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