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In the first of a two-part discussion, Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt shares how his upbringing and relationship with his mother inspired him to live a life of service. Listen in to hear how a passion for giving can be sparked in childhood!
Dec 21, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fraud-Free Philanthropy

While the spirit of giving is inspiring many of us to contribute, especially in these trying times, donors as well as charities should also watch out for potential pitfalls and holiday hustles that can take advantage of heartfelt generosity.
Dec 16, 2020
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Elizabeth Mong AKA The CryptoWoman, Board Member, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and Ezra Vazquez - D'Amico, Manager, GiveSafely.io at BBB Wise Giving Alliance joins us for an insightful conversation on blockchain technology and the GiveSafely.io platform. Listen in to find out how this platform allows...
Dec 15, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: How Many Charities in the U.S.?

The 2019 edition of the Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which is an annual publication of statistics about returns filed, contains a table which shows the number of tax-exempt organizations.
Dec 09, 2020
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Bennett Weiner, BBB Wise Giving Alliance's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer continues his conversation with us about charity accountability. Tune in to find out why only looking at charity finances doesn't provide you a complete picture of their activities and trustworthiness.
Dec 08, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: $300 IRS Tax Deduction

Recently, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service sent a reminder notice about tax deductions for charitable contributions made in 2020. Cash donations of up to $300 made this year will be deductible for individuals when they file their taxes in 2021 even if they don’t itemize on their tax returns.
Dec 02, 2020

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