{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Stop & Talk","title":"Peter Ellsworth: Trust Begins With Listening","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3537,"description":"Peter Ellsworth is a longtime San Diegan, civic leader, and founding force in modern philanthropy. From his early days in law and healthcare to his visionary role at the helm of the Legler Benbough Foundation, Peter has lived a life steeped in service, humility, and quiet transformation. A member of the Prebys Foundation Board, he remains a guiding voice for how philanthropy can—and must—listen first. \n\nThis Episode:\nWhat happens when a foundation listens before it leads? \nGrant and Peter explore the evolution of philanthropy in San Diego and how Peter helped pioneer a relationship-driven, trust-based approach to giving. They discuss the opportunities of working in hyperlocal neighborhoods, the importance of humility in leadership, and why building genuine partnerships with community leaders creates lasting impact. From Southeast San Diego to Balboa Park, Peter’s story is a reminder that the best ideas come from the ground up. \n\nAlong the way, Peter shares personal reflections, including his father’s lasting advice: It’s not about you. \nKey Moments: \n[11:22] Peter's start in Philanthropy and why he did things differently\n[13:31] The four words that shaped Peter’s leadership: “It’s not about me” \n[23:24]The radical idea of trust-based philanthropy\n[30:35] The teen center that designed by what teens actually wanted \n[5:50] What San Diego needs to realize its boldest ideas \nResources Mentioned in This Episode: \nLegler Benbough Foundation – A now-spent-down foundation that helped reshape civic life in San Diego through trust-based, community-rooted philanthropy \nOutdoor Outreach – Empowering young people through outdoor experiences and leadership development \nForever Balboa Park – Supporting the preservation and enhancement of Balboa Park \n\nTake Action: \nPractice Trust-Based Philanthropy – Start by building authentic relationships, not just reviewing proposals \nListen to Community First – Let the people closest to the work guide the solutions \nRethink Power in...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/E50UwUZbhBWosolTVbD7jMIdqqQxUsyZGfLc3NjRiXE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MTAwLzE3MDg5/ODY0MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}