mp3 In this thought-provoking episode, Jeff Bradach, co-founder of Bridgespan and its former Managing Partner of 21 years, reflects on the evolving landscape of philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and civil society at large—just as Bridgespan marks its 25th anniversary. Jeff shares deep insights into the tectonic shifts underway in 2025, from the unprecedented accumulation of private wealth to the shifting relationship between philanthropy, government, and civil society. He raises essential questions: Why isn’t philanthropic giving keeping pace with wealth? Is it a motivation issue, a “plumbing” problem, or something deeper? We explore: The legacy and impact of Bridgespan’s first 25 years Collaborative philanthropy and trust-based giving The growing global push for community-driven change and localization How philanthropists can move from caution to action—learning by doing The delicate balance between rigor and trust in effective giving Challenges in donor expectations a... Mon, 04 Aug 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ajzjsiryntuikmsu/Jeff_Bradach_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/akptpm8mnrf6yc2u/Eleanor_Harrison_FINAL.mp3 Eleanor Harrison, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation, explores how ethical trade can reshape global supply chains and build climate resilience. In this episode, she explains what it really means when a product carries the Fairtrade mark — from minimum pricing protections to the Fairtrade Premium — and how this impacts over 2 million farmers and workers worldwide. She also discusses the challenges of maintaining equitable trade amid geopolitical instability and climate change, and shares how Fairtrade is pushing for sector-wide reform, especially in commodities like tea, coffee, and cocoa. Learn how consumer choice, corporate collaboration, and bold data strategies can collectively drive meaningful change. Visit our Knowledge Hub at  Lidji.org  for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/akptpm8mnrf6yc2u/Eleanor_Harrison_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxdhjpkkurgg6q25/Saurabh_Taneja_FINAL.mp3 Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, shares how his team is transforming education in India through deep community engagement, purpose-driven teaching, and innovative public-private partnerships. In this episode, we explore: Why access isn’t the biggest issue in India’s education system—but learning outcomes are How Akanksha schools blend social work, pedagogy, and emotional support to reshape student trajectories The role of India’s CSR law in driving philanthropic investment in education What alumni are doing to give back, and why many return to teach This is a powerful look at how schools can become joyful, rigorous, and transformative spaces—especially for children from underserved communities. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org  for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.   Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:43:27 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxdhjpkkurgg6q25/Saurabh_Taneja_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ynt9gx6bkx793kiu/Inger_Ashing_FINAL.mp3 In this compelling conversation, Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International, offers an unflinching examination of the state of children's rights in a world increasingly defined by conflict, climate disruption, and political fragmentation. She reflects on the historic roots of Save the Children, founded in the aftermath of World War I with a radical vision that children, regardless of nationality or political context, are entitled to rights, dignity, and protection. This foundational principle, she explains, remains strikingly relevant today. Ashing underscores the organization's expansive reach—operating in approximately 100 countries and having supported over 110 million children in 2024 alone. But alongside the impressive scale of operations, she offers a sobering account of the challenges children face. One in six children globally now lives in conflict zones. The number of children out of school—85 million—is at its highest level ever recorded. She discusses the reversal of hard-won ga... Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ynt9gx6bkx793kiu/Inger_Ashing_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sx5m22huizkcp6zh/Emma_Haddad_FINAL.mp3 Emma Haddad, Chief Executive of St Mungo’s, provides a clear and thoughtful examination of homelessness in England and the work being done to respond to it. St Mungo’s, established in 1969, supports around 25,000 people each year through outreach, housing, and recovery services. Haddad explains that homelessness is not simply about lacking shelter, but often about a deeper set of issues that require long-term solutions. The organization’s mission reflects this broader understanding, aiming not just to house people, but to help them rebuild their lives. She clarifies the distinction between rough sleeping and other forms of homelessness. Rough sleeping refers to people sleeping on the streets, while many more live in temporary arrangements such as cars, hostels, or friends’ homes. Although rough sleeping is more visible, it represents only part of the wider issue. According to Haddad, rough sleeping in England has increased significantly in recent years, driven by a shortage of affordable housing, ... Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sx5m22huizkcp6zh/Emma_Haddad_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3nkemmt7x83m85aq/Alison_Covington_FINAL.mp3 Alison Covington AM, Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, shares the powerful story of how her organization is “matching spare with need”—connecting businesses with surplus brand-new goods to charities and disadvantaged schools across the country. Through a sophisticated tech platform and logistics model, Good360 creates what Covington calls “a circle of good,” ensuring that valuable products such as clothing, toiletries, household items, and furniture reach those who need them most, rather than sitting idle or being destroyed. This isn’t about food waste—an area that has gained considerable public awareness—but about all the other categories of goods essential to daily life and human dignity. Most consumers don’t realize the extent to which businesses, even after offering steep discounts, are left with enormous quantities of unsold products. At the same time, community organizations face constant shortages. Good360 bridges this gap by allowing thousands of registere... Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3nkemmt7x83m85aq/Alison_Covington_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/43pjvpfn2gezrxyu/Naina_Batra_2025_FINAL.mp3 Naina Batra, CEO of AVPN, offers a forward-looking and strategic view into the evolution of social investment across Asia. With the upcoming launch of ImpactCollab, AVPN is not merely introducing a platform — it is catalyzing an infrastructure for cross-border philanthropy and capital deployment across Asia’s fragmented social impact landscape. AVPN is a social investment network based in Asia and a leading ecosystem-builder that aims to move capital towards impact. ImpactCollab is a platform that has been designed with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It has been designed to address long-standing inefficiencies and trust deficits that hamper giving in the region. It targets a critical and under-leveraged segment: the region’s burgeoning population of centi-millionaires and high-net-worth individuals who are eager to give back but often lack the guidance, transparency, and assurance necessary to do so confidently. By functioning simultan... Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/43pjvpfn2gezrxyu/Naina_Batra_2025_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ukac87s4x9xkgy5m/Mark_Fawcett_FINAL.mp3 Mark Fawcett, Chief Executive Officer of Nest Invest, explores how the UK’s pension system has been transformed to serve a broader and more economically diverse workforce. Nest is the largest multi-employer pension fund in the UK, and it handles the retirement savings for nearly one-third of the UK working population. Nest Invest is the asset manager of Nest.  Fawcett offers a compelling narrative about scale, access, and purpose-driven financial management. Nest’s core mission revolves around building financial resilience for all—an ambitious approach to investing that transcends the narrow goals of simple wealth accumulation. Fawcett discusses the profound impact of automatic enrollment, which dramatically expanded pension participation from just 10–15% of the UK workforce prior to its introduction to over 80% today. This shift has redefined the retirement outlook for millions, particularly low- to moderate-income earners, many of whom face significant income volatility and limited financial li... Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ukac87s4x9xkgy5m/Mark_Fawcett_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wrm46fter84vu4n3/Helen_Mountford_FINAL.mp3 Helen Mountford, President and CEO of the ClimateWorks Foundation, provides a clear and structured overview of the current state of climate philanthropy and its role in supporting decarbonization, resilience, and systemic climate solutions. ClimateWorks, founded in 2008, was established to improve coordination among climate funders and to identify high-impact interventions that can be supported at scale. Since its inception, the organization has granted over $2 billion to partners in more than 50 countries. Mountford explains how philanthropic funding is well-positioned to play a catalytic role in advancing climate solutions, despite its relatively small scale compared to public and private capital. Philanthropy’s comparative advantage lies in its ability to take calculated risks, support early-stage innovation, and invest in enabling conditions—such as policy research, technical capacity, and coalition building—that other sectors may overlook. She gives examples ranging from industrial decarboniz... Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wrm46fter84vu4n3/Helen_Mountford_FINAL.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5z4n3rysk3kktcbx/Fabio_Segura_FINAL.mp3 Fabio Segura, Co-CEO of the Jacobs Foundation, offers a deep dive into the foundation’s bold and evidence-driven approach to improving learning outcomes in low- and high-resource environments alike. At the heart of the discussion is a new $120 million co-funding initiative in Ghana—an ambitious, multi-stakeholder collaboration bringing together the country’s Ministry of Education, the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, and an expanding consortium of private sector actors. What emerges is a compelling framework for what true impact entails. Success is no longer measured solely by the number of schools built or children enrolled, but by the cultivation of resilient education systems that are capable of continuous learning, self-correction, and scale. This means embedding a “culture of rigor” while retaining the humility to revise assumptions as conditions change. Segura is candid about the complexities of building trust across sectors—philanthropy, government, business, and acad... Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:32:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5z4n3rysk3kktcbx/Fabio_Segura_FINAL.mp3