Today we welcome Don Howard, President and CEO of the James Irvine Foundation. We discuss the role of philanthropy, expanding opportunities for Californians, the history of the James Irvine Foundation, and more. SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more! (01:06) Don’s journey to the Irvine Foundation (06:48) Investing in climate resilience and getting through the pandemic (12:25) Working together with the state of California (14:49) Promoting greater equity and access to opportunity (19:36) Working together and the role of philanthropy (23:44) Advice to those thinking of getting involved in philanthropy
Today we welcome Don Howard, President and CEO of the James Irvine Foundation. We discuss the role of philanthropy, expanding opportunities for Californians, the history of the James Irvine Foundation, and more.
SacTown Talks is a podcast about California politics, policy and culture. We feature interviews with California political leaders, and analysis by experts and insiders focusing on the Capitol. Like, share, and subscribe to learn more!
(01:06) Don’s journey to the Irvine Foundation
(06:48) Investing in climate resilience and getting through the pandemic
(12:25) Working together with the state of California
(14:49) Promoting greater equity and access to opportunity
(19:36) Working together and the role of philanthropy
(23:44) Advice to those thinking of getting involved in philanthropy