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weWednesday: Donate to a charity, or not to donate?

June 19, 20180Comments by Suzanne F Stevens - YouMeWe
weWednesday: Donate to a charity, or not to donate?

by Suzanne F. Stevens, Conscious-Contribution™ Cultivator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), YouMeWe.ca

In this episode…
Consider how to make your contribution count:

  1. What do I need to learn about a charity prior to donating?
  2. Where should I start when considering donating to a charity?
  3. What is the most important question when considering to donate?

 

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BEFORE YOU GO… like & share this post with your friends, colleagues, and anyone who wants to live their most meaningful life. Together, WE can spread the YouMeWe mindset of consistent conscious-contributions™ to the community. Together we can create a positive ripple effect. 

 

Until next time, make your contributions count. #YouMeWeMovement #MyContributionCounts

 

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Suzanne F. Stevens, is multi-awarded social entrepreneur, and The Wave•Maker at YouMeWe Social Impact Group Inc. As a speaker • trainer • coach • author • podcaster, and community builder she empowers a WE culture by cultivating conscious leadership. Elevate your leadership, amplify your authentic voice, and accelerate your sustainable social impact with YouMeWe—YouMeWe.ca • we@youmewe.ca

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