In this episode of The Giving Habit, Rachel Engel (managing director at Macquarie Group Foundation), explains how money is the least valuable thing a corporate funder brings to the table, as building relationships and sharing skillsets becomes a more vital part of successful social impact.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:17 Rachel's background
01:14 The spark: theatre and corporate social impact
04:22 Overview of Macquarie Group Foundation
06:17 Why Macquarie's foundation is part of the business
10:52 Articulating value: people and purpose
13:06 Leadership qualities for social impact
17:14 Responding to crises with resilience and purpose
22:28 Engaging nonprofits and building trust
26:28 Mutual investment and partnership opportunities
29:03 Culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit
30:58 Place-based impact in London and community collaboration
38:25 Staff engagement, volunteering, and incentives
45:41 Redemption Roasters and social enterprise
47:47 Cultural differences in philanthropy across regions
54:20 Future challenges and opportunities for Macquarie Foundation
55:32 Closing remarks and personal interests in sports
Learn more about the Macquarie Group Foundation: https://www.macquarie.com/au/en/about/community/2026-foundation-annual-review.html
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