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In this week's episode, our guest is Joey Zumaya. Joey leads social impact teams and initiatives that include nonprofit engagement, community development, and diversity inclusion and belonging on LinkedIn. Listen now to learn more!
Feb 28, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Guidelines for Good Governance

Give.org provides guidance on charity governance and the importance of a well-run board to ensure integrity and efficiency.
Feb 28, 2024
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This week, our guest is Omari Maynard, an artist, activist, educator, and the founder of ARIAH Foundation. The foundation seeks to support individuals, families, and communities who experience the devastating Aftershock associated with maternal/infant morbidity and mortality. Listen now to learn more.
Feb 22, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Six Questions About Fundraising for Kansas City Shooting Victims

Give.org urges donors to consider the following six questions about donating in response to the shooting in Kansas City.
Feb 21, 2024
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This is part two of our conversation with Toshi Hoo who leads IFTF’s Emerging Media Lab, where he explores the implications of rapidly evolving technologies that are transforming the ways humans communicate, collaborate, and connect. Listen now to learn more about his work!
Feb 15, 2024
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When a “Charity” is Actually a 527 Political Organization

Tips from Give.org to to help individuals make more informed giving decisions about organizations that have charity-sounding names but are actually political organizations tax exempt under section 527 of the Internal Revenue that are raising funds for political candidates and/or political purposes
Feb 14, 2024