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Wise Giving Wednesday: Avoiding New Online Fundraising Scams
Don’t fall for viral scams. Learn how a fake TikTok cat charity video & spoofed Venmo accounts trick donors and get tips to give safely.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips for Evaluating New Charities
Thinking about donating to a new charity? Learn how to research nonprofits under 18 months old with these trusted tips from BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
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BBB’s Give.org Study: 69% worry about their information being hacked when first donating to a charity
Privacy and security matter: New BBB Give.org Donor Trust Report reveals how concerns about data use, hacks, and AI influence charitable giving and trust in charities.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Minnesota Nonprofit to be Dissolved Over Governance Violations
A charity will dissolve after Minnesota’s AG cites conflicts and weak oversight. Learn about the violations and how BBB Charity Standards guard against them.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Memorial Day Giving to Support Veterans
Looking to donate this Memorial Day? Find vetted veterans and military charities that meet BBB Standards. Give confidently with tips from Give.org.
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Launches Charity Standards Revision Project
BBB’s Give.org launches charity standards revision project with a 20-member Advisory Committee to address evolving trust and accountability needs in the charitable sector.
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How to Help Victims of the Midwest Tornadoes
Learn how to support Midwest tornado relief wisely. Get BBB Wise Giving Alliance tips for safe, effective, and trustworthy giving after the disaster.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: A Look Inside Our Charity Evaluation Process
Go behind the scenes of BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s charity evaluations. Learn how we promote trust through our standards-based, transparent review process.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Support Mental Health This May
Looking to support mental health causes? Turn awareness into action this Mental Health Awareness Month by donating to trusted, BBB Accredited charities.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Why Volunteer Time Is More Valuable Than Ever
The value of volunteer time is rising. See what that means for you—and get practical tips to start giving back this spring.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate to Trusted Environmental Charities for Earth Day and Beyond
Give wisely this Earth Day with tips for vetting environmental nonprofits— plus a list of trusted BBB Accredited charities you can support.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Old and Young Perspectives on Charity Impact
Older and younger Americans differ on their method of philanthropic engagement.
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Building Trust Video Series: Amanda Missey of Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative
In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Amanda Missey, President and CEO of Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3G2sEOR
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Homelessness Is Rising—Here’s How You Can Help Responsibly
Homelessness hit record highs in 2024. Learn how to help the unhoused and support trusted charities making a difference.
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Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Art Taylor and Bennett Weiner
We’re excited to share our latest episode, “Passing the Torch: A Conversation with Art Taylor and Bennett Weiner,” which marks a special transition in leadership at the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. In this unique episode, roles are reversed as our new president and CEO Bennett Weiner interviews the organization’s former leader and podcast founder Art…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Spring Cleaning? Here’s How to Donate Goods Wisely
Spring cleaning? Make your donated goods count. Learn how to give wisely and avoid common donation pitfalls with these springtime giving tips.
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How to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in Myanmar and Thailand
Want to help after the Myanmar and Thailand earthquake? Get smart giving tips and see trusted BBB Accredited Charities aiding relief efforts.
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Beyond Passion: Building Effective Nonprofit Leadership with David Rhode
This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast David Rhode, author of “Passion Isn’t Enough,” shares practical insights from his journey from founding Pitchin’ for Baseball and Softball to consulting with nonprofit leaders. Three key moments: “Running a nonprofit organization is running a business. And so in order for your business to succeed long-term, you…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Supporting Food Banks Impacted by Federal Funding Cuts
Federal funding cuts are creating new challenges for food banks nationwide. Learn about the challenges and how you can support hunger relief efforts in your community.
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Growth in Action: The Transformative Power of Educational Opportunity
This Week on The Heart of Giving Podcast – in Part 2: We continue our conversation with Dan Porterfield and Robert Diggs, then hear directly from Markera Jones, whose remarkable journey from a segregated school environment to academic excellence at Franklin & Marshall College demonstrates how institutional commitment to talent can change lives.