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Lysa Ratliff
Tune in to this week’s episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast to learn about the importance of equal access to safe play spaces for kids from the CEO of KABOOM!, Lysa Ratliff.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Advice for Small Businesses
Across the U.S, as communities experience the lift of restrictions on businesses, restaurants and public spaces, they are likely to see the resurgence of charity fundraising activities.
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Hilary Pennington, Ford Foundation
In this week’s episode, our guest is one of the most respected philanthropic leaders of our nation, Hilary Pennington, the Executive Vice President of Programs, Ford Foundation. Tune in to learn about the Ford Foundation’s work to create justice, bridge ideological gaps, and rebuild the foundation-grantee relationship.
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Kelly Waters, Virginia Hemophilia Foundation
In this Building Trust Video, we talk with Kelly Waters of the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation, an accredited charity with the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Read more about this organization in our full report here, https://bit.ly/2RQz5Lx
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Cause Marketing Do’s and Don’ts
Cause-related marketing refers to promotions that sell products or services to consumers with the announcement that some of the purchase price will help a specified charity.
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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain for Charities
Learn about how the charity sector is using cryptocurrency and blockchain and also how you can leverage your BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accreditation to sign up for GiveSafely.io, our free blockchain charity donation platform for cash and crypto donations. Learn more here: https://givesafely.io/charities_corner/
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (aka Mental Health Month). The stress, grief and anxiety associated with coping with COVID-19 for over a year are to be expected. A year ago, the pandemic caused nearly 100,000 American deaths which have since climbed to over 575,000.
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Dan Porterfield, Part 2
In this week’s episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we continue the conversation with Dan Porterfield, the President and CEO of The Aspen Institute as he discusses creating theories of change that seek to promote inclusive dialogue, value-based leadership, and action on critical issues through his work at The Aspen Institute.
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Dr Neal Barnard, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
In this latest Building Trust Video, we talk with Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The organization works to save and improve human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Read our full report on the group here, https://bit.ly/2Pzc6nI
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping to Address India’s COVID-19 Crisis
News accounts from the past week noted that India is in the midst of a growing COVID-19 crisis. On Monday, India reported over 350,000 new cases.
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Wise Giving Wednesday – Earth Day 2021
Every April, environmental activists around the world honor our planet through April 22nd Earth Day celebrations and environmental action. Now in its 51st year, Earth Day also inspires environmental supporters to reflect on pressing environmental concerns of our time
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Volunteering
National Volunteer Week takes place from April 18th to the 21st. This provides recognition to all the individuals that help charities and others through their generous donation of time.
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Kelley Bevis
In this week’s episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we hear from Kelley Bevis, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of A Cat’s Life Rescue (ACLR), as she talks about how she juggles her passion for the inspiring work she does with ACLR with her day job as the General Counsel of the BBB Wise…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Giving By Example
One of the principle lessons in charitable fundraising is that donors contribute when they are “asked” either through direct mail, telephone calls, online requests, grant proposals, fundraising events and/or social media.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Government Actions Address Misleading Appeals for Servicemembers and Veterans
On March 25, 2021, the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General announced it is suing a company using the names “Contributing to Combatants” and “Coast 2 Coast (C2C) Marketing” for defrauding Minnesota donors.
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Henry Timms
The President and CEO of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the creator and co-founder of the #GivingTuesday movement, Henry Timms, joins us this week to talk about how giving is a shared value that unites us all. Tune in now!
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Twentieth Anniversary of BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Yesterday, March 23rd, was our 20th anniversary under the name “BBB Wise Giving Alliance.” Our history of charity reporting, however, goes back over a century.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Ambassador Lenhardt Retires from BBB Wise Giving Alliance Governing Board
During the March 2021 meeting of the Board of Directors of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Ambassador Al Lenhardt, a long-time friend and supporter of the accountability mission of this organization, announced that he was stepping down from the Board.
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Andre Hughes
Andre Hughes, Social Entrepreneur, Powered by Action has had an impactful and inspiring career in the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Listen in to discover how he came to start something focused on social good after spending much of his life helping corporations succeed.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Fraud Telefunding Operation Shut Down
On March 4, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with 38 U.S. States and the District of Columbia announced a shutdown of a telefunding operation accused of carrying out deceptive robocalls for charity.