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Wise Giving Wednesday: Summer Giving

The first week of July reminds us that summer is here: rising temperatures, July 4th celebrations, vacations and backyard barbeques. While many us make merry and enjoy the moment, charities continue to help fill unmet needs and address important causes.

Jul 03, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Cause Marketing Cautions

One popular way to raise funds is cause-related marketing: a business sells its product(s) to consumers with the announcement that some of the purchase price will help a specified charity.

Jun 26, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Total U.S. Giving Declined in 2018

Jun 19, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Robocalls

Jun 12, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Scanning a Charity’s Website

When a donor reviews a charity’s website, what should they seek to find? What elements are important to examine?

Jun 05, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Tornado Fundraising

As reported in the New York Times on May 28, “federal government weather forecasters logged preliminary reports of more than 500 tornadoes in the United States in a 30-day period.”

May 29, 2019

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