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Wise Giving Wednesday: International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

Government charity regulators from around the world, including the UK, New Zealand, Australia and the United States, are collaborating this week to bring attention to charity fraud.

Oct 23, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Budgeting

A quote attributed to the late, great American actor, Spencer Tracy, provides a reminder of the importance of managing finances: “There were times my pants were so thin I could sit on a dime and tell you if it was heads or tails.”

Oct 16, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Email Fraud Directed at Charities

If you received an email that appeared to be from the CEO of your organization asking if you were at your desk, would you respond?

Oct 09, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month which takes place each October brings the public’s attention to this important cause.

Oct 02, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and National Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the top leading causes of death in the United States and was responsible for about 47,000 deaths in 2017.

Sep 25, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Signals of Trust for Charities

Signals of Trust for Charities - If you were to meet an individual for the first time, what signals would help you determine if you should trust them? There are many potential influences, including what they say, their expression, tone of voice, and body language.

Sep 18, 2019

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