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Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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This week our guest is Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He discusses recent breakthroughs in medical research and the treatment of neuromuscular diseases. He also looks fondly back on their historic Labor Day weekend telethon.
Sep 06, 2023
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This week our guests are Michael Thatcher, President and CEO, Charity Navigator, and Ben Horwitz, Vice President of Business Development & New Ventures, Charity Navigator. Listen now to learn more about their latest venture.
Aug 30, 2023
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In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3OPvuqW
Aug 24, 2023
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In this week's episode, our guest is Jamie Horst, Chief Purpose Officer, Traditional Medicinals. Jamie manages the company's sustainability efforts, and she shares more about Traditional Medicinals' philanthropic activities.
Aug 23, 2023
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In this week's episode, our guest is Robin Steinberg, the founder of the Bail Project and three other high-impact organizations: the Bronx Defenders, the Bronx Freedom Fund, and Still She Rises.
Aug 16, 2023
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In this episode, our Host and CEO of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Art Taylor, shares his thoughts on clothing donations.
Aug 09, 2023