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Wise Giving Wednesday: Audited Financial Statements vs. IRS Form 990

While BBB Wise Giving Alliance urges donors to take a broader look, charity finances still come first to many potential donors. Given that reality, what is the best source for charity financial information? While BBB WGA reviews the both the IRS Form 990 and the charity’s audited financial...

Sep 25, 2024

Heart of Giving Podcast: Mike Erwin - Building Health Focused Communities for Veterans

In this powerful episode, we explore how Team RWB is making a significant impact on veterans' lives through physical fitness and community connection. Mike shares insights into: The challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life How Team RWB's innovative approach is helping veterans...

Sep 25, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Generosity Commission Releases Report

In response to the documented decline in the proportion of Americans who give to and volunteer with charitable organizations, The Generosity Commission released its report, Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering. The report offers nine recommendations as well...

Sep 18, 2024

Heart of Giving Podcast: Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette on Another Season of Giving Done Right

Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette offer valuable insights on effective giving, the state of nonprofits, and the future of philanthropy. Their perspective is both inspiring and thought-provoking. In this episode, we delve into: - The launch of Giving Done Right's fourth season, featuring 16 episodes...

Sep 17, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: 9/11 Fundraising Lessons

On this 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, BBB Wise Giving Alliance revisits some of the lessons learned from fundraising that took place in the wake of that tragedy.

Sep 11, 2024

Heart of Giving Podcast: Yuriy Boyechko on Feeding Citizens Displaced by War

This week we speak with Yuryi Boyechko, Executive Director of Hope for Ukraine. Our conversation was both eye-opening and deeply moving. The war in Ukraine is now entering its third year, and the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. Yuryi shared with me first-hand accounts of recent attacks on...

Sep 10, 2024

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