Episode 0: What Is Your Why? – Introducing the Podcast

In this opening episode, host Dean Jones introduces the Night Owl Philanthropy Podcast and explains the vision behind the series.​

This is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the real stories, motivations and resilience of charity leaders, fundraisers, philanthropists and changemakers across the social impact sector. Each episode will ask one central question: what is your why?​

Dean shares who the podcast is for, what listeners can expect from future conversations, and why authentic, long-form dialogue matters in a sector often defined by its complexity and emotional weight.​

If you're involved in charity, fundraising or philanthropy – or simply care about making a difference – this episode sets the tone for the honest, purposeful conversations to come. ...