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Earthquake Relief Donations for Puerto Rico
Last Tuesday, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico which already was struggling to rebuild after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: When appeals claim a donation can double a charity’s impact
In the past twenty years, the issue of a charity’s impact has received increased attention for a variety of reasons.
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Helen O’Rourke McClary
Helen O’Rourke McClary, who helped establish and grow one of our predecessor organizations, the Philanthropic Advisory Service of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, passed away on October 22, 2015
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Data Privacy Day
January 28, 2016 is Data Privacy Day which commemorates the signing of Convention 108, the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. Although this day has been
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Do People Trust Charities? Study by BBB’s Give.org Uncovers Pitfalls
Public Misconceptions Make Donors Vulnerable and Can Lead to Faulty Giving Decisions
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Wise Giving Wednesday: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These events, which have taken place for several decades, have helped raise funds for numerous charities seeking to address breast cancer in a variety of ways:
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Sexual Harassment and Charities
On Monday, we released the Give.org Donor Trust Special Report: Sexual Harassment and the Charitable Sector.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Diversity in Donor Trust and Giving
The ability of charitable organizations to thrive in the future is closely tied to their ability to understand how rising, and more diverse, generations think about trust, engagement and generosity.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Some Regional Charities Experiencing Giving Shortfalls
During the week of Thanksgiving, the Washington Post released a story explaining that a number of factors are impacting charitable contributions at regional charities…
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Accountability and Terrorist Financing Issues
Last week, I was in Berlin, Germany participating in the Annual Meeting of the International Committee on Fundraising Organizations (ICFO) which is an international association of 18 national charity mo
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Ethical Lessons for Philanthropy from Baseball
Twenty-five years ago, on August 23, 1989, the Commissioner of baseball decided that Cincinnati Reds baseball player Pete Rose would receive a lifetime ban as a result of gambling on the game. It
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities & 2019 Data Privacy Day
This past Monday, January 28th, was Data Privacy Day which has been observed in the U.S. and Canada since 2008
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Breast Cancer Awareness
Before October comes to a close, I wanted to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign to raise awareness for the prevention, treatment and cure of this devastating disease which the American Ca
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day will be observed on Tuesday, January 28th in the U.S. and Canada. The National Cyber Security Alliance, an organization that addresses cybersecurity and privacy education, leads this annual promotion.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief Fundraising
As people return to their homes after Hurricane Harvey, the enormity of the storm’s impact becomes even more evident. As reported, over 40,000 homes were damaged and large numbers of people remain
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Summer Volunteers for Charity
As we enter the summer months, many have thoughts of taking time off by going to a sandy beach, visiting a favorite city or just relaxing at home. But thousands of people seek a more philanthropic
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities, Change and Risk Management
Yesterday, BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s COO, Bennett Weiner, attended the 13th BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium, Visions for Change: Building Better Outcomes, presented by the BBB Foundation of Metropolitan New York
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Golfing “Fore” Charity
For many of us, July 4th brings to mind family outings, community concerts and fireworks which all contribute to make it a fun celebration. In the world of charity fundraising, summer fun for donors is
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Ten Most Popular Reports on BBB’s Give.org
Of the 1,500 fundraising charities with reports on the Give.org website, these ten are the most visited.
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising for Fallen Police Officers
While every community recognizes the vital work of its police and law enforcement officers, the recent tragedies involving the shooting of police has magnified the risks law enforcement faces in carryin




















