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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating on Mother’s Day

As we approach Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, many mothers will receive flowers, cards, gifts, dinner invitations and other expressions of love from their family members.

May 08, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a cause that has received increased attention in recent years due to a variety of influences, including but not limited to, recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

May 01, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising for Tragedies at Houses of Worship

The terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday at three churches and three hotels, with over 300 deaths and hundreds more wounded, is an unspeakable horror.

Apr 24, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Advice on Notre Dame Fire Fundraising

Across the globe, people are in shock over the fire that severely damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Apr 16, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Did 2018 U.S. Tax Cuts Reduce Donations?

In the closing days for filing U.S. income tax returns by April 15th, we are reminded of the Wise Giving Wednesday blog from last year that raised potential concerns about how U.S. tax law changes could impact giving.

Apr 10, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Government Actions Shut Down Two Charities for Misleading Appeals

On March 28, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with the Attorneys General in Florida and Missouri announced settlements with two charities that were accused of distributing misleading appeals.

Apr 03, 2019

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