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Almost 400 hundred years ago, the famous English poet John Donne said that “no man is an island.” In many ways, the same can be said for charities as well. While each charity carries out its own mission

Each year the U.S. Internal Revenue Service produces a Data Book that provides information and statistics about returns filed, taxes collected and related issues such as data on tax-exempt organizations

Two years ago, when the BBB Wise Giving Alliance was one of the co-signers on The Overhead Myth letter, more than one charity executive approached me with the mistaken impression that we were no longer

A statement used in a charity appeal can be accurate but may still provide a misleading impression to donors. While each appeal aims to make a strong case for support, there are certain phrase

Strong earthquakes are frightening, devastating and immediately pull on our heartstrings. Nepal’s earthquake is no exception. BBB Wise Giving Alliance encourages donors to respond but also be mind

With all the attention given to charities’ use of technology, the internet and social media, you would think that the online environment is the dominant fundraising engine that fuels philanthropy. While

It is hard to believe that Earth Day began half a century ago on April 22, 1970. From its initial small gatherings at colleges, universities and schools, it has grown to a global observance in over 100 countries.

Giving USA, the annual summary of U.S. giving statistics produced by the Indiana University Lily Family School of Philanthropy, just released figures for 2016 giving this week. As reported in the

It is still difficult for many of us to emotionally recover from what happened at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando this past Sunday. So many killed, so many injured and so many families and loved ones lef

There is an old Scottish proverb that says “What may be done at any time will be done at no time.” Life is busy. Things to do. And many of us make our charity contributions during the last q

Last year, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) joined forces with Community Health Charities, a nonprofit representing more than 2,000 health and wellness charities, to promote transparency and high stan

Since 1994, GuideStar has been most known for providing access to the annual federal financial forms filed by charities and other tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, the IRS Form 990. A few weeks

Strong earthquakes are frightening, devastating and immediately pull on our heartstrings. Nepal’s earthquake is no exception. BBB Wise Giving Alliance encourages donors to respond but also be mind

Back in February, BBB Wise Giving Alliance alerted the charitable community about a fake-check overpayment scam. It appears this scam is continuing using different names and affiliations, but the

Recently, there has been much public attention about robocalls. Most everyone is annoyed about these interruptions, which often involve questionable offers for a variety of claimed services and sometimes charitable appeals. The Federal Trade Commission reported it received over 3.7 million complaints in 2018 about robocalls. It is estimated that over 20 billion robocalls are…

There were many ceremonies and remembrances honoring the 15th anniversary of September 11th which took place this past Sunday. This also brings to mind what we experienced 15 years ago. Among other thin

Veterans Day reminds us to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To show respect for this day, many donors will seek to contribute to charities that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans…