Today, I’m interviewing a friend of many years, Bob Reid: a past CEO for the JF Maddox Foundation. Alongside this position, Bob is also a researcher …
Family Philanthropy
Episode 088: Growing into Wealth with Logan Angel
Last week on the podcast, we had Andrew Doust from KORE Venture on the podcast. And he gave us some amazing insights into his work with the next …
Family Business Retirement: “I am Only Leaving Feet First”
In This Episode: “I am only leaving feet first” In today’s episode, Kathy and I talk about retiring as the leader of a …
BONUS Episode: Family Business and the Seaman Family Foundation
BONUS EPISODE! Richard Seaman talks about Family Philanthropy In This Episode: "Decedents aren't all going to have a passion for the …
Episode 081: Family Business with 2nd Gen Richard Seaman of Seaman Corp
The Family Business Story of Seaman Corporation with Richard N. Seaman, 2nd Generation Chairman In …
Episode 080: Delusional Altruism with Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Become Unstoppable. In This Episode: "Together the philosophy behind these strategies constitute a mind-set …
Episode 076: Family Philanthropy Trends 2020
In This Episode: Nicholas Tedesco, President and CEO of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), returns to the podcast to talk about …
Episode 075: Get to Know NCFP’s Nick Tedesco
In This Episode: In this episode, Ellie Frey Zagel speaks with Nicholas Tedesco, President and CEO of the National Center for Family …
Best of 2019: Understanding Community Foundations with Neel Harja
We're looking back at the top episodes of the Successful Generations Podcast from 2019. Next up is this episode with Neel Harja, CEO of the Ann Arbor …
I Said No To My Dream Job
I just said "no" to the top spot in my family’s business. The position I am referring to is working for my family as the Board Chair of our family’s …
Episode 066: Sharing Generosity Between Generations with Andrea Pactor
Andrea Pactor is the interim director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She's been …
Bonus Episode: Philanthropy Focus on Human Trafficking with Mitzi Perdue
Recently, Mitzi Perdue (featured in episode 065) heard a lecture on human trafficking that changed her life. She learned about sting operations taking …
062: Effective Philanthropy with Phil Buchanan
In this episode, Ellie interviews Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and author of the new book, Giving Done Right: …
Episode 060: Finding Joy After Trauma with Polo Tate
In this episode, Ellie interviews Polo Tate, author of Deep Dark Blue: A Memoir of Survival. In the book, Polo recounts the loss of her sister at a …
Episode 058: Understanding Community Foundations with Neel Harja
What exactly is a community foundation? And why would a donor choose to work with one over starting their own foundation? To explore these questions, …
Episode 057: Giving a Gift Beyond Your Imagination with Arlene Cogen
In this episode, Ellie is talking with Arlene Cogen, a certified financial planner and the author of GIVE TO LIVE: Make A Charitable Gift You Never …
Episode 052: The Important Role of Professional Advisors in Discussing Philanthropy with Rebecca Miller
In this episode, we explore The U.S. Trust Study of The Philanthropic Conversation with Rebecca Miller, Senior Philanthropic Advisor with The …
Episode 051: 3Gen Perspectives on Philanthropy with a Boomer, a Gen Xer and a Millennial
In this episode, Ellie Frey Zagel is joined by Colleen Mitchell, Founder and Principal of VENTURE3Philanthropy, and Paige Cornetet, Chief Millennial …
Episode 050! What I’ve Learned in 50 Episodes with Guest Host Chad Zagel
We are so excited to celebrate this milestone 50th episode! In this episode, Ellie is joined by her husband, Chad Zagel for a bit of reflection. …
Episode 045: Exploring Donor-Advised Funds with Bob Roth
In this episode, we're talking with Bob Roth who is President & CEO of RoMan Manufacturing, a global manufacturing business based in Grand Rapids, …
Episode 044: Philanthropic Due Diligence with Lynne Ferrell
Ellie Frey Zagel is a third generation Trustee and Vice Chair of her family's foundation, the Frey Foundation. The foundation was endowed with the …
REPLAY: Answering the Question I’m Always Asked About Family Philanthropy
As a third generation board member of my family’s foundation, philanthropy plays a big role in my life. I was first introduced to our foundation when …
Episode 035: Great Governance for Your Investment Committee with Becky Wood
If you’re involved in a family foundation, a family office, or if you sit on the board of nonprofit with an endowment, you likely know something about …
Episode 031: Impact Investing with Jennifer Oertel
Jennifer Oertel serves as the Impact Investing Expert in Residence at the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF). In this episode, she and I dig into …
Episode 029: Giving Back Through Giving Circles with Dr. Jason Franklin
Back in episode 026 my guest Rob Collier, President of the Council of Michigan Foundations mentioned giving circles as a trend to watch in …
Episode 026: Reflections from Nearly Four Decades in Philanthropy with Rob Collier
Rob Collier is President & CEO of the Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), a nonprofit membership association of more than 330 community …
Episode 022: Getting Started in Family Philanthropy with Colleen Mitchell
Colleen Mitchell is the founder of Venture3Philanthropy, a global philanthropic advisory firm. In her role, Colleen helps clients across generations …
Episode 012: Raising Kids with Generous Genes with Susan Crites Price
Susan Crites Price is a Washington, DC-based author and speaker. Her most recent book, which she co-wrote with her daughter, Julianna Price, is titled …
Episode 010: 10 Things My Family Did to Engage Us in Philanthropy with Ellie Frey Zagel
As a third generation board member of my family’s foundation, philanthropy plays a big role in my life. I was first introduced to our foundation when …
Episode 006: Join the Philanthropic Revolution with Michael Moody
'Generation Impact' is Taking Over Research says that the rising generation of family philanthropy will take a different approach to giving. For …
Episode 004: Engaging Your Family in Philanthropy with Ginny Esposito
The question I get asked the most, is “Ellie, how can I engage my family in philanthropy?” In this episode, Virginia “Ginny” Esposito, Founder of the …