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Schmooze with Suze
Hi, I’m Suze. Here with your dose of culture, values and global citizenship- and where we tackle those topics others may consider off-limits.
A little about me, I’m a busy GenX mom who, quite frankly, wanted to grow up like the Brady Bunch… But ended up being raised in the shadow of Schindler’s List. So this means I’ve spent a lifetime navigating these mixed messages we get hit with daily. You know those conversations- where we wonder if it’s safe to speak our minds? Can we share our experiences? Voice our fears and concerns, or should we just keep our mouths shut?
Well, too bad. I need to know! But I’m no expert. So, I’m going to schmooze the experts and get their thoughts. Why? So when we engage with our kids, colleagues, or the countless committees we interact with, we can do it with competence, kindness, confidence, and maybe a bit of humor.
If this sounds like your cup of coffee- welcome to Schmooze with Suze!
Schmooze with Suze
How Does a Foundation of Giving Grow to Greater Impact? My Guest: Isaiah Oliver, Community Foundation of Northeast Florida
For as far back as I can remember charity has been ingrained in me, like challah braided into my DNA. From my very first nursery school classroom, at my very first circle time, I recall proudly clutching my shiny copper penny and eagerly waiting that tzedaka box to get to me.
Whether it’s passing the plate or the pushka, the value of giving is part of our foundation, so why does giving it to a "Foundation" sound scary to someone like me?
And that’s what we’re going to tackle today…
This episode is a deep exploration of philanthropy's heart with my guest, Isaiah Oliver, who leads the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida. Together, we unravel the threads that connect family values to community involvement, revealing how personal narratives weave into the larger philanthropic fabric.
The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida https://www.jaxcf.org/
The stories shared in this episode, including a lively family debate over education, demonstrate the profound influence our loved ones have on our journey towards social responsibility. Isaiah and I also ponder the powerful impact that intentionally engaging in varying viewpoints can have, particularly within the realm of public service and global citizenship.
Isaiah shares his WHO (society), WHAT (social impact), WHEN (if not now...?), WHERE (local, global) and WHY listening and engaging helps us get to HOW together.
Whether you're a seasoned donor or just starting to find your footing in the world of giving, join us as we celebrate the stories that shape our communities and inspire us to leave lasting legacies of our own.
Fairy Tales, Anita Baker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vrDThlryU
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