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Heart of Giving, Dan Cardinali

Dan Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector, joins us to discuss the valuable work Independent Sector is doing and share his insights behind a memo he recently released. In this discussion on civil society, you won't want to miss his explanation about how the notions of inclusion and the common good can be powerful forces in overcoming political sectarianism.

Mar 02, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: Evaluation Transparency

Wise Giving Wednesday previously discussed the importance of charity transparency which has been viewed in past years as the availability of charity financial information but in more recent times is seen as charities providing disclosures about a variety of areas such as those addressed in the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.

Feb 24, 2021

Heart of Giving Podcast, Dr Cherise Hamblin

Dr. Cherise Hamblin is the Founder of Patients R Waiting, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities by increasing diversity in medicine, and a full-time, board-certified OBGYN. She joins us for an important conversation about why “the work of increasing diversity in medicine is going to take multiple efforts from multiple vantage points.”

Feb 23, 2021

Helping Texas and Other Areas Experiencing Winter Weather and Power Outages

As Texas and other parts of the country have been hit with snow and bitterly cold weather, millions have lost power, heat and/or water. Many donors are seeking ways to help those in need.

Feb 18, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: First Estimate of 2020 Giving

One year ago, on 2/12/2020, Wise Giving Wednesday first mentioned contributing to charities addressing Coronavirus. Although, at that time, the focus was on helping people in China, charities in the U.S. were soon impacted in terms of their operations and then in their fundraising.

Feb 17, 2021

Heart of Giving, Caren Yanis

Caren Yanis, principal of Croland Consulting, joins us for an engaging conversation about philanthropic advising and arts organizations. Listen in for her insights, and discover the impact she’s created throughout her career.

Feb 16, 2021

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