The Foundation Voice

By Jennifer Stapleton

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The Foundation Voice is a podcast hosted by Jennifer Stapleton, founder of Fire & Bliss and a 30-year veteran of philanthropic and nonprofit communications, exploring what it actually takes for foundations to communicate with clarity, courage, and impact in today’s political environment.

Through candid interviews, sharp strategy conversations, and real-world case studies, Jennifer pulls back the curtain on how foundations navigate risk, shape narratives, respond to crises, and build public trust without losing sight of their values. The show explores what worked, what failed, and what foundations getting it right are doing differently.

Every episode includes honest conversations about the real communications challenges foundations face behind closed doors, and the strategies bold leaders are using to move their missions forward anyway.

Because if you don’t shape the narrative around your mission, someone else will do it for you.

Learn more at fireandbliss.com


Episode Date
Who Controls Knowledge? Inside the Wikimedia Foundation with Anusha Alikhan
Nov 02, 2026
Why Big Giving Falls Short: Power, Money, and Control with Glen Galaich
Oct 24, 2026
The Community Already Knows: Karen McNeil-Miller on Health, Trust and Philanthropy
Oct 19, 2026
Who Holds the Power? Rethinking Philanthropy with Ashley Ahlers
Oct 12, 2026
Women, Wealth, and the Courage to Shift Power with Renee Ferrufino
Oct 05, 2026
5 Communications Lessons Every Foundation Leader Needs to Hear
Aug 03, 2026
Before You Hire a Communications Firm: The 5 Questions Every Foundation Should Ask First
Jul 20, 2026
When Foundations Fund Change: Inside the Advocacy Communications Process
Jul 13, 2026
How the Raikes Foundation Stays Vocal in Uncertain Times With Zoë  Stemm-Calderon
Jul 07, 2026
Death Threats & Best Practices: Prepare First. Then Be Loud.
Jun 29, 2026
Designing Communications That Don't Undermine Your Brand
Jun 22, 2026
Acronyms Are Killing Your Mission
Jun 13, 2026
What Foundations Get Wrong About Media With Samantha Lasky
Jun 12, 2026
Don't Go Silent... Why The Bunker Strategy Is Losing You the War
Jun 12, 2026
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Jun 12, 2026