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Wise Giving Wednesday: New Data on the Influence of Corporate Giving

While 8 out of 10 Baby Boomers currently give to charity, new data from a Porter Novelli Styles survey shows that half of millennials do not give any money to charity. Further, millennials may also be i
May 18, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Summer Volunteers for Charity

As we enter the summer months, many have thoughts of taking time off by going to a sandy beach, visiting a favorite city or just relaxing at home. But thousands of people seek a more philanthropic
May 11, 2016
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Art Taylor sits down with Scott Jackson of Global Impact to discuss mission, goals, challenges and being an accredited charity. Read our full report on Global Impact here, https://bit.ly/2D3GiO5. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
May 10, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Designated Donation Days

Since its start in 2012, the Giving Tuesday campaign, initiated by the 92nd Street Y in New York City, helped create a designated day for giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. It has sinc
May 04, 2016
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Art Taylor sits down with Nancy Kelly of Health Volunteers Overseas as part of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Video Series. Read our full report on Health Volunteers Overseas here, https://bit.ly/2D5LLE4. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
May 03, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Value of U.S. Volunteer Time

As reported by Independent Sector (a leadership network for nonprofits, foundations and corporations committed to advancing the common good) earlier this month, about 62.8 million Americans or 25.3 perc
Apr 27, 2016