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Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Mesky Brhane - Innovation Meets Activism

In our first Heart of Giving Podcast blog post, we revisit our fascinating interview with Mesky Brhane, Practice Manager for the Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice in Africa (East), The World Bank.
Aug 09, 2021
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Carolyn "Bo" Aldige and Lisa McGovern of the Prevent Cancer Foundation® and the Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program®. The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Its mission is to save lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection.
Aug 05, 2021
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Our guest this week is Eduardo Vilaro, Artistic Director and CEO of Ballet Hispànico in New York City. Eduardo shares his journey from childhood Cuban immigrant in the Bronx to a leader and innovator in high-end performing arts. He also discusses his efforts to expand and diversify both his performers and audience while adapting a classical dance genre to 21st-century tastes and politics.
Aug 04, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Overboarding

It’s common practice for charities to invite prominent business executives and community leaders to serve on their governing boards.
Aug 04, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating More Than the Cost of a Moon Landing

On July 20, 1969, 52 years ago, with the help of Apollo 11 and the Eagle Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong placed a footprint on the surface of the moon.
Jul 28, 2021
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In this week's episode, our guests are Kari Luther Rosbeck, President and CEO, TSC Alliance and Susan E. Sherman, MHA Executive Director & CEO, The LAM Foundation. We talk about rare diseases, what motivates these leaders to work in this field, and a lot more.
Jul 27, 2021