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In this week's episode, our guest is Sarah Welch, Vice President, ideas42. We talk about what got her interested in behavioral science to understand and improve the design of programs and policies and discuss how ideas42's work is geared towards creating social impact using behavioral science.
Mar 22, 2022
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In this week's episode, our guest is Lauren Lawson-Zilai, external communications executive for Goodwill Industries International. In this episode, we cover the importance of communication in the charity space and discuss Lauren's career where she utilizes marketing and communications to drive...
Mar 22, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: From Books to Borscht, Retail Sales Helping Ukraine

It would not be unusual for disasters and tragedies to inspire some retailers to sell products or services with the promise that some of the sales will benefit a relief assistance charity.
Mar 16, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Growing Needs in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine expands, new challenges emerge as organizations seek to provide relief assistance.
Mar 09, 2022
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In this week's episode, our guest is Marc Rand, the Executive Director of American Nonprofits. American Nonprofits is an organization run by nonprofit sector leaders to serve as a platform to address issues of finance, credit, strategy, and accountability.
Mar 08, 2022
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In this week's episode, our guest is Eva Aldrich, the President and CEO of CFRE International. CFRE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to setting standards in philanthropy through a trustworthy certification process for fundraising professionals. We discuss the value of the work that CFRE is...
Mar 02, 2022

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