Civil Renewal

In this episode, Dan talks to Stacey Stewart, president of March of Dimes, about the ideals and values leaders in civil society should uphold despite – and sometimes because of – the negative and divisive political climate we live in. Dan and Stacey also discuss Robert Boisture’s piece in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Civic Virtues and the Healing of Partisan Divides," and Stacey calls on civil society’s leaders to acknowledge their power and responsibility toward compromise and progress. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society. 

In this episode, Dan Cardinali joins Paul Daugherty, president and CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia, to discuss what philanthropy at large can learn about civil society in rural communities. Dan and Paul break down Allen Smart and Betsey Russell’s piece in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, “What Rural America Can Teach Us About Civil Society.” During the conversation, Paul emphasizes that rural communities often provide a unique perspective for national conversations. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society. 

In this episode, Dan Cardinali is joined by Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. Rodriguez posits that strong faith and social justice are necessary ingredients to ensure all people are flourishing in civil society. Dan and Sam also take a close look at Angela Glover Blackwell’s piece in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Civil Society and Authentic Engagement in a Diverse Nation,” and Sam reflects on Angela’s notion that civil society is only as good as the work we put into it. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society. 

In this episode, Dan Cardinali speaks with Kevin Washington, president and CEO of the Y, about the importance of volunteerism and community-led change work in American civil society. Kevin and Dan reflect on “Aspirin and Democracy,” an article written by Jan Masaoka, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits, who argues that nonprofits need to step away from paid experts and professionals to get back to grassroots, volunteer-led movements that strengthen civil society. The YMCA of the USA offers an excellent example of how both professionalism and volunteerism are necessary to create positive, community-led change. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society. 

In this episode, Dan Cardinali speaks with Marc Freedman, president and CEO of Encore.org, to reflect on the topic of Janet Murguía's piece in Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Parallel Universes? Lines and Ties in Civil Society." Murguía examines the history of civil society, particularly insofar as some of our nation's roots have excluded and alienated certain populations. Freedman reflects from the standpoint of his work with engaging aging Americans to build a generationally inclusive society. Learn  more about this episode. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society. 

In this episode, Dan Cardinali joins Janine Lee, president and CEO of the Southeastern Council of Foundations, for a discussion about the values of civil society with particular focus on the American south. They also take a deep dive into David Brooks’ piece in Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Looking to Civil Society for the Values that Shape a Culture,” and Janine shares the one issue she thinks we need to tackle in the next five years. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society. 

In the first episode of Civil Renewal, Dan Cardinali speaks with Eric Nee, managing editor of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) about the recent launch of Civil Society for the 21st Century, a thought leadership series Independent Sector and SSIR. Dan and Eric specifically talk about the adaptive challenges we all need to meet for a healthy and strong civil society. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society.