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Building Trust Series, Omoiye Kinney, United Way Worldwide

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Omoiye Kinney, Chief Marketing Officer of the United Way Worldwide (UWW). UWW's stated purpose is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. Read our full report on the...

Dec 01, 2022

Heart of Giving podcast, Brian Crimmins and Nathan Chappell

In this week's episode, we have two guests, Nathan Chappell and Brian Crimmins. We discuss their new book called "Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges."

Nov 30, 2022

BBB’s Give.org Study: “High trust” is up for 12 of 13 charity categories

Nov 30, 2022

Heart of Giving podcast, Timothy Waters

This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week our guest is Tim Waters, Executive Director of Friends of the Children, SF Bay Area....

Nov 28, 2022

Building Trust Video Series: Jeff Keith, Guardian Group

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jeff Keith, Founder and CEO of Guardian Group. Guardian Group's mission is to prevent and disrupt the sex trafficking of women and children while enabling partners to identify victims and predators in the United States. Read our full report...

Nov 22, 2022

Donating to Help Colorado Nightclub Shooting Victims

Many generous individuals will be moved to help the victims and families of the horrific shooting that took place this past weekend at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Nov 22, 2022

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