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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donation Tips for Generous Procrastinators
With only a few days left before midnight strikes on December 31st, many U.S. donors will make a last-minute gift to their favorite causes so that they can take a deduction on their income tax forms.
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Jeff Thongc
This episode features one of our BBB Luminare Award for Service winners, Jeff Thungc. This award honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable activities. Jeff is a Digital Solutions Strategist with JLT Web Solutions, a local web design and digital marketing company that supports local small businesses. Listen…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate to BBB Wise Giving Alliance
As we wrap our presents this holiday season and provide gifts to family members and other loved ones, we also are mindful of another type of giving — the continuing support of charitable organizations.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating Clothing, Food, Toys, and Cars
As donors make their year-end giving choices, households that are short on cash might consider giving alternatives such as donating goods.
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Wesley Alexander
This episode is part of our special series “Made by the Bay” sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, we talk with Wesley Alexander, founding CEO of Cobiz Richmond, Inc. Cobiz Richmond works to help businesses…
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Building Trust Video Series: Emily Lehmann, SOAR365
In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Emily Lehmann, Vice President of Day and Respite Services for SOAR365. SOAR365’s purpose is to create life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in partnership with families. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3iDuBFv
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Wise Giving Wednesday: 2022 Give.org Donor Trust Report
Last week, we were proud to release the Give.org Donor Trust Report 2022: Five Year Review of Trust and Giving Attitudes.
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Brian Crimmins and Nathan Chappell
In this week’s episode, we have two guests, Nathan Chappell and Brian Crimmins. We discuss their new book called “Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges.”
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BBB’s Give.org Study: “High trust” is up for 12 of 13 charity categories
Arlington, VA (November 22, 2022) – According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, the portion of respondents that “highly trusts” different charity types increased for 12 out of 13 categories between December 2020 and December 2021. The exception was environmental organizations, which dropped moderately (0.4%) and had the least portion of respondents (16.0%) expressing high…
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Timothy Waters
This episode is part of our special series “Made by the Bay” sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week our guest is Tim Waters, Executive Director of Friends of the Children, SF Bay Area. Tim is…
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Building Trust Video Series: Jeff Keith, Guardian Group
In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jeff Keith, Founder and CEO of Guardian Group. Guardian Group’s mission is to prevent and disrupt the sex trafficking of women and children while enabling partners to identify victims and predators in the United States. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3XkDfZH
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Donating to Help Colorado Nightclub Shooting Victims
Many generous individuals will be moved to help the victims and families of the horrific shooting that took place this past weekend at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Wise Giving on GivingTuesday
It may be hard to believe but GivingTuesday, the charity event which takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving started ten years ago, in 2012.
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James Walker
This episode is part of our special series “Made by the Bay” sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week our guest is James Walker, Founder & President at Diogenes Community Solutions. James talks about his inspiring…
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Luminare Award Winners & Business Giving Tips
Learn about BBB Great West & Pacific and BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Luminare Award for Service winners, along with tips for how you can make an impact by getting involved in your community.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Plan Now for Year End Giving
With 45 days left in the year, now is a great time to make year end giving plans so that you are not rushed at the last minute.
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Building Trust Video Series: Scott black, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Scott Black, Executive Director of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. The Xerces Society works to protect the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. Learn more about this organization in our full report here, https://bit.ly/3Aivjy2
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Veterans Day Donations
This Veterans Day (Remembrance Day in Canada), think of the needs of veterans, military service members, and/or their families.
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Manu Meel
This episode is part of our special series “Made by the Bay” sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, our guest is Manu Meel, the CEO of BridgeUSA, a youth-led nonprofit organization that creates spaces on…
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LaSaunda Tate
This episode is part of our special series “Made by the Bay” sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week’s guest is LaSaunda Tate, Chief Operating Officer, Homeward Bound of Marin. Listen now to learn more about…