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Wise Giving Wednesday: Removing Your Name from Charity Mailing Lists

The vast majority of people contacting us or visiting the Give.org website are seeking out charity reports to make more informed giving decisions. From time to time, however, some ask for help in getting their names removed from charity mailing lists.

Jan 27, 2021

Heart of Giving, Joan Fallon

Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark, is a visionary scientist who has dedicated her life to championing the health and wellbeing of children worldwide. From how she does her business to how she volunteers her time, Dr. Fallon's life has intersected with philanthropy in a wide array of ways. Listen in for this captivating conversation!

Jan 25, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: 2021 Giving

As 2021 is now in its third week, many of us continue to work towards making new plans and resolutions into a reality.

Jan 20, 2021

Heart of Giving Podcast, Bill Novelli

Distinguished Professor in Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business and Author of Good Business: The Talk, Fight, Win Way to Change the World, Bill Novelli shares why he transitioned from a life of business to one of social impact. Tune in for his inspirational insights!

Jan 19, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: Healing Heroes Network Reaches Settlement with 11 States

A Florida-based veterans charity, Healing Heroes Network, and its former directors reached a settlement yesterday with eleven states (CA, FL, IL, MA, MD, MN, NM, OH, OR, VA, WA) based on allegations of deceptive appeals, including a misleading sweepstakes.

Jan 13, 2021

Heart of Giving, Frances Donnelly Wolf, Part 2

Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Donnelly Wolf returns for the second of a two-part dialogue. This episode explores her life of service as an artist, her interest in art serving society, her volunteer work, and her activism for incarcerated women. Tune-in for this must-hear conversation!

Jan 11, 2021

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