Welcome to My Friends in Philanthropy, the podcast dedicated to sharing the stories, struggles, and hope behind the organizations and individuals making a real difference.

In this episode, Patti Parker sits down with Emily Rasmussen, founder and CEO of Grapevine, the leading platform for Giving Circles. Emily shares how everyday people—not just big donors—can pool their resources, learn together, and make meaningful charitable impact in their communities.

Together, they explore why collaborative giving is one of the fastest-growing movements in philanthropy and how Grapevine is making it easier than ever for anyone to become a philanthropist.

This episode is for aspiring donors, nonprofit supporters, financial advisors, community leaders, and anyone who has ever wondered if a sm ...