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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Monitoring Worldwide

We highlight Charity Monitoring Worldwide which has been promoting transparency and accountability in the charitable sector for over sixty years.

May 08, 2024

Heart of Giving podcast, Ezra Vázquez-D'Amico and Jeremy Kirshbaum

In this week's episode, our very own Ezra Vázquez-D'Amico and Jeremy Kirshbaum, CEO of Handshake, join us for an in-depth conversation about our groundbreaking new project - an AI-powered tool that's set to alter the way donors make informed giving decisions.

May 02, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Highlights of Donor Participation Program

Highlights from our recent Donor Trust and Participation event held at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice in New York City.

May 01, 2024

Donor Trust & Participation – Highlights

Apr 29, 2024

Tips on Donating for Oklahoma Tornado Relief

Give.org offers tips for those seeking to support relief efforts to help the victims of the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma.

Apr 29, 2024

Donor Trust & Participation – Introductory Remarks

Apr 29, 2024

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