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How to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in Myanmar and Thailand

Want to help after the Myanmar and Thailand earthquake? Get smart giving tips and see trusted BBB Accredited Charities aiding relief efforts.

Mar 28, 2025

Wise Giving Wednesday: Supporting Food Banks Impacted by Federal Funding Cuts

Federal funding cuts are creating new challenges for food banks nationwide. Learn about the challenges and how you can support hunger relief efforts in your community.

Mar 26, 2025

Heart of Giving Podcast - Beyond Passion: Building Effective Nonprofit Leadership with David Rhode

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast David Rhode, author of "Passion Isn't Enough," shares practical insights from his journey from founding Pitchin' for Baseball and Softball to consulting with nonprofit leaders. Three key moments: "Running a nonprofit organization is running a business. And...

Mar 26, 2025

Heart of Giving Podcast - Growth in Action: The Transformative Power of Educational Opportunity

This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast - in Part 2: We continue our conversation with Dan Porterfield and Robert Diggs, then hear directly from Markera Jones, whose remarkable journey from a segregated school environment to academic excellence at Franklin & Marshall College demonstrates how...

Mar 20, 2025

Wise Giving Wednesday: How to Help Communities Affected by Last Week’s Powerful Storms

Want to help communities affected by last week’s devastating storms? See a list of trusted charities and learn how to give wisely to make a difference.

Mar 19, 2025

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Charities Impacted by Government Funding Changes

Funding cuts from federal agencies are affecting many charities. Explore our list of BBB Accredited Charities that receive government funding.

Mar 12, 2025

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