Welcome to The Giving Current
The Giving Current is Pinellas Community Foundation’s video podcast, created to share real stories, meaningful conversations, and fresh ideas shaping the future of our community. Each episode features local voices, from advisors and donors to nonprofit leaders and changemakers, who bring unique perspectives on philanthropy, innovation, and impact.
Whether you’re a donor, a community partner, or simply passionate about what’s possible in Pinellas County, The Giving Current invites you to join the conversation and discover how generosity flows into lasting change.
Episode 1: Exploring the Power of Donor Advised Funds with Emmanuel Lelekis
In the very first episode of The Giving Current, Pinellas Community Foundation sits down with Emmanuel Lelekis, Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director of Investments at Raymond James, to explore the role of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) in modern philanthropy.
Episode 2: Intent to Impact | A Fund Holders Why | Featuring Stephen Miller
Pinellas Community Foundation fund-holder, Stephen Miller, shares how he aligned his values, selected the right giving vehicle, and measured real outcomes here in Pinellas. Practical, local, and transparent; exactly how philanthropy should feel.
Episode 3: Legacy Giving Made Simple | Featuring Kit Van Pelt
What does “legacy giving” actually mean, and how do you start? In this episode of The Giving Current, Pinellas Community Foundation sits down with board member Kit Van Pelt, Esq., an estate planning attorney with Older Lundy Koch & Martino, to break it down in plain language.
Episode 4: Reserve Funds at PCF Featuring Creative Clay CEO Kim Dohrman
In this episode, we hit the road and head to Creative Clay (https://www.creativeclay.org/) in St. Petersburg, FL to chat with Kim Dohrman, CEO. Kim talks all things Creative Clay, from their mission, next big vision, and greatest needs. We also chat about the benefits of establishing a reserve fund with Pinellas Community Foundation.
Episode 5: Federal Pause & Food Insecurity in Pinellas Featuring FEAST Food Pantry CEO Tamara Black
During this episode, we check-in with Tamara Black, Executive Director at FEAST Food Pantry to chat about growing need during the federal pause. FEAST Food Pantry reports a 50% increase in families seeking groceries in past week. Many of those families have not previously used food pantry services, and are seeing strain in their monthly budgets due to the federal pause.
