Jim Bildner, CEO of the DRK Foundation and author of A Matter of Hope joins Good Day DC.

A Matter of Hope is a National Bestseller

What compels us to act when we see a problem? Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation CEO Jim Bildner reflects on social entrepreneurship, personal loss, and how hope can move us to act.

Jim Bildner, CEO of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, transformed his life's purpose after his son's death, shifting focus from traditional success metrics to impactful social work. He now champions "hope as a verb," emphasizing action over mere aspiration.

All you need is hope! How you can make a big impact with everything you already have. DRK Foundation CEO & Author Jim Bildner shares the inspiration for his new book.

DRK Foundation CEO Jim Bildner explains what the venture philanthropy firm looks for before it invests, why it refuses to fund organizations more than once, and what it takes to turn early-stage support into much larger pools of capital.

I often feel inspired when I walk by the New York Public Library’s main branch in Manhattan. You can’t miss its two iconic lions, Patience and Fortitude, named by Mayor LaGuardia during the Great Depression, perched in front of the library.

In this episode, he explains how venture capital principles can be applied to philanthropy, why financial discipline is essential for nonprofits, and how purpose—not money—can be the foundation for a fulfilling life. He also shares the deeply personal experience that changed the direction of his life and inspired his new book, A Matter of Hope.