462. “Control hurts giving” Rethinking Philanthropy with Glen Galaich

In this episode, we sit down with Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation, co-host of Break Fake Rules , and author of In Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short . Glen brings a rare insider’s perspective to modern philanthropy, shaped by years in human rights, academia, fundraising, and foundation leadership. His work challenges some of the deepest assumptions behind institutional giving and asks whether wealth is really being used in service of the public good. Our conversation explores why so much philanthropic money remains locked up while communities face urgent needs, and how a culture of control often keeps foundations from listening well or acting boldly. We talk about the fake rules that govern giving, the danger of prioritizing perpetuity over humanity, and the mindset shift required to move from top-down decision-making to community-led action. Glen makes a powerful case that better outcomes begin when leaders reflect honestly, listen deeply, and loosen their grip. The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway “Reflect, listen.and act accordingly.” -- Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster.

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This episode is 30:48 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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