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In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we continue our series on education with our next guest, Aaron Bass, CEO of EastSide Charter School. During his tenure, EastSide has outperformed the state in growth on the state assessment. We talk to him about educating young people in poor and disadvantaged situations who are affected by the lack of proper resources and disproportionate access.
Sep 21, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Standards Provide an Objective Framework

One of the fundamental components of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance approach to charity evaluation is being objective.
Sep 15, 2021
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This week on the Heart of Giving Podcast, we are celebrating back-to-school with a throwback episode with excerpts from former esteemed guests on education, their journey in the field of education, their efforts to improve education, and their hopes for the future of education in this country.
Sep 14, 2021
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Heart of Giving Blog: What is Mobile Giving?

In recent years, technological innovation has become an integral aspect of philanthropy. Simple and efficient methods of giving
Sep 14, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Lessons of 9/11 Fundraising Twenty Years Later

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of September 11th this week, everyone who is old enough recalls where they were on that dreadful day
Sep 08, 2021
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In this episode of our Building Trust Video Series, we talk with Suzanne Tierney, President and CEO of Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter. The organization works to improve the quality of life for all people affected by Lupus through programs of research, education, and advocacy. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/2YxA72t
Sep 08, 2021