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Heart of Giving Podcast, Asahi Pompey of Goldman Sachs

This week on the Heart of Giving Podcast, we interview Asahi Pompey, Global Head of Corporate Engagement and President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation. We discuss contemporary Corporate Social Responsibility and Goldman Sachs as a case. We also talk about the implications of the One Million Black...

Jan 03, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Last Minute Donations for 2021

As the year draws to a close, we thought it would be helpful to point out some end of year donation issues that might help you make last minute giving decisions.

Dec 29, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Super Typhoon Rai Relief

News accounts report that over 375 lost their lives and hundreds were injured when Super Typhoon Rai (also known by the name Odette) hit the Philippines last week.

Dec 22, 2021

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Announces Partnership with The Giving Block to Enable Cryptocurrency Donations

Charities that are accredited by BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) will now be able to accept 50+ cryptocurrencies as charitable donations powered by The Giving Block.

Dec 21, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: IRS Incentives for 2021 Charitable Contributions

This week the Internal Revenue Service posted an article informing U.S. taxpayers of additional benefits to making charitable donations before the close of 2021.

Dec 15, 2021

Donation Tips for Tornado Relief

The devastating tornadoes that hit Kentucky and five other states over the weekend left a path of destruction and an estimated 100 deaths.

Dec 13, 2021

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