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Asha Curran, Giving Tuesday

Art Taylor speaks with Asha Curran about the #GivingTuesday Movement

Dec 02, 2019

#GivingTuesday 2019

This #GivingTuesday, support BBB's Give.org with a generous donation so we can continue to provide free, thorough reports on the charities you care about. Click here to donate! https://www.give.org/donate/

Nov 20, 2019

Jackie Melillo, United Palestinian Appeal

Art Taylor sits with United Palestinian Appeal to discuss collaboration and donor trust. Read our full report on UPA here, http://bit.ly/345WdHo

Nov 20, 2019

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Nov 04, 2019

Amy Palmer, Soldiers' Angels

Art Taylor chats with Amy Palmer of Soldierss Angels about collaboration and results as part of our Building Trust Series. Read our full report on Soldier's Angels here, https://www.give.org/charity-reviews/national/veterans-and-military/soldiers-angels-in-san-antonio-tx-1687

Oct 22, 2019

Andrea J O'Neill, Lupus Research Alliance

Art discusses collaboration and impact with Andrea O'Neill of the Lupus Research Alliance in our Building Trust Video Series. Read our full report on LRA here, https://www.give.org/charity-reviews/national/health/lupus-research-alliance-in-new-york-ny-8289

Oct 22, 2019

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