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Building Trust Series: Laura Baerwolf, Mona Foundation
In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Laura Baerwolf, Chief Operating Officer of the Mona Foundation. This organization works to support grassroots educational initiatives that provide education to all children, increase opportunities for women and girls and emphasize service to the community. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/3aCJ8NJ
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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).
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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.
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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 report here, https://bit.ly/3ao3ASB
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frank E. Crump, UPI Loan Fund
In this episode, our guest is Frank E. Crump, the Founder, President, and CEO of UPI Loan Fund which provides loans and behavioral financial wellness services to underserved communities.
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Building Trust Video Series, SIGN Fracture Care International
In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jeanne Dillner, CEO of SIGN Fracture Care International. This organization works to build orthopedic capacity in developing countries by providing orthopedic training and implants. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/3anEnHT
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of Mass Shootings at Buffalo Supermarket and at Uvalde, Texas Elementary School
Last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance shared giving tips for those seeking to help the families of those killed or injured in the May 14th Buffalo supermarket shooting.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Buffalo Shooting Victims
To hear about any mass shooting is emotionally devastating but generates additional grief when the victims have been targeted out of racism.
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Ukraine Relief – The Salvation Army
As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of the Salvation Army talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Importance of Audited Financial Statements
As a standards-based charity evaluator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognizes the value of standards and guidelines in providing a useful reference point and helping to encourage good practices.
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Natalie Jaresko, Former Finance Minister, Ukraine
In this week’s episode, we chat with Natalie Jaresko, former Finance Minister in Ukraine, about the outpouring of philanthropic support during the humanitarian crisis that is ongoing.
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Supporting Our Teachers
In this week’s episode, we go back to our archives where we talk to guests who are contributing or have contributed to the education of young people. Through these clips, we demonstrate the power of philanthropy in assisting teachers.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Assessing New Charities
One of the strengths of the charitable sector in the United States is the sheer volume of charities. According to the 2020 IRS Data Book (the most current available) during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, there were a total of 1,404,170 organizations that were tax exempt as charities
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Diana Byer of the NY Theater Ballet
In this week’s episode, our guest is Diana Byer, the Founder of the New York Theatre Ballet. Diana talks to us about how she has changed the lives of many at-risk children in New York City through the power of dance. Her LIFT program is the subject of an upcoming film that will soon be…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Third Month for Ukraine Relief
On Monday, April 25th, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced the need for $2.25 billion in assistance to help Ukraine
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Victoria Vrana of the Gates Foundation
In this week’s episode, our guest is Victoria Vrana, Deputy Director, Philanthropic Partnerships Connect, Gates Foundation. Victoria leads the Giving Ecosystems and Giving By All work for the Philanthropic Partnership team, including initiatives that focus on policy, data, and infrastructure and efforts to encourage everyday giving in the U.S., China, India, and the Middle East.
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Ukraine Relief, International Rescue Committee
As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Nancy Dent, Senior Global Communications Officer of the International Rescue Committee talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.