Navigating the Future of Philanthropy w/ Betsy Cohen

About this episode

Betsy Cohen discusses the future of philanthropy and the importance of empathy in leadership.

Explore the transformative power of "wisdom work" with Betsy Cohen, a Philanthropic Futurist at the consultancy Future Good. After a 33 year career at Nestle Purina and over a decade spent building the St. Louis Mosaic Project, Betsy reveals how leaders can transition from achievement-driven success to a legacy of purpose and community connection. This episode dives into the evolving landscape of generational generosity, the impact of AI on nonprofits, and why the most effective leaders prioritize empathy and the "power of one" to create a lasting ripple effect. Guest Links: Betsy’s LinkedIn FutureGood   Credits:  Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Nichols

Guest: Betsy Cohen

Topics covered

• philanthropy
• wisdom work
• generational generosity
• AI impact on nonprofits
• leadership
• community connection

Keywords

• transformative power
• legacy of purpose
• community connection
• effective leaders
• power of one

Mentioned in this episode

Products: FutureGood

Books & works: Navigating the Future of Philanthropy

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