News & Updates

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day 2022

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day 2022

    Fifty-two years ago, Earth Day had its first observance on April 22, 1970.

  • Ukraine Relief, Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International

    Ukraine Relief, Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Miguel Abi-hassan, Chief Animal Rescue and Care Officer at Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Ukraine Relief, World Vision

    Ukraine Relief, World Vision

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Mark Smith, Vice President of Humanitarian Affairs for World Vision, talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Concerts Raising Funds for Ukraine Relief and/or Refugees

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Concerts Raising Funds for Ukraine Relief and/or Refugees

    Raising charity funds through concerts or musical recordings is older than rock and roll and the cause of Ukraine relief is no exception.

  • Matt Lawler, Ceca Foundation

    Matt Lawler, Ceca Foundation

    In this week’s episode, we interview the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Ceca Foundation, Matthew Lawlor. We talk about the caregiving industry, the challenges being faced by caregivers in the healthcare communities, and the impact that Ceca is making to improve the situation. Learn more about their work here: https://cecafoundation.org/

  • Ukraine Relief, International Medical Corps

    Ukraine Relief, International Medical Corps

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Rebecca Milner, Chief Advancement Officer, International Medical Corps, talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Ukraine Relief, Catholic Relief Services

    Ukraine Relief, Catholic Relief Services

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Sean Callahan, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Ukraine Relief: Mercy Corps

    Ukraine Relief: Mercy Corps

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Alan Glasgow, Asia Regional Director of Mercy Corps talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Ukraine Relief: Americares

    Ukraine Relief: Americares

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Tara Waters, Director, Strategic Partnerships at Americares talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Ukraine Relief: MAP International

    Ukraine Relief: MAP International

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Steven Stirling, President and CEO of MAP International talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Ukraine Relief: USA for UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency

    Ukraine Relief: USA for UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency

    As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Anne-Marie Grey, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency talks about the organization’s relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

  • Bob Kitchen, International Rescue Committee

    Bob Kitchen, International Rescue Committee

    In this week’s episode, we continue to focus on the war in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis in the region. Our guest, Bob Kitchen, is the VP of Emergencies and Humanitarian Action at the International Rescue Committee. Tune in now to learn more about IRC’s efforts in the area and what more needs to…

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Ukraine Relief Adapts to Changing Circumstances

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Ukraine Relief Adapts to Changing Circumstances

    War has many unpredictable developments. How long will hostilities last? Which areas will be safe?

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: And the Oscar Goes to….Cryptocurrency Donations for Ukraine

    Wise Giving Wednesday: And the Oscar Goes to….Cryptocurrency Donations for Ukraine

    During the 94th Academy Awards® that aired Sunday, March 27th, one of the commercial advertisements during the breaks featured a cryptocurrency service company that provided viewers a web address or QR code link to make a cryptocurrency donation to the International Red Cross for their relief efforts in Ukraine.

  • Ukraine Relief

    Ukraine Relief

    In this week’s episode, BBB Wise Giving Alliance CEO and Host of the Heart of Giving Podcast, Art Taylor, will share some valuable giving tips to help you make wise giving decisions to help with the ongoing relief efforts in Ukraine. We also feature interviews with 5 of our accredited charities Mercy Corps, Americares, GlobalGiving,…

  • Wise Giving Wednesday:  Growing Needs of Ukrainian Refugees

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Growing Needs of Ukrainian Refugees

    As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, resulting in more damage and destruction to major cities, a growing number of Ukrainians are leaving to neighboring countries.

  • Sarah Welch

    Sarah Welch

    In this week’s episode, our guest is Sarah Welch, Vice President, ideas42. We talk about what got her interested in behavioral science to understand and improve the design of programs and policies and discuss how ideas42’s work is geared towards creating social impact using behavioral science.

  • Lauren Lawson-Zilai

    Lauren Lawson-Zilai

    In this week’s episode, our guest is Lauren Lawson-Zilai, external communications executive for Goodwill Industries International. In this episode, we cover the importance of communication in the charity space and discuss Lauren’s career where she utilizes marketing and communications to drive social change and impact and elevate the brand awareness of mission-driven nonprofit organizations.

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: From Books to Borscht, Retail Sales Helping Ukraine

    Wise Giving Wednesday: From Books to Borscht, Retail Sales Helping Ukraine

    It would not be unusual for disasters and tragedies to inspire some retailers to sell products or services with the promise that some of the sales will benefit a relief assistance charity.

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Growing Needs in Ukraine

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Growing Needs in Ukraine

    As the war in Ukraine expands, new challenges emerge as organizations seek to provide relief assistance.