News & Updates

  • 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.

  • Eva Aldrich

    Eva Aldrich

    In this week’s episode, our guest is Eva Aldrich, the President and CEO of CFRE International. CFRE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to setting standards in philanthropy through a trustworthy certification process for fundraising professionals. We discuss the value of the work that CFRE is doing in the world of organized philanthropy and learn more…

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Update on Ukraine Charity Relief

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Update on Ukraine Charity Relief

    Last week’s Wise Giving Wednesday, provided tips on donating to assist Ukraine relief efforts.

  • Victor Valentine

    Victor Valentine

    In this episode, our guest is the CEO of the National Human Services Assembly, Victor Valentine. We discuss nonprofit infrastructures, especially organizations like the National Human Services Assembly, which provide collective leadership to shape national human service strategies and are critical for the success of the human service sector.

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Donations to Assist Ukraine Relief Efforts

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Donations to Assist Ukraine Relief Efforts

    As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun, concerns grow about current and potential emergency needs of the Ukraine people.

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Duty of Obedience on Charity Boards

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Duty of Obedience on Charity Boards

    This is the third in our series on addressing the three fundamental charity board responsibilities.

  • Tom Bognanno

    Tom Bognanno

    In this week’s episode, our guest is Tom Bognanno, the President & CEO of CHC: Creating Healthier Communities. CHC brings communities, nonprofits, and businesses together around a shared commitment to better health and wellbeing.

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Duty of Care on Charity Boards

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Duty of Care on Charity Boards

    We continue our series on the three fundamental charity board responsibilities. Last week we discussed issues related to the duty of loyalty. This time we would like to focus on the duty of care.

  • Michael Clinton

    Michael Clinton

    In this week’s episode, our guest is Michael Clinton, the author of the bestseller “Roar: into the second half of your life”. We discuss his book and learn about how a person can take meaningful action to lead a purposeful life.

  • Wise Giving Wednesday: Duty of Loyalty on Charity Boards

    Wise Giving Wednesday: Duty of Loyalty on Charity Boards

    Charity governing boards are an essential part of an organization’s oversight practices. Various guidebooks produced by state government regulatory authorities point to three fundamental board responsibilities: