Podcasts about charitywatch

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. It can be hard to know what is real and what is fake in the digital world we live in. Because of this, millions of older adults are falling victim to financial fraud with the FBI estimating that seniors lose more than $3 billion a year to scammers. In this episode, Quinn teaches listeners how to navigate and teach themselves and their loved ones about online safety by addressing: 1. Common types of scams 2. The way these play on your emotions 3. Common Red Flags to Look Out For Mind Renewal Tip: Rushed decisions are typically not the wisest of decisions. So take time to consider when a decision is being made based on emotion and not fact. Scripture Renewal Tip: You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness. Hebrews 13:18 Resources Better Business Bureau. Before giving money away, research charities on sites like Charity Navigator and CharityWatch https://www.buckley-law.com/articles/romance-scams-elderly/ To report scams and fraud, you can file a report with the Federal Trade Commission The Federal Trade Commission offers helpful information online about obtaining free credit monitoring or reporting services. Learn more about Hope for the Heart's upcoming Mental Health and the Church event here. Purchase Sacred Marriage HERE.

For decades microfinance was touted as a novel solution to poverty. The idea is simple – give poor women tiny loans to jumpstart small businesses and create profit. But when journalist Mara Kardas-Nelson moved to West Africa she met women who were jailed when they couldn't pay their mounting debt. In her book, “We Are Not Able to Live in the Sky: The Seductive Promise of Microfinance,” Kardas-Nelson explores the complex history that led to microfinance banking empires, the painful reality gripping women who have taken out loans and also the ways that microloans have been a successful tool in lifting people from poverty. Guests: Mara Kardas-Nelson, Independent Journalist and Author of We are Not Able To Live in the Sky: The Seductive Promise of Microfinance Laurie Styron, CEO / Executive Director, CharityWatch -www.charitywatch.org

Jim Flaherty from AARP Wisconsin joins Pam Jahnke to discuss a few holiday scams and what people can do to protect themselves. First let's start with Package Delivery Scams. Flaherty says these scams start with a text claiming your package is on hold because of an issue. They claim to be from the Postal Service, UPS or FedEx, and they include a link to a website. Once there you'll be asked to verify personal information or pay a postage or delivery fee. To avoid these scams never click on links or call phone numbers from random text messages. If you think there is an issue with a package you've ordered, go directly to the retailer's website and check for yourself. This is also the time of year when many organizations ask for end of the year pledges and donations.  But there are also Fake Charity Scams. Flaherty says people should be confident in where their money's going. Research the charity on sites such as give.org, CharityNavigator.org or CharityWatch.org to make sure it's legit and find out what percentage of their donations are actually used to serve their mission. More and more people are doing their holiday shopping online, but we've all seen the videos on the news of bold criminals stealing packages right off the front doorsteps of people's homes – often during broad daylight. We call these porch pirates. Flaherty notes that you can try and avoid porch pirates by seeing if your packages can be held by the shipper in a nearby location, placed in a secure location on your property, or delivered to a UPS or Amazon drop box. Consumers should also be aware of gift card scams as well as fake threats from utility companies.  Flaherty says all of those questions and concerns can be answered at aarp.org/fraudwatchnetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a CreepSeason 26, Episode 5 Sun City and Apartheid in South Africa Sun City is a luxury resort and casino complex in South Africa. During the apartheid era (1948-1990s), it became infamous for hosting international artists despite the global cultural boycott of South Africa. The South African government promoted Sun City as a major entertainment destination, but for many, it symbolized the oppression and exploitation of apartheid. Artists United Against Apartheid was a collective of musicians who came together in 1985 to raise awareness and protest apartheid, mainly targeting the Sun City resort. Steven Van Zandt, a musician and member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, and record producer Arthur Baker spearheaded the group. They were outraged by the continued performances of international artists at Sun City despite the call for a cultural boycott of South Africa.Trigger Warning: RacismSources for this episodeZinn Education Project: https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/sun-city-artists-against-apartheid/ andhttps://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/strangers-in-their-own-country and https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/steve-biko/Black Past.org: https://www.blackpast.org/global-african-history/south-african-students-organization-saso/The African Activist Archive: https://africanactivist.msu.edu/ and https://africanactivist.msu.edu/organization/210-813-12/African Access Review: https://africaaccessreview.org/Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/steven-van-zandt-sun-city-reissue-951087/, https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/apartheid-rock-108260/, and https://www.ronstadt-linda.com/artrs83.htmRolling Stone Podcast Interview with Steven Van Zandt: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U8duHoJCDxM0qLLdhzjOlTeach Rock: https://teachrock.org/lesson/sun-city-a-musical-force-against-apartheid-part-1/Cool Cape Travel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyJQwCI7-oYArtists United Against Apartheid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fR2r8Qlyyk60 Minutes interview with Steven Van Zandt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOp-rLSRXUoAfrica's a Country.com: https://africasacountry.com/2020/01/linda-ronstadt-is-still-playing-sun-city#:~:text=Although%20Ronstadt%20was%20conflicted%20about,percent%20pure%2Dwhite.%E2%80%9DU Music.com: https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/little-steven-sun-city-protest-song/Little Steven Interview (2019) https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/summer-of-sorcery-little-steven-interview/Rosa Mannon (YouTube)/The Making of Sun City (1985) https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=3a6b220f597eeedb&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIIxP_ymW_r7DZB-jNqvr6ccWlgxZw:1724106272458&q=Sun+city+apartheid+documentary&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwim3LKvjIKIAxVfhIkEHf5BH6oQ1QJ6BAhaEAE&biw=1366&bih=599&dpr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:784ac663,vid:CmJC6GcVDn0,st:0Asbury Park Press: https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/08/12/little-steven-van-zandt-sun-city-hip-hop-rap-rappers-south-africa/8113803002/ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/steven-van-zandt-sun-city-helped-break-apartheid/story?id=21180715Variety: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/little-steven-interview-sun-city-apartheid-political-1203528043/Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Not a CreepThere needs to be a ceasefire in Gaza.We can't make those decisions, but we can call our representatives and let them know how we feel. We can also donate money to help the people in Gaza.International Rescue CommitteeDoctors Without BordersSave the ChildrenUnicefIf you're unsure about an organization, you can run a search on CharityWatch and Charity Navigator, which review charities' track records.Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Our logo was created by Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud

The role that Charity Watch plays in ensuring that nonprofit organizations operate with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility, with guest Laurie Styron, the CEO and Executive Director of Charity Watch, a watchdog organization dedicated to holding nonprofits accountable. Watch on video!Laurie begins by explaining the organization's mission to create a level playing field for charities. "We're the only truly independent charity watchdog organization in the United States," she states. "We deeply analyze the financial information of charities to ensure that resources are directed to those making the most significant impact." Charity Watch's rigorous methodology involves scrutinizing consolidated audited financial statements and tax filings. This thorough analysis helps to detect inaccuracies and ensure that charities cannot manipulate their reporting to appear more favorable. The organization publishes ratings on an A+ to F scale, helping donors understand how efficiently their contributions will be utilized. Additionally, Charity Watch provides metrics on governance and transparency, further aiding donors in making informed decisions. One of the standout parts of Charity Watch's work is its collaboration with journalists. Lauri outline the mutual benefits of this relationship, noting that journalists amplify Charity Watch's findings, while the organization supports investigative reporting. This partnership is crucial for uncovering and addressing issues within the nonprofit sector. "We don't have boots on the ground journalists here at Charity Watch. It's really, you know, working together, putting our resources together that this great reporting kind of comes to fruition," she explain. The discussion also covers the challenges faced by smaller nonprofits, which often struggle due to declining donor numbers and the concentration of large donations in a few prominent organizations. Laurie expresses high confidence in the sector's ability to overcome these challenges, describing the importance of educating the public about the needs of smaller charities. Laurie Styron's insights provided a compelling look into the vital role that charity watchdog organizations play in safeguarding the integrity of the nonprofit sector. Her expertise and dedication to accountability serve as a reminder of the importance of transparency and responsible stewardship in making the world a better place.  Learn more. . .CharityWatch.orgFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Helloooo! On today's show: Hailey Bieber is pregnant! And her announcement with Justin Bieber was pretty delightful. What can the TV show of the year - Baby Reindeer - teach us about storytelling and fact vs fiction? Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are a duo again, what the hell happened on the set of the new Mad Max movie – and what are we to make of Anya Taylor Joy's quotes? Plus! Meet Clickbait of the Week, a new segment we're trying on. As we mentioned at the very top of this episode, if you are looking for ways to donate, head here for the link to CharityWatch - an independent charity watchdog - with options that you can consider. This week, Zara recommended ‘The Complicated Sisterhood of Jackie Kennedy and Lee Radziwill' in Vanity Fair. Mich recommended ‘Can I Just Quit Therapy?' by Melissa Dahl in The Cut. To read ‘Mad Max: Fury Road: The Oral History of a Modern Action Classic' in The New York Times, head here. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee. Big thanks to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood for making this episode possible. All you have to do is search ‘give blood' and sign up to book a donation with Lifeblood today. Want to support our show? Clicking ‘follow' on Apple and Spotify is the best way to do that, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Want more? We've got more... Subscribe to the Shameless newsletter, Smart Dumb Stuff: http://eepurl.com/iH2sV-/ Aaaand everything else your heart could ever desire is here: https://linktr.ee/shamelesspodcast Thanks for listening! We're huge fans of you.

More than 20 million people have stopped giving money to charities over the last two decades because of lack of trust.  Thomas Tighe, the President and CEO of Direct Relief says there are websites you can use to find out if where you want to give is legit. CharityNavigator.org and CharityWatch.org are two such sites.  However, if you can't give money due to lack of funds this year, Tighe says there are other things you can do to help in this episode. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here.

Our first episode on regretful parents was such a hit, we wanted to dive even deeper. In this episode, we're joined by Orna Donath, a sociologist who probably knows more about parental regret than anyone on the planet. She is the author of the book, ‘Regretting Motherhood' — which covers her study of 23 women on their experiences with regret over their role as mothers. You can buy Orna's book HERE to read it yourself.To find the article on orgs to support in Israel and Palestine, visit CharityWatch.Become a monthly subscriber to support this show. Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5953015/advertisement

“Reading a comic book isn't going to solve peace in the Middle East.  But I do think part of the solution is understanding both sides.” We're all shocked and saddened by the attack on Israel - and as of this episode, war with Hamas. Officials and aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis, where escalating violence has already killed thousands of people and wounded and displaced many others. And that's a longer conversation that we're not going to have on this podcast. We pray for peace, and encourage you to reach out to the people in your respective communities to check in. But we know many of you want to know how you can help.  The internet - particularly social media - is awash with misinformation, so it's especially important to verify that your contributions are going to organizations that are legitimate as well as effective. The Federal Trade Commission recommends searching charities' names alongside "complaint," "review," "rating" and "scam" to see if any red flags come up. You can also run a search on websites like like CharityWatch.org and CharityNavigator.org Beyond that, we're just a podcast. So we decided to re-air an earlier Quarantined Comics conversation about the graphic novel PALESTINE — Joe Sacco's seminal work of cartoon journalism from 1993. PALESTINE covers Sacco's travels thru occupied Palestine territory - and Israel - to embed himself with the Palestinian people - hearing their stories first-hand to understand how they lived their every day lives. Sacco wanted to get around the sanitized story the Western Media was potraying — to emphasizes the history and plight of the Palestinian people, as a group and as individuals. In PALESTINE Sacco positions himself as the westerner confronting a reality unfamiliar to most Americans at the time - concentrating on his personal experience and perspective, as well as the stories of the people he encounters, with some light history thrown in for good measure. Conversations are documented over tea, roadblocks, police action, taxis and checkpoints - which become all too familiar set pieces in Sacco's narrative journey. The book was published as 9 issues by Fantagraphics from 1993 to 1995, with a graphic novel published later to a much wider audience. Palestine is the recipient of the American Book Award, and was named as one of the Top 100 English-Language Comics of the last Century. Sacco has since gone on to publish numerous other works of cartoon journalism - covering the Middle East, Bosnia/Serbia, and the Native American plight. for which he's received recognition from TIME Magazine, the Eisners, the Harveys, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize This is exactly the kind of conversation we want to have on Modern Minorities, which felt appropriate at this moment. This comic is relevant but distant to the ongoing crisis unfolding in the Middle East. While war and peace are not easy things to resolve, listening, learning, and reading with an open heart and mind is. We definitely encourage you to check out “PALESTINE” by Joe Sacco wherever you get your favorite books. But most of all, we hope for peace - as our thoughts are with the people of Israel and Gaza. LEARN MORE NPR: How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza - npr.org/2023/10/13/1205235922/help-israel-gaza-humanitarian-organizations PALESTINE (2001): goodreads.com/book/show/769712.Palestine Joe Sacco (Comics Journalist): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Sacco Quarantined Comics: qtdcomics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Israel's very similar to the US - it's super complicated.” We're all shocked and saddened by the attack on Israel - and as of this episode, war with Hamas. Officials and aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis, where escalating violence has already killed thousands of people and wounded and displaced many others. And that's a longer conversation that we're not going to have on this podcast. We pray for peace, and encourage you to reach out to the people in your respective communities to check in. But we know many of you want to know how you can help.  The internet - particularly social media - is awash with misinformation, so it's especially important to verify that your contributions are going to organizations that are legitimate as well as effective. The Federal Trade Commission recommends searching charities' names alongside "complaint," "review," "rating" and "scam" to see if any red flags come up. You can also run a search on websites like like CharityWatch.org and CharityNavigator.org Beyond that, we're just a podcast. So we decided to re-air an earlier Quarantined Comics conversation about the graphic memoir “How To Understand Israel in 60 Days.” - the 2007 comic by Jewish American cartoonist Sarah Glidden which chronicles Sarah's birthright trip back to Israel. As you can imagine, it's a loaded story that had us out of our depth, one of our close Jewish friends Jon Kriner joined to give his take, reflecting on his own experiences in Israel. Exactly the kind of conversation we want to have on Modern Minorities, which felt appropriate in this moment. This comic is relevant but distant to the ongoing crisis unfolding in the Middle East. While war and peace are not easy things to resolve, listening, learning, and reading with an open heart and mind is. We definitely encourage you to check out “How To Understand Israel in 60 Days.” by Sarah Glidden wherever you get your favorite books. But most of all, we hope for peace - as our thoughts are with the people of Israel and Gaza. LEARN MORE NPR: How to help humanitarian efforts in Israel and Gaza - npr.org/2023/10/13/1205235922/help-israel-gaza-humanitarian-organizations How To Understand Israel (in 60 Days or Less): goodreads.com/book/show/7941986-how-to-understand-israel-in-60-days-or-less Sarah Glideen (author): https://authorsunbound.com/sarah-glidden Quarantined Comics: qtdcomics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RUNDOWN     With Slick filling in for Hotshot, the episode kicks off with some Stump the Band, Tiger talk, and reaction to the email featured in Episode 226. Then, the guys chat about the dubious DK Metcalf jump video, the lesser-known backstory of Karl Malone, and Tiger's chances to win another major. Three featured guests are owner of Big Charlie's Saloon in Philadelphia Paul Staico, CharityWatch executive director Laurie Styron, and pro football executive Randy Mueller. Topics in the “Other Stuff” segment range from Mitch's new favorite basketball player to Calvin Ridley's suspension by the NFL to the public announcement of a multi-billion lottery winner!    GUESTS     Paul Staico | Big Charlie's Saloon owner  Laurie Styron | CharityWatch Executive Director   Randy Mueller | 2000 NFL Executive of the Year   TABLE OF CONTENTS     1:22 | Like the old radio days, Slick and Mitch play some Stump the Band.   22:30 | Do you believe the viral DK Metcalf jump video after seeing him dunk in the celebrity NBA game?    25:41 | The NBA made a major mistake by featuring Karl Malone front and center during all-star weekend.   35:31 | Is there a chance Tiger Woods can win another major before calling it a career? 49:18 | GUEST: Paul Staico jumps aboard to share the history of his family-owned Chiefs bar in Philly in the wake of the Super Bowl with the local Eagles. 1:05:54 | GUEST: CharityWatch Executive Director Laurie Stryon joins the show to weigh in on common pitfalls for charitable organizations such as Russell Wilson's foundation currently under investigation.   1:31:44 | GUEST: For the final time this season, Randy Mueller joins the show to wrap up the NFL season and provide an opinion on the Seahawks' realistic options for quarterback moving forward.   1:57:47 | The guys chat about Iowa sharpshooter Caitlin Clark, the one-year suspension to Calvin Ridley for gambling, and a Powerball winner story during today's “Other Shit” segment.  

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-- About Our Guest -- Laurie has logged more than 10,000 hours as a nonprofit financial analyst, including advising a wide range of media outlets on investigative pieces involving nonprofits, conducting research and financial analysis, and providing interviews for television and radio, as well as print/online publications. Laurie has been quoted in publications like The Wall Street Journal and She has also vetted charities for feature on Good Morning America, and has worked with 60 Minutes, Canada's The Fifth Estate, and many other news organizations on charity-related investigations. Laurie's interest in charity began in her youth and spent the early part of her career in various accounting roles at for-profits before transitioning into her first nonprofit position which has ultimately brought her to be the Executive Director of the biggest charity watchdog in the United States, Charity Watch after 16 years of commitment to the organization and its mission. -- About Charity Watch -- Give Thoughtfully. CharityWatch serves only the interests of the donating public—donors just like you. CharityWatch's ratings do not merely repeat what a charity reports about itself in its "impact" reports or tax filings using simplistic or automated formulas. We dive deep into charity audited financial statements, tax filings, state solicitation filings, and other information so we can let you know how efficiently a charity will use your donations to fund the programs you want to support. CharityWatch exposes nonprofit abuses and advocates for your interests as a donor. As the only independent charity watchdog in the United States, CharityWatch relies on your support to fund our in-depth research and analysis in order to bring you independent charity ratings that you can rely on to help you make more informed and intelligent giving decisions. --- Follow Charity Watch & Laurie Styron --- https://www.charitywatch.org Charity Watch: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/charitywatch.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CWTips LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-institute-of-philanthropy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charitywatchdog Laurie Styron: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laurie.styron.39 Twitter - https://twitter.com/lauriestyron LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriestyron --- About GoodViral --- We believe that people can, and want to, do more to help others. So we invite you to join the conversation about the small and large ways that we can help people, animals, and the planet. You don't have to do much to inspire a lot. Through this podcast, we want to make it easier for people, like yourself, to be involved. This is the beginning of the GoodViral movement. We are all GoodViral. We are all the community and movement towards good actions and progress for people, animals, and the planet. More to come in addition to the podcast. Subscribe and be part of the movement. When Good Goes Viral, The World Gets Better. --- Check out our website for the podcast --- https://goodviral.org/podcast --- Follow GoodViral --- ALL social media platforms: @GoodViralOrg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodviralorg?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodviralorg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/good-viral-a877a9216/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodViralOrg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWY8fKndsnBdatJh00giSg #charitywatch #charities #lauriestyron #factcheck #fakenews #investigativereporting #viralstory #Goodcause #environmental #animals #humanitarian #goodvi --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodviral/message

War in Europe, continuing supply chain and logistics challenges, climate change, economic pressures, an absentee trade agenda from the Biden Administration, and more are making it difficult to be optimistic about anything—let alone rice—an export-dependent crop. USA Rice's Sarah Moran and Peter Bachmann, who tag-team international issues for the industry, join Michael and Lesley to share their outlook on trouble spots and opportunities. To help Ukraine, consider these charities, rated A- or higher in efficacy by CharityWatch.org: Catholic Relief Services Doctors Without Borders USA Mercy Corp Samaritan's Purse Team Rubicon Hosted by: Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

Nonprofit news for the week of Jan 24th, 2022.   ‘Red Flags' At Nonprofit Backing U.S. Capitol Rioters Experts see lots to worry about with the far-right endorsed Patriot Freedom Fund, a registered nonprofit organization fundraising money to support people charged with crimes involving the events of January 6th, 2021. As reported by NPR, the fund, led by an avid supporter of the U.S. Capitol rioters, and backed by far-right nationalists (chiefly Steve Bannon) , is sourcing donations using cryptocurrency. However, many nonprofit experts and even backers themselves are upset with the lack of transparency, lack of independent oversight, and potential failure to meet legal requirements. Laurie Styron, chief executive of rating organization CharityWatch, said the fund would undoubtedly receive a failing grade. Read more ➝   ICRC Data Breached By Hackers As reported by The NonProfit Times, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements have been targeted by hackers in what amounts to a significant data breach. Nearly 515,000 clients have had data stolen, according to organization communications. Those clients were part of the effort to help “people separated by migration, violence, war and other causes,” according to The NonProfit Times. Read more ➝   Summary Chicago Public Media acquiring Chicago Sun-Times as nonprofit newsroom (The Spokesman Review) FBI investigates Minnesota nonprofit for allegedly misusing millions of dollars meant to feed kids (KARE11.com) Nonprofit proposes $50 million low-cost housing project on industrial site near Truax Field on North Side (madison.com) Bay Area Student-Run Nonprofit Offers Free STEAM Virtual Classes (Patch.com)      

Nonprofit news for the week of Jan 24th, 2022.   ‘Red Flags' At Nonprofit Backing U.S. Capitol Rioters Experts see lots to worry about with the far-right endorsed Patriot Freedom Fund, a registered nonprofit organization fundraising money to support people charged with crimes involving the events of January 6th, 2021. As reported by NPR, the fund, led by an avid supporter of the U.S. Capitol rioters, and backed by far-right nationalists (chiefly Steve Bannon) , is sourcing donations using cryptocurrency. However, many nonprofit experts and even backers themselves are upset with the lack of transparency, lack of independent oversight, and potential failure to meet legal requirements. Laurie Styron, chief executive of rating organization CharityWatch, said the fund would undoubtedly receive a failing grade. Read more ➝   ICRC Data Breached By Hackers As reported by The NonProfit Times, the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements have been targeted by hackers in what amounts to a significant data breach. Nearly 515,000 clients have had data stolen, according to organization communications. Those clients were part of the effort to help “people separated by migration, violence, war and other causes,” according to The NonProfit Times. Read more ➝   Summary Chicago Public Media acquiring Chicago Sun-Times as nonprofit newsroom (The Spokesman Review) FBI investigates Minnesota nonprofit for allegedly misusing millions of dollars meant to feed kids (KARE11.com) Nonprofit proposes $50 million low-cost housing project on industrial site near Truax Field on North Side (madison.com) Bay Area Student-Run Nonprofit Offers Free STEAM Virtual Classes (Patch.com)      

Choosing a charity or non-profit to support can feel overwhelming for a lot of reasons. This week we discuss how to narrow down your philanthropic focus, vet charities, and support the causes your passionate about. Support us: Visit our IG Visit our website Links! The Salvation Army's History of Anti-LGBT Discrimination The Salvation Army Wants You to Believe You've Changed 7 LGBTQ+ Organizations to Support Instead of the Salvation Army Five Steps to Informed Giving “Would you like to round up?” Guidestar.org Charitynavigator.org Charitywatch.org Givewell.org Volunteermatch.org Catchafire.org

Some organizations may use misleading language or pressure you as they solicit for a donation and this can cause distrust. Research is needed to make sure your money is going to the charity of choice and not a predator preying on your emotions. Today's guest is Laurie Styron. Laurie was appointed the Executive Director of CharityWatch, American Institute of Philanthropy in 2020. She served as CharityWatch's Senior Analyst for 16 years and thereafter as a Program Consultant through her nonprofit accounting and consulting practice. Laurie has been quoted in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, NBC Nightly News, and by many other media outlets. She has also vetted charities for Good Morning America and has worked with 60 Minutes and many other news organizations on charity related investigations. Show Notes: [1:53] - Laurie shares how she started with CharityWatch and why she was drawn to working in a nonprofit. [3:31] - The founder of CharityWatch realized people were not making fact based decisions around donating to charities. [5:04] - There has been some effort to regulate and enforce how donations are used. [6:14] - Niche and very specific causes are harder to raise money for. [8:14] - The funding for regulators is insufficient for them to adequately oversee. [9:40] - Laurie explains how to vet a charity on CharityWatch and gives an example of how organizations are ranked on the site. [11:50] - Sometimes organizations will use donations as their funds to continue marketing for more donations which causes an ineffective cycle. [14:06] - A lot of donors get really focused on the salaries of charity executives. [15:05] - It is actually a red flag if board officers are not paid enough. [18:17] - There are not enough people in the United States with a masters degree that could work for a low salary. [20:46] - Going into the season of giving, avoid high pressure tactics. [22:12] - A lot of fundraisers have expert scripts that are designed to pressure you. Laurie gives tips on how to say no. [25:01] - Laurie gives advice on how to use your emotions to choose a charity for a cause you are passionate about. [26:33] - Laurie tells the story of a crowdfunding scam that was well intentioned but the money raised was not done by someone who could execute the result. [28:41] - She shares another story of fake campaigns on GoFundMe as copycats. [30:22] - You have the ability to check filings, tax information, and registrations for organizations. Crowdfunding sites do not vet their account holders. [32:36] - Cut out the middleman. Donate directly. [34:02] - It is advised to only donate on crowdfunding sites to those you know. [35:04] - It is not logical for a charity to use 100% of all donations on the cause. [37:24] - Laurie describes how charities are rated on a grade scale on CharityWatch's website. [38:35] - There are other sites that rate and rank charities but not all are reliable. [40:57] - When you are doing your research, ask yourself what the site's process is. [43:00] - Sometimes, third party platforms will hold on to the money for longer than necessary and Laurie says to donate directly. [45:47] - If you send small donations across multiple charities, your donations will be much smaller due to fees. [49:42] - Make that little bit of research you do before you donate part of your giving. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest CharityWatch.org

When her parents begin to show signs of memory decline, Kay Bransford steps in to help manage their finances. She quickly discovers a caregiver's nightmare: An abundance of questionable charities have homed in on her generous parents. Angered that her parents are being targeted because of their cognitive challenges, Kay creates a system to help other caregivers protect their loved ones. CharityWatch director Laurie Styron shares advice on how to be cautious while still being generous.

QUESTION PRESENTED:Whether the exacting scrutiny the Supreme Court has long required of laws that abridge the freedoms of speech and association outside the election context – as called for by NAACP v. Alabama ex rel. Patterson and its progeny – can be satisfied absent any showing that a blanket governmental demand for the individual identities and addresses of major donors to private nonprofit organizations is narrowly tailored to an asserted law-enforcement interest.DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)May 28 2019 | Application (18A1224) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 27, 2019 to August 26, 2019, submitted to Justice Kagan.May 28 2019 | Application (18A1224) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until August 26, 2019.Aug 26 2019 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 25, 2019)Sep 06 2019 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Americans for Prosperity Foundation.Sep 09 2019 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 25, 2019 to October 25, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.Sep 11 2019 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including October 25, 2019.Sep 24 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation filed.Sep 24 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Liberty Justice Center filed.Sep 24 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Institute for Justice filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of Pacific Research Institute, Project for Privacy and Surveillance Accountability filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Proposition 8 Legal Defense Fund filed. VIDEDSep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of The Buckeye Institute filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law and Justice filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of Public Interest Legal Foundation, Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence, Foundation for Michigan Freedom and Texas Public Policy Foundation filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of The National Association of Manufacturers filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of New Civil Liberties Alliance filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Hispanic Leadership Fund filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of Cato Institute, et al. filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of Philanthropy Roundtable, et al. filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of 24 Family Policy Organizations filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Council on American-Islamic Relations filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Public Integrity Alliance filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Judicial Watch, Inc. filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of States of Arizona et al. filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of American Target Advertising, Inc. filed.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amicus curiae of Institute for Free Speech filed. VIDED.Sep 25 2019 | Brief amici curiae of Free Speech Coalition, et al. filed. VIDED.Oct 03 2019 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 25, 2019 to November 25, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.Oct 07 2019 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including November 25, 2019.Nov 25 2019 | Brief of respondent Xavier Becerra, in his official capacity as the Attorney General of California in opposition filed. VIDED.Dec 10 2019 | Reply of petitioner Americans for Prosperity Foundation filed.Dec 11 2019 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2020.Jan 13 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/17/2020.Jan 21 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/24/2020.Feb 14 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/21/2020.Feb 24 2020 | The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.Nov 24 2020 | Brief amicus curiae of United States filed. VIDED.Dec 09 2020 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/8/2021.Dec 09 2020 | Supplemental brief of respondent Xavier Becerra, in his official capacity as the Attorney General of California filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Jan 08 2021 | Petition GRANTED. The petition for a writ of certiorari in No. 19-255 is granted. The cases are consolidated, and a total of one hour is allotted for oral argument. VIDED.Jan 08 2021 | Because the Court has consolidated these cases for briefing and oral argument, future filings and activity in the cases will now be reflected on the docket of No. 19-251. Subsequent filings in these cases must therefore be submitted through the electronic filing system in No. 19-251. Each document submitted in connection with one or more of these cases must include on its cover the case number and caption for each case in which the filing is intended to be submitted. Where a filing is submitted in fewer than all of the cases, the docket entry will reflect the case number(s) in which the filing is submitted; a document filed in all of the consolidated cases will be noted as “VIDED.”Jan 29 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Thomas More Law Center (in 19-255).Feb 05 2021 | Blanket Consent filed by Petitioner, Americans for Prosperity FoundationFeb 22 2021 | Brief of petitioner Thomas More Law Center filed (in 19-255).Feb 22 2021 | Joint appendix filed (in 19-255).Feb 22 2021 | Brief of petitioner Americans for Prosperity Foundation filed (in 19-251).Feb 22 2021 | Joint appendix filed (in 19-251). (Statement of costs filed)Feb 23 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of James Madison Center for Free Speech filed. VIDEDFeb 24 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Council on American-Islamic Relations filed (in 19-251).Feb 24 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation, Southeastern Legal Foundation, and Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence filed. VIDED.Feb 24 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Goldwater Institute and Rio Grande Foundation filed. VIDED.Feb 25 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Concerned Women for America, et al. filed. VIDED.Feb 26 2021 | Brief amici curiae of National Taxpayers Union Foundation, et al. filed. VIDED.Feb 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Randy Elf filed. VIDED.Feb 26 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Public Interest Legal Foundation and Foundation for Michigan Freedom filed. VIDED.Feb 26 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of American Target Advertising, Inc. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Amicus brief of Philanthropy Roundtable, Independent Women's Forum, and People United for Privacy Foundation not accepted for filing. (March 02, 2021 - corrected brief to be submitted.)Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Philanthropy Roundtable filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Amicus brief of The Electronic Frontier Foundation, et al. not accepted for filing. (March 02, 2021) (efiling will be resubmitted)Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Center for Equal Opportunity filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Citizen Power Initiatives for China filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Judicial Watch, Inc., et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The American Legislative Exchange Council filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The Floyd Abrams Institute for Freedom of Expression at Yale Law School in support of neither party filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Institute for Free Speech filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the ANA Non-Profit Federation filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Hispanic Leadership Fund, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Proposition 8 Legal Defense Fund filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of New Civil Liberties Alliance filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law and Justice filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Liberty Justice Center filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of American Civil Liberties Union, Inc., et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Free Speech Coalition, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The Legacy Foundation filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Independent Women's Law Center filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Nonprofit Alliance Foundation, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of China Aid Association filed. VIDEDMar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Thomas More Society filed. VIDEDMar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of State of Arizona, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Congressman John Sarbanes and Democracy 21 in support of neither party filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Protect The 1st and Pacific Research Institute filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of United States supporting vacatur and remand filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Electronic Frontier Foundation, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Citizens United and Citizens United Foundation filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Institute for Justice filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The National Association of Manufacturers, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Senator Mitch McConnell filed. VIDED.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Cato Institute, et al. filed.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of Freedom Foundation filed.Mar 01 2021 | Brief amici curiae of The Buckeye Institute, et al. filed. VIDED.Mar 09 2021 | Application (20A148) to file respondent's consolidated brief on the merits in excess of the word limit, submitted to Justice Kagan. VIDED.Mar 11 2021 | Motion for divided argument and enlargement of time for oral argument filed by petitioners. VIDED.Mar 12 2021 | SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, April 26, 2021. VIDED.Mar 12 2021 | Application (20A148) granted by Justice Kagan to file respondent's consolidated brief on the merits in excess of the word limit. The brief may not exceed 15,000 words. VIDED.Mar 12 2021 | Motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument filed. VIDED.Mar 15 2021 | Record requested.Mar 15 2021 | The record from the U.S.C.A. 9th Circuit is electronic and located on Pacer.Mar 24 2021 | Brief of Matthew Rodriquez, Acting Attorney General of California not accepted for filing. (Corrected and reprinted brief submitted - March 25, 2021)Mar 24 2021 | Brief of respondent Matthew Rodriquez, Acting Attorney General of California filed (Mar. 25, 2021). VIDED.Mar 30 2021 | CIRCULATEDMar 30 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of The California Association of Nonprofits filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of States of New York, et al. filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of CharityWatch filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Scholars of the Law of Non-Profit Organizations filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Public Citizen and Public Citizen Foundation filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of U.S. Senators filed (in 19-251). (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Amicus brief of Legal Historians not accepted for filing. (April 06, 2021 - Corrected brief submitted.)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Legal Historians filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amicus curiae of National Council of Nonprofits filed. VIDED. (Distributed)Mar 31 2021 | Amicus brief of Campaign Legal Center, et al. not accepted for filing. (Corrected brief submitted)Mar 31 2021 | Brief amici curiae of Campaign Legal Center, et al. filed. VIDED. (April 17, 2021). (Distributed)Apr 05 2021 | Motion of petitioners for divided argument is DENIED; motion of petitioners for enlargement of time for oral argument is GRANTED, and the time is allotted as follows: 30 minutes for petitioners, 10 minutes for the Acting Solicitor General, and 30 minutes for respondent.Apr 05 2021 | Motion of the Acting Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument GRANTED.Apr 16 2021 | Reply of petitioner Americans for Prosperity Foundation filed (in 19-251). (Distributed)Apr 17 2021 | Motion to file the reply brief out of time filed by petitioner Thomas More Law Center (in 19-255). (Distributed)Apr 24 2021 | Motion of Thomas More Law Center to file a reply brief out of time GRANTED.Apr 26 2021 | Argued. For petitioners: Derek L. Shaffer, Washington, D. C. For United States, as amicus curiae: Elizabeth B. Prelogar, Acting Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. For respondent: Aimee A. Feinberg, Deputy Solicitor General, Sacramento, Cal. VIDED.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Good Morning Veterans, Family, and Friends, welcome back to the TWENTY-FIRST EPISODE of the Veteran Doctor. On this week's episode, we will discuss Scams Targeting Veterans. We will also have our Veteran News, so stick around for some great stuff ahead in our program! Veterans deserve many things: Praise. Honor. Security. Respect. Here’s what they don’t deserve: attempts to take advantage of their service. Yet every day, scammers attempt to swindle our veterans of their hard-earned benefits, steal their identity, take their life savings, and worse. According to an AARP survey, veterans are twice as likely to fall victim to scams as the population at large. Some scammers offer veterans the opportunity to refinance Veterans Affairs (VA) loans at extremely low rates. Others will pose as government agencies in order to access personal information, or offer lump sum payments up front, in exchange for signing over all their future monthly benefit checks. There have even been instances where scammers will create fake charities that target veterans or pretend to be old friends offering “sure thing” investments. Why are veterans so susceptible to these particular scams? For starters, veterans implicitly trust fellow members of the military, making them vulnerable to imposters claiming to be veterans themselves. Sometimes, because of their military experiences, veterans also find it more difficult to recognize and combat the emotional manipulation used by scam artists. That’s why the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and AARP joined forces to create Operation Protect Veterans, and provide valuable information and resources that veterans, their loved ones, and their friends can use to help protect against scammers. Together, we can fight back and take one small step to repay our veterans for the service they’ve given and the sacrifices they’ve made. Secret Veteran Benefits Scam Veterans are told they qualify for “secret” government programs or benefits that offer thousands of dollars – but first, they attempt to collect personal information or a fee. Fake Charitable Giving Request Scammers make fraudulent claims about charities benefitting wounded service members. Benefits Buyout Offer Scammers take advantage of veterans in need by offering a quick upfront buyout – usually at a fraction of the value – of future disability or pension payments. Veterans Affairs (VA) Loan Scams Scammers offer to refinance Veterans Affairs loans at extremely low rates. Bogus Employment Scam Scammers post fake job descriptions to collect personal information from a veteran’s job application, or they charge an employment fee. Fraudulent Records Offer Scammers try to charge veterans a fee to access military records or government forms—information that is actually available for free through the National Archives (for military records) and VA.gov or local Veterans Affairs offices (for forms). Veteran Affairs (VA) Phishing Scam Scammers pose as Veterans Affairs employees to get access to personal information. Update your File Scam An imposter claiming to be from a government agency attempts to get a veteran’s personal information to “update their file” so they can maintain their benefits. Aid and Attendance Scam Veterans (or their family members) receive an offer to move their assets into a living trust so that they can qualify for financial assisted-living benefits. Veterans Choice Program Scam Scammers set up a phone number nearly identical to the number veterans dial to find out if they are eligible to use approved health care providers outside of the Veterans Affairs system. Veterans call the fake number and a message prompts them to leave their credit card information in return for a rebate. Make sure to dial the correct number for the VCP: 866-606-8198. GI Bill Education Marketing Scam Scammers use deceptive marketing tactics and provide false information to push expensive for-profit educational institutions to veterans seeking to take advantage of the GI Bill for college courses. The Veterans Affairs offers a comparison tool to help you locate a school and determine your benefits. Visitwww.vets.gov/education/gi-bill. Special Deals for Veterans Scam Scammers offer special discounts for veterans on a range of products, like loans and car purchases, but the products aren’t discounted at all, or they don’t actually exist. Rental Scam A scammer posts a fake rental property on a classified ad website offering discounts for active duty military and veterans. Once they have your security deposit, you find out there is no rental property and your money is gone. Romance/”Catfishing” Scam Scammers steal a veteran’s photo and create a phony profile on a dating site to “catfish” singles looking for love. Most Common Scams Targeting Veterans, by State Alaska Credit Card 2. Charity 3. VA Loan/Tech Support Alabama Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. Charity Arkansas Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Arizona Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax California Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Colorado Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Connecticut Credit Card 2. Tech Support/IRS Tax 3. Charity DC Credit Card/IRS Tax 2. VA Loan/Tech Support 3. Phishing/Charity Deleware Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Florida Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Georgia Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Hawaii Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Iowa Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Charity Idaho Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax/Charity Illinois Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Indiana Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Kansas Tech Support 2. Credit Card 3. IRS Tax/Charity Kentucky IRS Tax 2. Credit Card 3. Charity Louisiana Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Massachusetts Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. Charity Maryland Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Maine Credit Card 2. Tech Support/IRS Tax 3. Charity/Other Michigan Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Charity Minnesota Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Missouri Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Mississippi Tech Support 2. Charity/Credit Card 3. IRS Tax Montana Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax North Carolina Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax North Dakota Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. Charity Nebraska Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax/Charity New Hampshire Tech Support 2. Credit Card 3. IRS Tax New Jersey Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax New Mexico Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Nevada Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax New York Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Ohio Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Oklahoma Tech Support 2. Credit Card 3. IRS Tax Oregon Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Pennsylvania Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Puerto Rico Other 2. Phishing/VA Loan 3. Credit Card Rhode Island Credit Card 2. IRS Tax/Charity 3. Tech Support South Carolina Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax South Dakota Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Tennessee Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Texas Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Utah Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. Charity Virginia Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Tech Support Vermont Tech Support 2. Credit Card/Charity 3. IRS Tax Washington Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Wisconsin Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax West Virginia Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Wyoming Credit Card 2. IRS Tax 3. Charity/Phishing Unknown Credit Card 2. Tech Support 3. IRS Tax Here what you should never do in these situations: Don’t give personal information Don’t give any personal information over the phone. This includes bank account numbers, credit card numbers and your Social Security number. Don’t send money Don’t send/wire money or gift cards to anyone you don’t know well. Don’t feel pressured Don’t be pressured to act immediately. If you are dealing with a legitimate outfit, they won’t try to pressure you to act before having a chance to check it out and think about it. If they do, just say “no” and hang up. These are things you should always do in these situations Consult a friend Check out the offer with a trusted family member, friend or your local veteran’s affairs office before acting. Check the security Verify any charity asking for money before sending it. There are several online services veterans can use, such as the Better Business Bureau, Charity Navigator, CharityWatch and GuideStar. Do your homework Get credible information on how to qualify for veterans’ benefits by contacting your state veterans’ affairs agency. Visit www.nasdva.us, for additional information.

Join us as we look at the other, maybe the most important side of Christmas: giving. Mak and G have a TON of great ideas for how YOU can give time, money, stuff you make...and how it’s going to make you HAPPY! Links and Resources: Check out the EduCounting website Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Connect with us on Twitter This episode was co-written with David Easton.

American Humane’s new groundbreaking documentary, Escape from Extinction, narrated by Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, showcases the critical efforts certified zoos and aquariums are undertaking to preserve millions of species on the verge of disappearing forever. As the first pro-zoo-and-aquarium documentary of its kind, the film takes viewers on a dramatic trip around the world and through time to explore the roots of the wholesale disappearance of species in our forests and oceans, described by scientists and journalists as a “Sixth Mass Extinction.” Importantly, however, the film also shows people that there is hope as animal experts, conservationists, animal scientists, veterinarians, bioethicists and others at leading zoological organizations across the globe work feverishly to pull endangered and disappearing species back from the brink. The making of this 90-minute film took many years, passion, and tens of thousands of miles of travel. From the producers:  About American Humane Founded in 1877, American Humane is the country's first national humane organization. For 142 years, the nonprofit has pioneered many of the humane protections we have come to take for granted and today works to save, shelter, feed, and improve the lives of some one billion animals around the world.  With 91 cents of every dollar spent going directly to programs, American Humane has earned Charity Navigator’s highest “Four-Star Rating,” has been named a “Top-Rated Charity” with an “A” rating by both the American Institute of Philanthropy’s CharityWatch and Great Nonprofits, and was awarded the gold level seal from GuideStar USA. The organization has also earned the Independent Charities Seal of Excellence, was awarded inclusion on Better Business Bureau’s prestigious Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charities list and was designated as a “Best Charity” by Consumer Reports. For more information about American Humane’s lifesaving work, please visit www.AmericanHumane.org.   About MRB Productions MRB Productions brings inventive stories and inspired imagery to media platforms around the world. Whether producing a commercial, a feature film, television, digital, live sports or an award show, MRB evolves to embrace a project’s specific needs. We are passionate about what we do and committed to being exceptional. MRB’s most recent feature, All I Wish, with Sharon Stone, Tony Goldwyn & Ellen Burstyn, is currently streaming. Our documentary, Back to Life, premiered on ABC and is currently on Amazon Prime. MRB’s latest films, all festival darlings, are available on streaming platforms. These include The Night Stalker with Lou Diamond Phillips, The Truth About Emanuel with Jessica Biel, & Grassroots with Jason Biggs. In Television, MRB has a decade of experience producing the pre-taped segments and VIP program for ESPN’s ESPY Awards, in addition to producing the Hero Dog Awards for the Hallmark Channel. Additional TV projects include two seasons of the mockumentary comedy show Free Radio on VH1 and Comedy Central and the Webby award-winning series, The Confession, starring Kiefer Sutherland. MRB is also known for sports programming for the Longhorn Network. MRB’s commercial repertoire includes a longstanding relationship with Mattel and collaborations with Periera & O’Dell, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Publicis, for clients such as McDonald’s, Pepsi, Mattel, Lay’s, Foot Locker, Samsung, Nerf, NHL, Smirnoff, Wal-Mart, and University of Phoenix. In the video game space, MRB partners with Ubisoft to produce the Just Dance Kids series. For more information, please visit www.mrbproductions.com.   That Sounds Wild: African Pied crow (sort of) Animal care Software ZOOmility Zoo Logic

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

On this episode, I spoke with Hannah, a nonprofit professional from Dallas Fort Worth. We discuss how to avoid scandalous nonprofit organizations. We also give tips that everyone should use when deciding to get involved with a nonprofit. This was such a wonderful and informative episode to close the year. Charity WaterHttp://www.Charitywater.comCharity watchHttp://www.Charitywatch.orgGuideStarhttps://www.guidestar.org--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teaforthequeen/support

Welcome to Episode 13!Kylie gives James the gift of trust but nobody's fooledDoes a slow burn get medicated or just cut offIs James honouring himself again with his golden rule or lack or oneJames decides to be the narcissist he is and not the narcissist everybody thinks he isWill Kylie iron James' shirt for his big dateIs James batting out of his league and hoping for some charityWatch out pretty woman, Kylie goes to the symphonyIs a kiss on a date a concept or all about consentDaytime dating during business hours involving a nap and Kylie breaks out the tennis racketsKylie's dating profile red flag assessment team swings into actionIf we made you smile we would love you to rate us, leave a review and share widely (insert James on his knees begging!).And remember Kylie loves you xxWant more of us including behind the scenes we would love to see you over on Insta @loversandotherloserspodcast (yep it's long!).Or come and play with us over in Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/loversandotherlosers

This week, Brian and Vargas enjoy a Free State IPA while screaming at Brendon about who was on the correct side of the war between the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance. Join us, won't you? Enjoy! Charitywatch.org

This week, the boys enjoy some Trigo Agave from Weston Brewing Company while screaming at each other about Nicolas Cage's acting adventures . Enjoy! Donations and Deadlifts 2: Charity Boogaloo (April 27th) Charitywatch.org

Learn about why your brain jumps to extremes; how to choose the best charitable cause for your next donation; and why dogs really do look like their owners. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: SKILLSHARE: Get two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 cents at http://skillshare.com/curious Your Binary Bias Makes It Hard to See in Shades of Gray — https://curiosity.im/2DNFVcq Here's How to Choose the Best Charitable Cause for Your Donation — https://curiosity.im/2DKKfJN Dogs Really Do Look Like Their Owners — But It Doesn't Stop There — https://curiosity.im/2DM9wmD Additional resources discussed: GuideStar — https://www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx Charity Navigator — https://www.charitynavigator.org/ CharityWatch — https://www.charitywatch.org/home Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

Guest Starring: Reyn Aubrey: @ReynAubrey | PocketChange | reyn@pocketchange.social 00:16 – Welcome to “For Good or For Awesome?” …we mean, “Greater Than Code!” 01:18 – Reyn Aubrey’s Background, Origin Story, and Superpower! 06:04 – Culture of a Company and Tolerance Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591842336/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therubyrep-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1591842336&linkId=d86ed2c7e657e11ade2384e415053c25) 08:12 – Becoming an Entrepreneur at 19-years-old and PocketChange 10:40 – Charity Evaluation Criteria; “Wicked Problems” pocketchange.social/charities (http://pocketchange.social/charities/) 14:33 – Habitizing Donation 16:22 – Analyzing and Collecting Charity Data GuideStar Charity Navigator (https://www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx) CharityWatch (https://www.charitywatch.org/home) 19:02 – How PocketChange is Structured 20:34 – The Ideation of “Technology For the Greater Good” 24:28 – Reyn’s Path Into Business and Entrepreneurship Start It Up: The Complete Teen Business Guide to Turning Your Passions into Pay by Kenrya Rankin (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ICFYNS/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therubyrep-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B014ICFYNS&linkId=dcbce35af1882a89f041061b386407b0) 28:33 – Good Business Beliefs, Virtues, and Values 34:00 – Bringing Anarchist Organizing Principles Into Business Colin Ward: Anarchism as a Theory of Organization (https://www.panarchy.org/ward/organization.1966.html) The ‘Two Pizza Rule’ Is Jeff Bezos’ Secret To Productive Meetings (https://www.businessinsider.com/jeff-bezos-two-pizza-rule-for-productive-meetings-2013-10) 37:23 – Advice For Others Interested in Social Entrepreneurship 42:00 – Launching PocketChange and Reserve Your Launch Day Invite (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pocketchange/kdildeljmcpiaaedbmlcloikhlfeodom) 44:51 – Gathering and Raising Venture Capital 47:35 – Advice For Others Interested in Social Entrepreneurship (Cont’d) Reflections: Rein: Check out Stafford Beer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stafford_Beer). Coraline: A culture being defined by the least of something you’ll tolerate and entrepreneurs should solve for “Wicked Problems” — not pain points. Jamey: All charities are not created equal. Reyn: A value that isn’t acted on is at best an inspiration and at worst a pretense. Also, non-dominance based work relationships. This episode was brought to you by @therubyrep (https://twitter.com/therubyrep) of DevReps, LLC (http://www.devreps.com/). To pledge your support and to join our awesome Slack community, visit patreon.com/greaterthancode (https://www.patreon.com/greaterthancode). To make a one-time donation so that we can continue to bring you more content and transcripts like this, please do so at paypal.me/devreps (https://www.paypal.me/devreps). You will also get an invitation to our Slack community this way as well. Amazon links may be affiliate links, which means you’re supporting the show when you purchase our recommendations. Thanks! Special Guest: Reyn Aubrey.

Fake charities and donation scams are on the rise in the aftermath of disasters. Scammers take advantage of public goodwill and steal billions of dollars from people who want to help. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll tell you how to protect yourself and your loved ones from these crooks, while still providing aid to those in need.