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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Three Phases of Disaster Activity

Whether it’s the devastating flooding that took place in Middle Tennessee, the next tropical disturbance that threatens to become a hurricane or a tornado that quickly destroys a town, disasters usually run through a shared cycle of activity – the three R’s of disasters: Rescue, Relief and Recovery.

Aug 25, 2021

Mariah Smith, No One Left Behind

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Mariah Smith of No One Left Behind. The organization works to help America's wartime allies from Afghanistan and Iraq who are eligible for the Special Immigrant Visa Program to navigate the visa application process and to resettle in...

Aug 25, 2021

Heart of Giving, No One Left Behind

The recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has thrown the country into a sudden transition and as we continue to monitor the situation there, we talk to team No One Left Behind to get a better sense of the American philanthropic response to this crisis.

Aug 24, 2021

Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Hilary Pennington, Ford Foundation

In this week's Heart of Giving Podcast blog, economic empowerment is a primary goal of charitable giving, delivering financial resources to organizations and communities.

Aug 23, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Those in Need in Afghanistan

As the desperate situation unfolds in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces, it is difficult not to be moved by images of those seeking to flee and the immediate challenges being faced by Afghanistan citizens.

Aug 18, 2021

Heart of Giving, Anniversary Compilation, Part 1

We are celebrating our 1st anniversary by taking a walk down memory lane! In this special highlights episode, we revisit some of our most memorable episodes to learn about what drove our esteemed guests to a career of service and giving. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Aug 17, 2021

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