The Road To Philanthropy: Recent Episodes
Painted Rock Advisors
Gary S. Cohn interviews philanthropic nonprofit executives, philanthropists, and advisors to explore the nonprofit world.
Adam Seklowitz is the Owner and Producer at Waterfall Films. When he's not worrying about the 'movie magic' he's an active board member at Cedars Sinai and Lupus LA. His work and dedication are driven by personal experiences with himself and family. Adam shares his story with Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors and why he cares so much about changing the outcomes of the future.
GUEST: Adam Selkowitz | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-selkowitz-ba4a052/ HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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The United States healthcare system is widely regarded as flawed and unproductive. There are too many hoops to jump through to get the tailored care you need without giving up your entire retirement fund. That's what motivates Dale Surowitz to lead Los Angeles Jewish Health so specifically. With his dedicated team, Surowitz looks after senior citizens to provide award-winning care. Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors works with Dale to understand what separates LAJH from the rest of the U.S. healthcare system.
GUEST: Dale Surowitz | LinkedIn HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Barry Finestone has taken a deep dive into the world of non profits from an early age. Taking advantage of his once in a lifetime opportunity, he has engaged with the Jewish world and enhanced the infrastructure and technology systems of several institutions. Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors also dives deep into this story hoping to uncover where the tenacity and drive of such a leader comes from.
GUEST: Barry Finestone | The Jim Joseph Foundation HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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What is a venture philanthropist? Robert Kaplan of Social Venture Partners explains this unique and enticing concept to Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors. Robert breaks down his one-of-a-kind decision making process and explains how him and his partners choose who they donate to.
GUEST: Robert Kaplan | www.DRKFoundation.org HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Paul Roberts takes his experience from his career in data analysis and the family business to benefit numerous non profits across the country. Roberts and Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors go way back, reflecting on their experiences together from childhood and how their careers have paralleled. Listen in as Paul talks both numbers and relation building showing off his diverse skillset.
GUEST: Paul Roberts | Principal Consultant HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Bryan Rutberg is a passionate philanthropist who learned about the power of giving from his role model family. Since childhood, he has remained a leader in giving during his entrepreneurial feats. He joins Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to give advice to those looking to enter philanthropy, and workshop ways to make tomorrow's generation ready to give.
GUEST: Bryan Rutberg | 3C Communications | www.3CComms.com HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Jeff Cohen presents his new book Count-On-Able discussing how leaders can embolden their team and leadership styles to enhance the future of their business forever. Drawing from his unique experiences, not to mention his success on ABC's Shark Tank, Jeff shares with Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors just how your work can impact the non profit and philanthropic world without even being on an executive board.
GUEST: Jeff Cohen | www.ClevelRoundtable.com HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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As the head of Libitzky Property Companies, Moses's real estate has proven to be a successful business. However, Moses has a passion for contributing to his Jewish community by providing his talent in property with the goal of preserving a Jewish future. Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors learned where the passion comes from and how it has impacted his charitable giving over the year.
GUEST: Moses Libitzky | Libitzky Property Companies | www.Libitzky.com/lpc HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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How does business and philanthropy relate? Brian uncovers how his experience in executive coaching, development, mentoring, governance, and entrepreneurship transcends to the non profit world and how it inspired the mentality of the Lighthouse Leadership Group. Brian shares his experience and bounces ideas off of Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors.
GUEST: Brian Barry | Lighthouse Leadership Group HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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A pair of twins set the stage for one another by discussing Barry's experiences and motives in the world of philanthropy and charitable gift giving. Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors reflects on the family principle of balancing hard work with giving.
GUEST: Barry S. Cohn | Jorgensen HR | (661) 600 - 2070 HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Mike Leven discusses his ethics in his career as an executive and philanthropic leader. He joins Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to reveal his book, Can't Do It Yourself: How Commitment to Others Leads to Personal Prosperity, as well as his proudest milestone, The Jewish Future Pledge.
GUEST: Mike Leven | Buy his book HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Do-Yourself-Commitment-Prosperity/dp/1642251623 HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Casey Summar advises non profits from a legal angle. She represents the Law Firm for Non Profits (LFNP) when interviewing with Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to discuss her unique practice and how she guides donors and non profits.
GUEST: Casey Summar | www.LFNP.com HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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The accomplished Dr. Lydia Hughs-Evans does more than assist relationships and businesses to the next level. She joins Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to cover her tools and resources designed to improve the livelihoods non-profits.
GUEST: Dr. Lydia Hughs-Evans | www.PureMomentumConsulting.com HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Rebecca Maciera-Kaufmann is an experienced CEO and influential leader who has had a hand in the non profit world for quite some time. She joins Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to talk about her unique experiences and how it relates to her book, Fit CEO.
