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Find out about basic tips to help you make informed giving decisions.

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What are the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability? 20 standards addressing 4 themes: Governance, Results Reports, Finances, and Truthful and Transparent Representations.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising Evolves in Response to COVID-19

Yesterday, an article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy caught our attention: “Street Canvassers Switch to Telemarketing and Donor Stewardship During Pandemic.” Armed with their electronic pads and shirts/vests that proudly display a charity name and logo, sidewalk solicitors became a popular...
May 13, 2020
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Art Taylor talks with Kim Callinan of Compassion & Choices about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges. Read our full report on Compassion & Choices here, https://bit.ly/2xVKlwE
May 12, 2020
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Consejos Para Donar con Confianza en Tiempos de COVID-19

El COVID-19 está afectando a todos los sectores de la sociedad, incluyendo a las poblaciones más vulnerable y las organizaciones caritativas.
May 11, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fraud Examiners Release 2020 Global Report

The Association of Fraud Examiners released a report summarizing an analysis of 2,504 cases of fraud taking place from January 2018 to September 2019.
May 06, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Advice on GivingTuesdayNow – May 5, 2020

GivingTuesday, which has gained worldwide attention in promoting donations during the holiday season, has launched a campaign taking place on May 5th, to encourage donating to charity and/or otherwise helping communities in response to the needs caused by COVID-19.
Apr 29, 2020
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Art Taylor Skyped with Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund to talk about the organization's mission, challenges, and goals. Read our full report on AICF here, https://bit.ly/35gdFKt
Apr 29, 2020
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