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BBB’s Give.org Study: 1 in 2 African Americans and Hispanics Want to be Solicited by Charities

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, racial minorities express higher desire to be approached by charities than does the general public.

Nov 15, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating in Honor of Veterans Day

This week, some will honor Veterans Day by donating to charities that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families.

Nov 10, 2021

BBB Wise Giving Alliance 20th Anniversary Part 2

On October 22nd, 2021, BBB Wise Giving Alliance continued its celebration of our 20th Anniversary taking a look at where we are now. Staff and Board Members participated in a look at each of our many programs and their accomplishments and challenges. Learn more about our programs in this video of...

Nov 08, 2021

Wise Giving Wednesday: Cybersecurity for Charities

Cybersecurity is a growing issue of concern for charities as they are not immune to the same type of challenges faced by businesses.

Nov 03, 2021

BBB Wise Giving Alliance "Coffee With Colleagues" on Cybersecurity

Listen in on our discussion with Matthew Eshleman, Chief Technology Officer at Community IT, about the current state of cybersecurity and how best to protect your organization.

Nov 02, 2021

Heart of Giving, Hannah Allen

In this week's episode, our guest Hannah Allen talks about the significant work she is doing as the Chief Program Officer of the E3 Alliance which is a collaborative of businesses, government, and nonprofits all working together to eradicate sex trafficking in San Diego.

Nov 02, 2021

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