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Special Edition: OBBBA Overview with Jeff Hamond
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Following the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, Josh talks with Jeff Hamond, Director, Philanthropy Practice at Van Scoyoc Associates, about the relevant policies that did not make it into the final package, how the bill could influence charitable giving in America, and the most important questions for community foundations going forward.
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