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Year-end giving guidelines posted

Year-end giving guidelines posted

Oct 15, 2019

By far, the most popular time to make a charitable donation is November and December. It's so popular that year-end giving is often called the Giving Season. Click here for a quick reference guide to ensure you don't miss one charitable moment.

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Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:00

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