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Heart of Giving, Anniversary Compilation, Part 2

We are celebrating our 1st anniversary by taking a walk down memory lane! In this special highlights episode, we revisit some of our most memorable episodes to learn about what drove our esteemed guests to a career of service and giving. This is part two of a two-part episode.

Aug 31, 2021

BBB’s Give.org Issues Advice on Donating for Hurricane Ida Relief

On Sunday, Hurricane Ida, with winds of 150 miles per hour, hit Louisiana. This Category 4 storm is one of the strongest to impact this area.

Aug 30, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: The Three Phases of Disaster Activity

Whether it’s the devastating flooding that took place in Middle Tennessee, the next tropical disturbance that threatens to become a hurricane or a tornado that quickly destroys a town, disasters usually run through a shared cycle of activity – the three R’s of disasters: Rescue, Relief and Recovery.

Aug 25, 2021

Mariah Smith, No One Left Behind

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Mariah Smith of No One Left Behind. The organization works to help America's wartime allies from Afghanistan and Iraq who are eligible for the Special Immigrant Visa Program to navigate the visa application process and to resettle in...

Aug 25, 2021

Heart of Giving, No One Left Behind

The recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has thrown the country into a sudden transition and as we continue to monitor the situation there, we talk to team No One Left Behind to get a better sense of the American philanthropic response to this crisis.

Aug 24, 2021

Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Hilary Pennington, Ford Foundation

In this week's Heart of Giving Podcast blog, economic empowerment is a primary goal of charitable giving, delivering financial resources to organizations and communities.

Aug 23, 2021

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