Wise Giving Wednesday: Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (aka Mental Health Month). The stress, grief and anxiety associated with coping with COVID-19 for over a year are to be expected. A year ago, the pandemic caused nearly 100,000 American deaths which have since climbed to over 575,000. ... READ MORE
Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping to Address India’s COVID-19 Crisis
News accounts from the past week noted that India is in the midst of a growing COVID-19 crisis. On Monday, India reported over 350,000 new cases. ... READ MORE
Wise Giving Wednesday – Earth Day 2021
Every April, environmental activists around the world honor our planet through April 22nd Earth Day celebrations and environmental action. Now in its 51st year, Earth Day also inspires environmental supporters to reflect on pressing environmental concerns of our time ... READ MORE
Wise Giving Wednesday: Volunteering
National Volunteer Week takes place from April 18th to the 21st. This provides recognition to all the individuals that help charities and others through their generous donation of time. ... READ MORE
Wise Giving Wednesday: Giving By Example
One of the principle lessons in charitable fundraising is that donors contribute when they are “asked” either through direct mail, telephone calls, online requests, grant proposals, fundraising events and/or social media.... READ MORE
Wise Giving Wednesday: Government Actions Address Misleading Appeals for Servicemembers and Veterans
On March 25, 2021, the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General announced it is suing a company using the names “Contributing to Combatants” and “Coast 2 Coast (C2C) Marketing” for defrauding Minnesota donors.... READ MORE
Wise Giving Wednesday: Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (aka Mental Health Month). The stress, grief and anxiety associated with coping with COVID-19 for over a year are to be expected. A year ago, the pandemic caused nearly 100,000 American deaths which have since climbed to over 575,000. ... READ MORE