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‘Next Gen’ pilot program takes philanthropy to the next level
The pilot program is designed to help people become more strategic about their philanthropic donations.
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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The pilot program is designed to help people become more strategic about their philanthropic donations.
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