Episode 151: Rethinking Philanthropy: How Business Leaders Can Help Nonprofits Create Lasting Impact
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What if philanthropy wasn’t just about writing checks - but about building systems that actually work?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sits down with Ed Mitzen, Co-Founder of the Business for Good Foundation, to talk about rethinking traditional philanthropy through a business lens.After selling his for-profit company, Ed and his wife chose a hands-on approach to giving - investing time, talent, and capital into workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship, and underserved communities. Together, they explore how nonprofits, government, and the private sector can collaborate more effectively to create long-term economic mobility instead of short-term fixes.
You’ll hear real examples of:
- Using entrepreneurship to reduce reliance on nonprofit services
- Partnering with government to get funding out faster
- Why nonprofit boards need business expertise
- How to engage donors and business leaders beyond writing checks
- What nonprofits should focus on as funding gets tighter
If you’re a nonprofit leader, funder, or board member navigating uncertainty and looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to drive impact - this episode is for you.
Connect with Ed Mitzen
🌐 Website: https://www.bfg.org/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-mitzen/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessforgoodfoundation/
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