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How to Donate Effectively in a Disaster Jun 02, 2020

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Danielle Holly is joined by Jim Alvey, Director of Partnerships at Good360, for a conversation on disaster relief during COVID-19 and storm season, which begins this month. Good360 is a nonprofit “matchmaker” of in-kind products that connects companies with unused or excess products to nonprofits that need them in order to respond to disasters in their communities. To learn about Good360’s disaster relief work and COVID-19 response, visit good360.org.

Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19 May 19, 2020

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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Chris Ide, Vice President of Corporate & Community Partnerships at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation, joins Danielle Holly for a candid conversation on mental health during COVID-19. CAMH recently created a free mental health resource hub and partnered with Cisco to significantly increase its telehealth offerings. To learn more about CAMH and the Foundation, including services, COVID-19 resources and research, visit camh.ca.

Addressing Autism Today May 05, 2020

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In early March, before COVID-19 transformed daily life here in the U.S., host Danielle Holly sat down with Nick Savarese, Executive Director of the Flutie Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families affected by autism, to discuss autism, nonprofit leadership, cross-sector partnerships, talent retention and purpose, all of which are still very much relevant today. To learn more about the Flutie Foundation and autism, visit flutiefoundation.org.

Fighting to End Malaria and Strengthen Global Health Systems Apr 21, 2020

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In recognition of World Malaria Day on April 25th, host Danielle Holly speaks with Margaret McDonnell, Executive Director of the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign, the world’s largest and most powerful community of supporters and advocates committed to defeating malaria. Nothing But Nets' bed nets and other crucial malaria interventions have drastically reduced fatalities since the early 2000s. To learn more about Nothing But Nets and the fight against malaria, visit nothingbutnets.net.

COVID-19: Stories from Nonprofit and Business Leaders Fighting for our Communities Apr 14, 2020

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This special episode explores the impact COVID-19 has had on nonprofits, CSR programming and volunteerism. Host Danielle Holly interviews social impact leaders across sectors for a comprehensive look at what nonprofits and companies are experiencing as they respond to the pandemic. Hear from Michelle Jackson, Human Services Council; Amy Sample Ward, NTEN; and Lucy Darragh, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. For nonprofit and corporate COVID-19 resources, visit commonimpact.org/initiatives/covid19.

The “New Normal” - Impact, Innovation and Work-Life Balance During COVID-19 Apr 07, 2020

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Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org’s Senior Director of Tech for Social Impact, joins host Danielle Holly to discuss Salesforce.org’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, including ongoing pro bono support for nonprofit and education partners. Cheryl reflects on how this moment in time has made clear the power of virtual volunteering, both as a disaster response tool and a democratic way to engage employees for good. To learn more about Salesforce.org, visit salesforce.org/volunteers/probono.

The Power of Saying “No” Mar 24, 2020

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Host Danielle Holly is joined by Janelle Woods-McNish, Director of Service and Giving at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation. Janelle leads employee giving and service initiatives with an impressive volunteer participation rate of 96%. She and Danielle reflect on skills-based volunteering events they’ve lead together and how saying “no” allows Janelle to focus on the things she values most. To learn more about Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation, visit harvardpilgrim.org/public/our-foundation

Embracing DEI in the Tech Sector and Beyond Mar 10, 2020

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Cecily Joseph, Chair of the Board of Directors at Net Impact, is a CSR powerhouse who has pioneered numerous programs to promote DEI in technology and the workforce at large. Cecily was formerly Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at Symantec where she oversaw ESG program development and implemented initiatives to bring underrepresented groups - including women and people of color - into the technology sector. To learn more about Net Impact and Cecily’s work on the board, visit netimpact.org.

Make Equity a Business Priority Feb 25, 2020

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PwC has been recognized time and again for its responsible business practices and its organizational culture. Host Danielle Holly interviews PwC Responsible Business Leader Jeff Senne, a key leader in PwC’s shift from corporate responsibility to responsible business leadership who speaks to PwC’s business imperative to create a more equitable society. To learn more about Responsible Business Leadership at PwC, visit pwc.com/us/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility.html.

Strike a Chord Feb 11, 2020

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Danielle Holly sits down with acclaimed radio personality and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Rita Houston in celebration of National Radio Day on February 13th. Host of The Whole Wide World with Rita Houston and Program Director of WFUV in New York, Rita uses her platform and visibility to promote awareness of causes, local nonprofits and volunteer opportunities. To learn more about Rita and WFUV’s cause work, visit wfuv.org/strikeachord.

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