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Wise Giving Wednesday: How to Donate with Confidence on GivingTuesday

This GivingTuesday, donate with confidence! Use BBB Wise Giving Alliance tips to find trustworthy charities and support the causes that matter most to you.

Heart of Giving Podcast: Suzanne McCormick - The Y-USA's Role in Modern America

This week, we explore how the Y-USA is adapting to serve America while staying true to its 175-year legacy. CEO Suzanne McCormick shares insights on: • How YMCAs serve as community hubs, engaging 13 million members nationwide (5 million under age 18) • The innovative "Team Up Project" partnering...

Nov 19, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips for Donating to Charities on World Diabetes Day

This World Diabetes Day, find out how to support diabetes charities wisely. Learn tips to ensure your donations make a difference and choose trustworthy organizations.

Nov 13, 2024

Heart of Giving Podcast: Abby Ross - Making Generosity Frictionless

This week, I spoke with Abby Ross, CEO of Network for Good, for an enlightening discussion about the future of digital giving. Her entrepreneurial background brings a fresh perspective to how technology can unleash generosity: "We think of ourselves as the engine for meaningful giving across the...

Nov 12, 2024

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Heart of Giving Podcast: William Warshauer - Sustainable Programs Addressing Poverty

This week, I sat down with William Warshauer, CEO of TechnoServe, who shared remarkable stories of sustainable poverty alleviation through business solutions. Some powerful insights from our conversation: "Intelligence and industriousness is distributed equally around the globe, but opportunity is...

Nov 12, 2024

Veterans Day Giving: Find Trustworthy Charities

This Veterans Day, find trustworthy charities that support veterans and military families. Get BBB Give.org tips for informed giving and check out accredited organizations.

Nov 08, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Does Election Year Fundraising Affect Charitable Donations?

Learn how election spending could influence charitable donations this holiday season. Discover whether political giving leads to donor fatigue or if generosity endures.

Nov 06, 2024

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