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Wise Giving Wednesday: Labor Day Fundraising

As we approach Labor Day, many of us still associate that national holiday with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Labor Day Telethon which began in 1966 and was annually held until 2014. Although

Aug 22, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate With Honor - Federal Trade Commission Calls Out Charity Fraud

In our continuing Wise Giving Wednesday series about the “Donate With Honor” press conference held at the Washington DC office of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with state Attorneys General an

Aug 16, 2018

Lynn O'Connor Vos, Muscular Dystrophy Association

Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series. Art Taylor discusses the Muscular Dystrophy Association's mission and goals with Lynn O'Connor, President, and CEO. Read our full report on the Muscular Dystrophy Association here, https://bit.ly/2WRJHqX. For information on the most trustworthy charities,...

Aug 09, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate With Honor - Veterans Charity Misspends Funds and Is Permanently Closed

Aug 08, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate With Honor - Charity Misled Donors in Appeals for Phone Cards for Troops

Aug 02, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate With Honor - Shutdown of Illinois Veterans Charity

Last week’s Wise Giving Wednesday featured the “Donate With Honor” press conference held at the Washington DC office of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with state Attorneys General and state ch.

Jul 25, 2018

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