News & Updates

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

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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Bridget Kesner, Director of Philanthropy for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. This organization works to be a home away from home for families seeking medical care for seriously ill or injured children at partner hospitals. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/3aJJuCu
Jun 09, 2022
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In this week's episode, we chat with our very own Elvia Castro about the latest Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This report explores whether donors value DEI in charities, whether DEI is a meaningful consideration in the giving process, and how different demographic groups differ in their preferences. You can find the report here - https://give.org/give.org-donor-trust-report
Jun 08, 2022
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Laura Baerwolf, Chief Operating Officer of the Mona Foundation. This organization works to support grassroots educational initiatives that provide education to all children, increase opportunities for women and girls and emphasize service to the community. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/3aCJ8NJ
Jun 08, 2022
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Brandon Wolf, Press Secretary of Equality Florida. This organization works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, race/ethnicity, national origin, and socioeconomic status. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/3ao3ASB
Jun 02, 2022
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Our Memorial Day special episode features interviews with individuals who represent organizations that honor and support those who have sacrificed so much to make this world a safer place.
Jun 01, 2022
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In today's episode, our guests are Betsy Peterson and Olivia Henry Harris from the Council of Michigan Foundations. We discuss their programs aimed at educating younger people on the power of giving and teaching them to be grantmakers.
May 31, 2022