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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fraudulent Fundraiser for Military Family Vacations

On July 31, 2019 the FBI announced that a former resident of South Carolina was sent to federal prison for charity fraud involving a military theme.

Aug 14, 2019

August 6th Webinar - Building an Impact-Oriented Culture

Aug 12, 2019

Global Impact and BBB’s Give.org partner to advance accountability among charities working internationally

BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) and Global Impact, a leader in growing global philanthropy, will work together to promote transparency and high standards of conduct among U.S. charities working internationally.

Aug 07, 2019

Assisting Victims of Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton

The mass shootings that took place in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio this past weekend are nightmare tragedies that bring us to tears but also motivate many of us to help the victims and their families.

Aug 05, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Crowdfunding and Disaster Relief

As an additional follow up to the release of the special Give.org Donor Trust Report: Disaster Relief Donor Expectations, this blog will focus on the crowdfunding questions asked in this survey.

Jul 31, 2019

Robert Hahn, End Hunger In Calvert County

Art Taylor sits down with Robert Hahn from End Hunger in Calvert County to discuss collaboration, trustworthiness and working with BBB's Give.org. Read our full report on End Hunger in Calvert County on Give.org. https://www.give.org/charity-reviews/national/human-services/end-hunger-in-calvert-county-in-huntingtown-md-37536

Jul 31, 2019

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