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Wise Giving Wednesday: Government Actions Shut Down Two Charities for Misleading Appeals

On March 28, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with the Attorneys General in Florida and Missouri announced settlements with two charities that were accused of distributing misleading appeals.

Apr 03, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Spring Cleaning Donation Options

As we enter the spring months and perhaps develop the courage to clean our closets and consider making in-kind donations to charities

Mar 26, 2019

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Crowdfunding for Victims of Tragedies and Disasters – New Zealand Shooting, Cyclone Idai and U.S. Midwest Flooding

The world appears to be experiencing acts of terror, tragedies and natural disasters with increasing frequency.

Mar 20, 2019

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Mar 15, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Women and Philanthropy

Last Friday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day, an event that started towards the beginning of the 20th century that continues to recognize the economic, political, cultural and other achievements of women from around the world.

Mar 13, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of the Tornadoes in Alabama

Destructive storms never cease to amaze and alarm us – the ability to flatten a house to rubble in minutes is still hard to believe each time we hear of it.

Mar 06, 2019

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