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Wise Giving Wednesday: Is it Difficult to Verify Trust in a Charity?

As the holiday season is upon us, many will be opening up their hearts and wallets to various charitable organizations.

Dec 12, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Give.org Cited as Benchmark for Giving

Previously the Wise Giving Wednesday blog referenced an article, Give.org – The Benchmark for Giving, published by ConsumersAdvocate.org,

Dec 05, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Diversity in Donor Trust and Giving

The ability of charitable organizations to thrive in the future is closely tied to their ability to understand how rising, and more diverse, generations think about trust, engagement and generosity.

Nov 28, 2018

Aba Blankson, NAACP

Aba Blankson, VP of Communications and Digital Media at NAACP joined us for a conversation about building trust and minority donor openness to charitable solicitations.

Nov 28, 2018

BBB’s Give.org Advises Donors to Avoid Misconceptions on #GivingTuesday

Donors are more apt to give during the holiday season than any other time of the year.

Nov 26, 2018

Wise Giving Wednesday: Avoid Donor Misconceptions on #GivingTuesday

Next Tuesday, November 27th, is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. and is the seventh anniversary of #GivingTuesday

Nov 21, 2018

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