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Turkey and Syria Relief, Islamic Relief USA

As part of our Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria Interview series, Sharif Aly, CEO of Islamic Relief USA, talks about the organization's relief efforts in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquake. Read our full report on Islamic Relief USA here https://bit.ly/3TouYlz

Mar 16, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Mark Shamley

In this week's episode, we interview Mark Shamley, Vice President of Community Impact at Lift Orlando, a place-based community development organization. Listen now to learn more!

Mar 15, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Learning from Organizational Transformation

BBB Wise Giving Alliance describes how a health charity was able to transform its mission in a new direction.

Mar 15, 2023

Turkey and Syria Relief, Project Hope

As part of our Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria Interview series, Rabih Torbay, President and CEO of Project Hope talks about the organization's relief efforts in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquake. Read our full report on Project Hope here, https://bit.ly/3JbsDWN

Mar 10, 2023

10 Lessons in Organizational Transformation

Report enumerating lessons learned by CHC: Creating Healthier Communities while undergoing organizational transformation.

Mar 09, 2023

Building Trust Video Series: Michelle DeLaune, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Michelle DeLaune, CEO of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC.) NCMEC's stated purpose is "to operate a national clearinghouse on missing and sexually exploited children; assist efforts to find missing children...

Mar 08, 2023

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