Wise Giving Wednesday: Hurricane Matthew Hits the U.S.
News accounts show us pictures of small boats floating across the flooded aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina, as responders seek to rescue...
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising for Tragedies at Houses of Worship
The terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday at three churches and three hotels, with over 300 deaths and hundreds more wounded, is...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Women and Philanthropy
Last Friday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day, an event that started towards the beginning of the 20th century that continues to recognize the...
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...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping People Impacted by the Government Shutdown
As a result of the continuing U.S. federal government shutdown, concerns have been raised about federal workers who are not being paid.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Advice on Notre Dame Fire Fundraising
Across the globe, people are in shock over the fire that severely damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Wise Giving Wednesday: A New Year and New Giving Opportunities
As we begin the new year, many of us make resolutions to make improvements both to help our own lives as well as our...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Will Donors Get Disaster Fatigue?
As this blog is being written, the news reports a 7.1 earthquake shook central Mexico including Mexico city and a category 4 hurricane, Maria,...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Veterans Organizations
On Veterans Day, our thoughts turn to veterans and military service members, especially those in need of assistance. Charities devoted to the various needs...
BBB Warns About Ebola Scams and Schemes
Arlington, VA – Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a variety of Ebola-related scams and problematic fundraisers that have emerged recently. BBB Wise...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Celebrity Fundraising for Disaster Relief
Last week, our blog announced the release of the special Give.org Donor Trust Report: Disaster Relief Donor Expectations.
Wise Giving Wednesday: GivingTuesday and Beyond
Yesterday, on December 3rd, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, millions of donations were made to charities as part of the GivingTuesday campaign.