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Heart of Giving podcast, March Gladness

This week we feature clips from our previous interviews with Shawnee Benton Gibson, the CEO of Spirit of A Woman (S.O.W.) Leadership Development Institute and the Co-Founder of the ARIAH Foundation, Mark Shamley, Vice President of Community Impact at Lift Orlando, and Aimee Gilbreath, the President...

Mar 29, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Shooting Victims at Nashville School

For those seeking to help the victims and families of the elementary school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, the BBB offers the following tips to consider.

Mar 29, 2023

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Webinar: 10 Lessons on Organizational Transformation

A conversation with the leadership of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities to talk about renovating identity, keeping a long-term view while advancing methodically, collaborating, integrating diverse communities, and building trust.

Mar 28, 2023

Five Questions about Donating for Tornado Relief

The devastating tornadoes that hit Mississippi over the weekend left a path of destruction and an estimated 26 deaths. Parts of Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee also experienced tornadoes. Recovery efforts are now underway.

Mar 27, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Giving Tips for Small Businesses

Virtually all small businesses receive contribution requests from charities addressing a variety of causes. For example, youth sports teams, health charities, disaster appeals and/or requests from police and firefighter organizations.

Mar 22, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Aimee Gilbreath

In this week's episode, our guest is Aimee Gilbreath, the President of PetSmart Charities, (a BBB accredited charity and seal holder). We chat about her love for animals and helping them, and what PetSmart Charities is doing in the animal welfare space. Listen now to learn more!

Mar 21, 2023

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