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Wise Giving Wednesday: Veterans Day Donations

This Veterans Day (Remembrance Day in Canada), think of the needs of veterans, military service members, and/or their families.

Nov 09, 2022

Heart of Giving podcast, Manu Meel

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 Manu Meel, the CEO of BridgeUSA, a youth-led nonprofit organization that...

Nov 08, 2022

Heart of Giving podcast, LaSaunda Tate

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's guest is LaSaunda Tate, Chief Operating Officer, Homeward Bound of Marin. Listen now...

Nov 03, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Sensible Cybersecurity

The more we depend on technology, the more vulnerable we can be to cybersecurity issues, unless active steps are taken to avoid potential trouble.

Nov 02, 2022

Heart of Giving Podcast, Marty Rodgers

In this week's episode, our guest is Martin “Marty” Rodgers, Accenture's market unit lead for the US South and the office managing director for the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Marty is an outspoken advocate of social responsibility and is committed to inclusion and diversity. Learn more about his...

Oct 26, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Embezzlement at Youth Sports Clubs

A front-page article in the Sunday sports section of The Washington Post (Stubbs, Roman, Cash Keeps Disappearing from Youth Sports Clubs, 10/16/2022) provides an overview of financial embezzlement allegations about a soccer sports club in Oregon

Oct 26, 2022

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