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Heart of Giving podcast, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Bennett Weiner

In this week's episode, the Executive Vice President & COO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Bennett Weiner, offers tips that donors should keep in mind when supporting disaster relief efforts by different charities. Listen now to learn more!

Oct 27, 2023

Donating to Shooting Victims in Maine

For those seeking to help the victims and families of the recent shooting in Lewiston, Maine, BBB's Give.org offers the following tips to consider.

Oct 26, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Ukraine Update – Helping Special Medical Care Needs

In this installment of our Ukraine Blog Series, Kateryna Zhuk writes about the struggles of families with palliative patients who have special medical care needs.

Oct 25, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Bridgespan Group and Liberation Ventures

In this week's episode, we talk about reparations and how we can right past wrongs with our guests Tonyel Edwards Partner, The Bridgespan Group and Aria Florant Co-Founder & CEO, Liberation Ventures. Listen now to learn more!

Oct 18, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Advancing Collaboration

Learn about our Advancing Collaboration project and check out the Inspiring Collaboration interviews of various charities on Give.org.

Oct 18, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Relief Efforts in Israel and Gaza

Following the war between Israel and Hamas, Give.org offers tips for donors supporting charities engaged in relief efforts.

Oct 12, 2023

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