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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping to Address the Amazon Fire

Many donors are motivated to help address the horrible fires that are spreading in the Amazon, an area known for its oxygen supply, biodiversity, and indigenous population.

Aug 28, 2019

Angie Lawry, Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Art Taylor discusses mission, challenges, and accountability with Angie Lawry of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Read our full report on this charity here, http://bit.ly/345E2C4

Aug 27, 2019

Pamela Landwirth, Give Kids the World

Art discusses accountability, challenges, and mission with Pamela Landwirth of Give Kids the World. Read our full report on this organization here, http://bit.ly/33YPAqG

Aug 26, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Raising Funds for Schools

As August completes its march into September, children begin returning to school. While parents are currently focused on filling their children’s backpacks with school supplies, many also recognize they will soon be asked to help raise money for class projects, trips and other activities not covered by existing school funding.

Aug 21, 2019

Jim Lighthizer, American Battlefield Trust

Art Taylor speaks with Jim Lighthizer of American Battlefield Trust about engaging visitors and donors in unique and meaningful ways and about the importance of trust and transparency in the nonprofit world.

Aug 21, 2019

Maya Ajmera, Society for Science and the Public, Science News

Aug 15, 2019

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