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Welcome to Philanthropy Friday, the podcast where wealth, purpose, and legacy intersect.Hosted by Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P, one of Canada's top life insurance and strategic philanthropy advisors, this show explores how to turn taxes into charity and create lasting impact through planned giving.Each week, Mark invites influential guests from the worlds of wealth management, law, fundraising, and philanthropy to share powerful stories, strategies, and opportunities for advisors, donors, and charities alike.Whether you're an advisor helping clients navigate complex estates, a donor looking to leave a meaningful legacy, or a charity exploring smarter fundraising strategies, this podcast is your playbook for tax-smart generosity and transformational giving.Less tax. More legacy.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Philanthropy Friday, the podcast where wealth, purpose, and legacy intersect. Hosted by Mark Halpern, CFP, TEP, MFA-P, one of Canada's top life insurance and strategic philanthropy advisors, this show explores how to turn taxes into charity and create lasting impact through planned giving.
Philanthropy Friday is hosted by Mark Halpern. The show has published 9 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep #9 How a Rabbi Turned Tragedy Into Global Healing: The Story of Kids Kicking Cancer" (23 January 2026, 52 minutes), "Ep #8 Maximizing Business Succession & Turning Tax into Legacy with Cindy Wilson & Michelle Middlemore" (9 January 2026, 46 minutes), and "Ep #7 Sharpen the Ax: How Advisors Can Rewire Their Mindset for Epic Success with Mark Halpern & Chuck Downs" (19 December 2025, 50 minutes).
Philanthropy Friday publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 9 episodes.
Booking probability for Philanthropy Friday is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Philanthropy Friday requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Philanthropy Friday's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Philanthropy Friday are Investing & Wealth Management and Insurance Agencies & Brokers. Philanthropy Friday has a business audience.
Mark Halpern hosts Philanthropy Friday, a business podcast with 9 episodes published.
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<p >In this extraordinary episode of Philanthropy Friday, Mark Halpern is joined by Rabbi Elimelech "Rabbi G" Goldberg, Founder and Global Director of Kids Kicking Cancer and The Hero Circle. What begins as a...
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<p >In this insightful episode, Mark Halpern is joined by Cindy Wilson and Michelle Middlemore, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of MC2 Business Advisors Inc. With decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, Cindy and...
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<p >In this inspiring episode, Mark Halpern sits down with Chuck Downs, founder of Epic Success Coaching, to talk about how professional advisors can overcome burnout, break limiting beliefs, and unlock higher levels of...
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<p >In this cross-border episode, Mark Halpern is joined by Jeff Hammer, Founder of Forte Impact Advisors, based in Richmond, Virginia. Together, they explore the differences between Canadian and U.S. approaches to...
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<p >In this eye-opening episode, Mark Halpern is joined by Glen Gumalka, CEO of The Mississauga Foundation, to uncover one of the best-kept secrets in Canadian philanthropy: community foundations and donor-advised funds...
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<p >In this inspiring episode, Mark Halpern is joined by Amy Stein, Executive Director of The Pixel Foundation (formerly the Henry's Foundation). Amy shares her remarkable journey from growing up in a 114-year-old...
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<p >This heartfelt episode of Philanthropy Friday brings together three passionate advocates for strategic philanthropy: Luke Carter (President & CEO of CAP Advisors), renowned advisor and son of one of my closest...
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<p >In this must-listen episode, Mark Halpern is joined by two national experts Peter Nicholson (Founder of WCPD) and Ken Stern (Philanthropic Advisor at Capital Ideas) to break down one of the most misunderstood and...
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<p >In this powerful episode of Philanthropy Friday, Mark Halpern sits down with Ed Sluga, President of PGgrowth, to unpack the incredible potential of planned legacy giving for charities, donors, and professional...
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chiropractor, author, lecturer, Certified HeartMath practitioner, Wealth Insurance.com
Herbalist, Energy Medicine Educator and Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Beyond Basics Physical Therapy
General Manager, The Carter Family Office
author of Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives, Bard Center for the Study of Hate
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