The Houssian Foundation With Mira Oreck, Executive Director
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Created by the Houssian family in 2005, The Houssian Foundation is one of the few private foundations that practices trust-based philanthropy. Douglas Nelson, host, is joined by Mira Oreck, Executive Director, to discuss how she is leading the foundation through the lens of trust and partnership. She talks about the foundation’s three portfolios and how they help raise awareness about society’s most pressing issues. Mira also shares insights about the negative stories and the common challenges surrounding the social profit sector.
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