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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

A mass murder of innocent people is a remarkable tragedy, and when it takes place in a house of worship where individuals go to find peace...

Oct 31, 2018

Do People Trust Charities? Study by BBB’s Give.org Uncovers Pitfalls

Public Misconceptions Make Donors Vulnerable and Can Lead to Faulty Giving Decisions

Oct 25, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

This week government regulators of charities from around the world including the UK, New Zealand, Australia and the United States are collaborating...

Oct 24, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Contributing to Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief

Hurricane Michael which is expected to make landfall in the Florida panhandle on Wednesday is anticipated to be a powerful storm. As reported, only three other major hurricanes have hit that area of the

Oct 10, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia

Sadly, another disaster has made the headlines. News reports indicate that over 1,300 people have lost their lives due to the double disasters of the devastating 7.5 earthquake and tsunami that struck I

Oct 03, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Valuation of Donated Goods

Many charities rely on donated goods (also called gifts-in-kind or GIK) to carry out their program service activities. The range of donated goods vary widely and include food, clothing, medicine, buildi

Sep 27, 2018

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