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WISE GIVING WEDNESDAY: BE CAUTIOUS OF 100% CLAIMS IN APPEALS

Give.org recommends donors to question 100% claims in appeals from charities.

Sep 20, 2023

Donating for Libyan Flood Relief

Give.org tips to donate to relief efforts for victims of the devastating floods in Libya as a result of Storm Daniel.

Sep 15, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Art Taylor with Basic Giving Tips

In this week's episode, the Host of The Heart of Giving Podcast and the President and CEO of Give.org, Art Taylor, offers some basic giving tips for donors to help them make wise giving decisions.

Sep 13, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Giving in Response to the Earthquake in Morocco

Give.org tips to donate to relief efforts for victims of the devastating earthquake in Morocco.

Sep 13, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., Muscular Dystrophy Association

This week our guest is Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He discusses recent breakthroughs in medical research and the treatment of neuromuscular diseases. He also looks fondly back on their historic Labor Day weekend telethon.

Sep 06, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Ukraine Pets and Animals in Wartime

In this installment of our Ukraine Blog Series, Kateryna Zhuk writes about the struggles of the animals and pets in Ukraine during wartime.

Sep 06, 2023

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