Wise Giving Wednesday: Building Trust Part 4
For most publicly-soliciting charities, three words they hope to never hear are “conflict of interest.” When donors place their trust in a charity, they...
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fraudulent Fundraiser for Military Family Vacations
On July 31, 2019 the FBI announced that a former resident of South Carolina was sent to federal prison for charity fraud involving a...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Building Trust Part 10
Charities both large and small have many things in common but one of the more important similarities is the presence of a charity’s website....
Wise Giving Wednesday: Value of U.S. Volunteer Time
As reported by Independent Sector (a leadership network for nonprofits, foundations and corporations committed to advancing the common good) earlier this month, about 62.8...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Crowdfunding Tips
During the holiday season, as donors seek to assist those in need, some will be drawn to the requests for help appearing on Crowdfunding websites.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charitable Weddings
With the start of spring and warmer weather also comes thoughts of weddings and other planned happy events. As reported in the Sydney Morning...
Wise Giving Wednesday – Building Trust Part 13
When people are asked about a charity’s “transparency,” the most likely response is whether the charity makes its financial statements available. Although BBB WGA...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Child Sponsorship Charities
Charities offering child sponsorship have been successfully soliciting the public for decades. Usually, potential donors are asked to contribute a monthly amount to assist...
Wise Giving Wednesday – Donor Engagement
While most charities keep good records of the cumulative value of a donor’s gifts, a growing number of charities are recognizing the added value...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating During a Pandemic
As coronavirus continues to impact our daily lives, donors may want to consider helping well run charities that are already experiencing financial challenges. This...