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Heart of Giving podcast, Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday

This week, to help you make the most of GivingTuesday, our guest is the CEO of GivingTuesday, Asha Curran. We discuss the great work being done through this global generosity movement, the future of GivingTuesday, and much more.

Nov 28, 2023

BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Go To Give.org This Giving Season

This holiday season, and throughout the year, always go to Give.org to check out soliciting charities before you give!

Nov 28, 2023

BBB’s Give.org Study: Religious organizations are no longer the most trusted charities among American adults

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, for the first time since the group started tracking trust for different charity categories (in December 2017), religious organizations (defined as “houses of worship and other religious charities”) are not on top.

Nov 27, 2023

Heart of Giving podcast, Foundation Ukraine

This week, our guests are Anastasiia Tur, Chief Development Officer, and Igor Lisin, Vice-President, at Foundation Ukraine - one of the biggest organizations supporting migrants in Poland. Learn more about their work here: fundacjaukraina.eu/en/

Nov 22, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Participating on GivingTuesday

Give.org offers five tips to help donors give wisely on GivingTuesday and throughout this holiday season.

Nov 22, 2023

Giving Tuesday 2023 Public Message

This Giving Tuesday, look for the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity Seal when making your giving decisions!

Nov 21, 2023

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