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Heart of Giving podcast, Maritza Maldonado

This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, we chat with Maritza Maldonado, Executive Director at Amigos de Guadalupe Center...

Jan 19, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Cause Marketing Disclosures

In today’s consumer marketplace, a quite common practice is for a business to sell products or services with the promise that some of the purchase will benefit a charity.

Jan 18, 2023

Heart of Giving, Macire Aribot and Nassim Ashford

In this week's episode, we chat with Macire Aribot and Nassim Ashford, two of the co-founders of NoirUnited, a Black-led organization focused on centering Black and other marginalized people in developing their communities. They are currently working to advocate, raise funds and provide humanitarian...

Jan 18, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for California Flood Relief

Parts of California are experiencing heavy storms, flooding, mudslides, and rising rivers that could cause damages exceeding $1 billion.

Jan 11, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Brad Dudding

In this week's episode, our guest is Brad Dudding, the Chief Impact Officer at The Bail Project, an organization that combats mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system - one person at a time. Listen now to learn more about his motivations to work towards creating a more fair pretrial...

Jan 11, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Donates Over $6 Million to Damar Hamlin’s Toy Drive

During Monday night’s football game, Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bill's safety, suffered a life-threatening event that is generating sympathy across the country.

Jan 04, 2023

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