GUEST: Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann | Fit CEO - FitCEObook.com HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors highlights previous guests, professional updates, and lessons learned from the non-profit world and how it adjusted to the turbulent world of Covid-19. HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Cindy Rogoway of Hebrew Free Loan steps aside from the demanding world of finance and loans to talk with Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors. She speaks of her work with Hebrew Free Loan and her extensive career in giving to those in the community who need financial assistance.
GUEST: Cindy Rogoway | Hebrew Free Loan HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Katharine Earhart leads her life with passion, using her experience in finance to support the non-profit and philanthropic world. Playing a major role in the success of these organizations, she recalls her vast and impactful career with Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors.
GUEST: Katharine Earhart | Fairlight Advisors | www.FairlightAdvisors.com HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Married couple and partners Larry and Laura Cohen join Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to highlight the major developments they've been able to touch with their initiatives in the Jewish non-profit world.
GUEST: Larry Cohen | Glyphix | www.Glyphix.com HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Focusing on health in his local community, Adam Pilder is the Senior Philanthropy Officer of the Providence Tarzana Foundation. Adam's focus in health has allowed him to speak to what donors need to understand and benefit from. He shares experiences and knowledge with Gary Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors.
GUEST: Adam Pilder | www.tarzanafoundation.org HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors sits with non profit executive Lisa Gurwitch of Delivering Good, to reflect on their collaborations and exciting careers. Lisa is known for providing people impacted by poverty and tragedy with merchandise and resources to emerge stronger than they were before their downfalls.
GUEST: Lisa Gurwitch | www.delivering-good.org HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Silvia Gutierrez is a passionate social worker who has played a part in several non profit institutions. Her focus is serving the homeless to make the streets a safer place to live for those who live in their vehicles, thanks to her leadership in Safe Parking LA. Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors learns about what its like to lead and empower this under-appreciated part of society.
GUEST: Silvia Gutierrez | www.safeparkingla.org HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Lisa Greer is motivated by success, but shares the score of her victories with her hand in philanthropy. Author of the Philanthropy Revolution, she's active in the world of philanthropy and shares her exciting career with Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors.
GUEST: Lisa Greer | HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Adam Weisberg joins on us this exciting interview to describe the intricacies of his work and how it intersects with Jewish tradition, mindfulness, social action, and sustainable agriculture. Adam joins Gary S Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to go in depth and explore this unique line of work.
GUEST: Adam Weisberg | https://www.urbanadamah.org/ HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Join the conversation as Leslie Bacho talks about her experience running the Second Harvest Food Bank while managing workflow with 300 non-profit partners. Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors uncovers the impressive problem solving process that comes with supporting those struggling during Covid-19.
GUEST: Leslie Bacho | SHFB.org HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Kelny's extensive experience in advising and finance has proven to be an integral role in a multitude of non-profits of all sizes. Her unique background is beneficial and gives her an advantage in gaining trust and establishing financial strategies across all kinds of philanthropies. Kelny sits with Gary S. Cohn to discuss how she brings her talents into fruition.
GUEST: Anne Kelny Denebeim | Signature Bank| kdenebeim@signatureny.com | (646) 802-3915 HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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From the far reaches of New Zealand, to the holy lands of Israel, Michael Lawrence approaches the space of philanthropy with grace. Lawrence reflects on his exciting career, starting in law and delving deep into non profit's through the Jewish Agency of Israel and Beit Issie Shapiro. Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock advisors learns of the dynamic lifestyle and lessons learned with this globally experienced nonprofit executive.
GUEST: Michael Lawrence | Beit Issie Shapiro HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Sarah Jennings sits with Gary S. Cohn to discuss her major impact on the V Foundation. Stepping out of the film industry, she chose to pursue something that would have a positive impact on society. She started by working for the Alzheimer's foundation and today is a champion for fighting cancer.
GUEST: Sarah Jennings | www.v.org HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Hillel International allows for emerging adults on college campuses to grow Jewishly within their communities. Committing to a life of providing, Michael offers programming and leadership opportunities to form an impressive set of skills to tomorrow's Jewish leaders.
GUEST: Michael Rabkin | https://www.hillel.org | mrabkin@hillel.org
HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Lisa Tabak kicks off The Road to Philanthropy as our first guest, bringing to the table her insight in community development, fundraising, and her sense of directorship within the Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay.
GUEST: Lisa Tabak | The Jewish Federation and The Jewish community Foundation of the East Bay | lisat@sfjcf.org
HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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Gary brings over thirty years of non-profit and development experience to his work as a trusted advisor. Gary has an extensive history on both sides of the coin when it comes to non-profit work. He has been a donor and board member to several philanthropies across his career. Painted Rock Advisors was founded right before the quarantine and strives to help non-profits thrive.
HOST: Gary S. Cohn | Painted Rock Advisors | (510) 402 - 8877 | paintedrockadvisors@gmail.com
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