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Heart of Giving podcast, Charity Navigator and Personal Giving Portfolios

This week our guests are Michael Thatcher, President and CEO, Charity Navigator, and Ben Horwitz, Vice President of Business Development & New Ventures, Charity Navigator. Listen now to learn more about their latest venture.

Aug 30, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Five Questions to Ask About Donating to Hurricane Idalia Relief

Give.org recommends donors to ask these five questions to help them make wise giving decisions while donating to Hurricane Idalia relief efforts.

Aug 30, 2023

Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., Muscular Dystrophy Association

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3OPvuqW

Aug 24, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Jamie Horst

In this week's episode, our guest is Jamie Horst, Chief Purpose Officer, Traditional Medicinals. Jamie manages the company's sustainability efforts, and she shares more about Traditional Medicinals' philanthropic activities.

Aug 23, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Assisting Tropical Storm Hilary Recovery Efforts

Tips for donors to help the victims of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Aug 22, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Robin Steinberg

In this week's episode, our guest is Robin Steinberg, the founder of the Bail Project and three other high-impact organizations: the Bronx Defenders, the Bronx Freedom Fund, and Still She Rises.

Aug 16, 2023

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