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Wise Giving Wednesday: How Do Donors Feel about DEI?

On Monday, June 6th, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Jun 08, 2022

BBB’s Give.org Study: 2 in 5 people would not donate to a charity that tolerates discrimination

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, 41% say they would not donate to a charity they supported in the past upon learning that the charity’s culture tolerates discrimination against people served.

Jun 06, 2022

Building Trust Series: Equality Florida

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Brandon Wolf, Press Secretary of Equality Florida. This organization works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, race/ethnicity, national origin, and socioeconomic status. Read our full...

Jun 02, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Ransomware Demands Acts of Charity

Most everyone has heard about ransomware attacks where a scammer uses encryption software to lock computers and data and then demand payment via cryptocurrency or other means before they release the data.

Jun 01, 2022

Heart of Giving Podcast - Memorial Day Tribute to Service

Our Memorial Day special episode features interviews with individuals who represent organizations that honor and support those who have sacrificed so much to make this world a safer place.

Jun 01, 2022

Heart of Giving Podcast, Olivia Henry Harris and Betsy Peterson

In today's episode, our guests are Betsy Peterson and Olivia Henry Harris from the Council of Michigan Foundations. We discuss their programs aimed at educating younger people on the power of giving and teaching them to be grantmakers.

May 31, 2022

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