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Wise Giving Wednesday: Youth Philanthropy

Growing up in the South Philadelphia area, one of my earliest experiences with a chartable organization was with the local YMCA as explained in a previous Huffington Post piece that I wrote two years ag

Apr 13, 2016

Peter Bale, Center for Public Integrity

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust interview with Peter Bale of the Center for Public Integrity. Read our full report on the Center for Public Integrity here, https://bit.ly/2IvKDNV. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Apr 12, 2016

Kevin Washington, YMCA of the USA

WGA President and CEO Art Taylor's interview with Kevin Washington of the YMCA of the USA. Read our full report on the YMCA of the USA here, https://bit.ly/2D92hmT. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.

Apr 11, 2016

Wise Giving Wednesday: A Look at the Future of Charity Accountability

In an earlier blog, I talked about our 15th anniversary operating under the “BBB Wise Giving Alliance” name. Looking to our work in the coming years, I thought it would be helpful to offer foresight on

Apr 06, 2016

BBB WGA Urges Vigilance Following Government Settlement with Cancer Charities

Arlington, VA, March 30, 2016 -- Following a settlement today with the FTC, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia that dissolves two fraudulent cancer charities, the Cancer Fund of America an

Mar 31, 2016

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Brussels Victims & Crowdfunding Requests

The horrible terrorist attack that occurred in Brussels on March 22nd has stirred our hearts and has motivated some donors to do what they can to help the victims. After a tragedy or disaster, cro

Mar 30, 2016

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