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Wise Giving Wednesday: Coins in Fundraising Letters

One of the challenges for charities that use direct mail fundraising is to get the recipient to open the envelope. Whether a potential donor gets a large volume of direct mail or just a trickle, a chari

Jul 12, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Volunteer Vacations

As the summer heat bears down on a number of areas this week, many of us have thoughts of visiting the beach or just relaxing at home. There are, however, others that seek a more charitable goal by taki

Jul 04, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Online Giving Platforms

This month the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued guidance about online giving portals. As described, these portals provide a list of charities that potential donors can support directly on the platf

Jun 28, 2018

Bradley Gillenwater, National Foundation for Cancer Research

Building Trust Video Series. Art Taylor speaks with Bradley Gillenwater of the National Foundation for Cancer Research. Read our full report on the National Foundation for Cancer Research here, https://bit.ly/2I7Ep7c. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Jun 26, 2018

Consejos Para Donar a Organizaciones Que Recaudan Fondos Para Asuntos de Inmigración

En respuesta a las preocupaciones públicas sobre niños y adultos inmigrantes detenidos en complejos cerca de la frontera de México/Texas o transportados a otros lugares, muchas personas buscan formas de

Jun 22, 2018

Tips on Giving to Organizations Raising Funds for Immigration Issues

In response to public concerns about immigrant children and adults being detained in compounds near the Mexico/Texas border or transported to other locations, many people are seeking ways to help in any

Jun 21, 2018

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