Wise Giving Wednesday

Wise Giving Wednesday: Police and Firefighter Appeals

Article January 26, 2022

Recent news reports about the bravery of fallen firefighters and the shooting of police when addressing domestic incidents brings attention and sympathy to these...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Board Meetings

Article January 19, 2022

One of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability (Standard 3) calls for charity governing boards to meet no less than three times per year...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Does the Do Not Call Registry Apply to Charities?

Article January 12, 2022

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its Biennial Report to Congress on the National Do Not Call Registry.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Honor Betty White by Supporting Animal Charities

Article January 5, 2022

We were saddened to learn that Betty White, one of the most beloved celebrities, passed away just weeks before her 100th birthday.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Last Minute Donations for 2021

Article December 29, 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...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Super Typhoon Rai Relief

Article December 22, 2021

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

Wise Giving Wednesday: IRS Incentives for 2021 Charitable Contributions

Article December 15, 2021

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.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Alternatives to Cash Donations

Article December 8, 2021

As we approach the end of the year, many households may find themselves not being able to donate as much cash as they would...

Wise Giving Wednesday: World AIDS Day

Article December 1, 2021

Wednesday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. According to the World Health...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating on GivingTuesday

Article November 24, 2021

Nine years ago, GivingTuesday was started by the New York-based 92Y to foster a generosity movement on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (which falls on...