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Wise Giving Wednesday: Contributing to Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief

Hurricane Michael which is expected to make landfall in the Florida panhandle on Wednesday is anticipated to be a powerful storm. As reported, only three other major hurricanes have hit that area of the
Oct 10, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia

Sadly, another disaster has made the headlines. News reports indicate that over 1,300 people have lost their lives due to the double disasters of the devastating 7.5 earthquake and tsunami that struck I
Oct 03, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Valuation of Donated Goods

Many charities rely on donated goods (also called gifts-in-kind or GIK) to carry out their program service activities. The range of donated goods vary widely and include food, clothing, medicine, buildi
Sep 27, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising Events for Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief

Last week we provided advice for donors about Hurricane Florence relief. While Hurricane Florence has passed, many of the areas impacted by flooding from the storm are still under water. As there is sti
Sep 19, 2018
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Give.org and BBB Advise Hurricane Donors to Support Experienced Disaster Relief Charities

Arlington, VA (September 13, 2018) – BBB Wise Giving Alliance (Give.org) and Better Business Bureau advise donors that experienced disaster relief organizations are your best bet to provide emergency he
Sep 13, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Preparing for Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Giving

Tuesday morning, a snip from of an interview I did appeared as part of a story that aired on ABC’s Good Morning America: Woman Allegedly Used Social Media to Solicit Donations for Fake Firefighter Husba
Sep 12, 2018