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Building Trust Video Series, Robin Van Etten, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Robin Van Etten, Global Chief Operating Officer of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3OAPzCR

May 23, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Darren Isom, Part 2

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Darren Isom, Partner, San Francisco, The Bridgespan Group. We talk about his background, his experiences as an activist, and continue discussing his work supporting art and cultural organizations.

May 17, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Police, Firefighter, or Veterans Groups that are “527 Political Organizations”

Donation tips for giving to 527 political organizations that may be soliciting for groups that include the words police, firefighter or veterans in their name.

May 17, 2023

Building Trust Video Series, Mike Wilson, VFW National Home

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Mike Wilson, Executive Director of the VFW National Home. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3O0uwJO

May 12, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Darren Isom, Part 1

This week, our guest is Darren Isom, Partner, San Francisco, The Bridgespan Group. He advises mission-driven organizations and philanthropic foundations in support of equity and justice and supports the firm’s work with arts and cultural organizations.

May 12, 2023

Building Trust Video, Lynette Johnson, Society of St. Andrew

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Lynnette Johnson, Executive Director of the Society of St. Andrew. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/42rDTGG

May 10, 2023

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