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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Importance of Audited Financial Statements

As a standards-based charity evaluator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognizes the value of standards and guidelines in providing a useful reference point and helping to encourage good practices.

May 11, 2022

Ukraine Relief - The Salvation Army

As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of the Salvation Army talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.

May 11, 2022

Heart of Giving Podcast, Natalie Jaresko, Former Finance Minister, Ukraine

In this week's episode, we chat with Natalie Jaresko, former Finance Minister in Ukraine, about the outpouring of philanthropic support during the humanitarian crisis that is ongoing.

May 10, 2022

Heart of Giving Podcast - Supporting Our Teachers

In this week's episode, we go back to our archives where we talk to guests who are contributing or have contributed to the education of young people. Through these clips, we demonstrate the power of philanthropy in assisting teachers.

May 04, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Assessing New Charities

One of the strengths of the charitable sector in the United States is the sheer volume of charities. According to the 2020 IRS Data Book (the most current available) during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, there were a total of 1,404,170 organizations that were tax exempt as charities

May 04, 2022

Heart of Giving Podcast, Diana Byer of the NY Theater Ballet

In this week's episode, our guest is Diana Byer, the Founder of the New York Theatre Ballet. Diana talks to us about how she has changed the lives of many at-risk children in New York City through the power of dance. Her LIFT program is the subject of an upcoming film that will soon be premiered at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival.

Apr 29, 2022

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