S2 FAVOURITE: The Philanthropist - Ryan Ginard

About our Guests:

• Ryan Ginard: Ryan Ginard is an international award-winning author, the founder of Fundraise for Australia, and currently the Head of Advocacy for Effective Philanthropy at the Mindaroo Foundation. With a background in politics and a passion for making a positive impact, Ryan has dedicated his career to philanthropy and empowering next-generation leaders. He believes in the power of giving time, talent, and treasure to uplift communities and create lasting change.
• Roman: Roman is Ryan's son, an eight-year-old who is passionate about becoming a book writer. While he may not be sold on the benefits of philanthropy just yet, Roman is excited about using his talent for writing to bring joy and laughter to readers through his funny books.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of "Bring Your Kid to Work," host Nicole interviews Ryan Ginard and his son Roman. Ryan is a philanthropist and the Head of Advocacy for Effective Philanthropy at the Mindaroo Foundation. He shares his journey into the world of philanthropy, emphasising the importance of giving time, talent, and treasure. Roman, on the other hand, dreams of becoming a book writer and discusses his love for writing funny stories. Throughout the conversation, Ryan and Roman explore the concept of philanthropy, the impact of giving, and the role of leadership in creating positive change.

Key themes discussed in this episode include the definition of philanthropy, the role of philanthropists in society, the importance of empathy and social skills, the power of storytelling, and the impact of small acts of kindness. Ryan also highlights the need for next-generation leaders and the value of investing in leadership development.

Notable Quotes:

• "Giving is really about giving your time, talent, and treasure. It's about volunteering, participating on boards, and sharing your expertise." - Ryan Ginard
• "It's the little things of showing up and contributing that can change the trajectory of people, families, and everything." - Ryan Ginard
• "Philanthropy is about making progress every day and leaving the place in a better state than we inherited it." - Ryan Ginard
• "I want to write long books, funny stuff that brings joy to readers." - Roman

Resources:

• You can buy Ryan's books about philanthropy, "Future Philanthropy" and "Nonprofit Moneyball"
• Mindaroo Foundation: Website
• Fundraise for Australia: Website
• Avid Reader: Website
• Where the Wild Things Are: Website

Listen to the full episode and see the transcript here.Check out the companion blog piece here.

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