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Get Curious and Stay the Course: Advice for Donors from Philanthropists Jeff and Tricia Raikes
Season 4 · Episode 13

Get Curious and Stay the Course: Advice for Donors from Philanthropists Jeff and Tricia Raikes

Giving Done Right · The Center for Effective Philanthropy

December 12, 202442m 20s

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Show Notes

Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation, join Phil and Grace to share their path to philanthropy, their focus on creating supportive systems and fostering belonging for youth, and their belief in proximity and partnership with both nonprofits and beneficiaries of their funding. They discuss what they learned as they transitioned to full-time philanthropy and how donors can avoid common pitfalls. Phil and Jeff also debate the merits of comparing giving to investing.


Additional Resources

Raikes Foundation

CEP’s Grantee Perception Report

YouthTruth

Giving Compass’ Learning Center

CEP’s Resources for Individual Donors

Solidaire Network

Women Donors Network

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