News & Updates

Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Pride Month Donations

Pride Month takes place in June as communities across the country engage in a variety of activities and events to recognize the contributions and impact of LGBTQ+ individuals and the freedom to live with equality.
Jun 02, 2021
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In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we speak with Sam Cobbs, the President and CEO of the Tipping Point Community who is leading the way in improving lives in the Bay Area and charting a new path for philanthropic organizations with his inspiring work.
Jun 01, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Honor Memorial Day

Across the U.S, as communities experience the lift of restrictions on businesses, restaurants and public spaces, they are likely to see the resurgence of charity fundraising activities.
May 26, 2021
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Tune in to this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast to learn about the importance of equal access to safe play spaces for kids from the CEO of KABOOM!, Lysa Ratliff.
May 24, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Advice for Small Businesses

Across the U.S, as communities experience the lift of restrictions on businesses, restaurants and public spaces, they are likely to see the resurgence of charity fundraising activities.
May 19, 2021
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In this week's episode, our guest is one of the most respected philanthropic leaders of our nation, Hilary Pennington, the Executive Vice President of Programs, Ford Foundation. Tune in to learn about the Ford Foundation's work to create justice, bridge ideological gaps, and rebuild the foundation-grantee relationship.
May 17, 2021