Welcome to "SHORT," a weekly episode designed for brevity. These concise episodes aim to distill important content and offer listeners a focused opportunity to delve into specific topics. Each week, we feature inspirational nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, both familiar faces from previous episodes of Purposely and newcomers to the podcast.
Episodes typically range from five to 15 minutes in length, released every Thursday.
This week's SHORT episode features Jennifer Belmont, CEO of the Wakatipu Community Foundation and founding trustee for Youth Philanthropy New Zealand and Generation Give.
Jennifer shares insights into her successful journey in building the foundation, highlighting the incredible generosity within her community. Since its inception in 2017, the Wakatipu Community Foundation has experienced rapid growth, leveraging its work with young people in philanthropy and the power of Giving Circles. This growth in funding has enabled the foundation to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals locally, contributing to community growth and development.
In addition to discussing the foundation's achievements, Jennifer explores the broader landscape of philanthropy, noting the increasing acceptance of the term "kiwis" and the adoption of various global methods.
Jennifer's extensive involvement in nonprofits spans across different regions, including the establishment of various organizations such as a California local school foundation, tennis association, and a Utah community foundation.
