News & Updates

Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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Art Taylor delivers a message to donors to support their favorite charities throughout these difficult times.
Sep 28, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Heart of Giving

It’s easy to take a cynical view that people are inherently focused on their self-interests. However, that view is countered every day by people who make sacrifices to assure the wellbeing of others, often people they don’t know.
Sep 23, 2020
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance launched a new podcast, The Heart of Giving. Listen in on the first episode with Helene Gayle, President and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust.
Sep 22, 2020
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BBB WGA CEO Art Taylor Calls for Greater Board Diversity at Private Foundations

In an article posted to the Forbes website today, BBB WGA’s President & CEO Art Taylor laid out his call to action to America’s Foundation community, seeking increased racial diversity, equity and inclusion on their boards of directors
Sep 18, 2020
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Learn about our new blockchain giving platform, Givesafely.io!
Sep 17, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Name Look-Alikes

A press release issued by the Michigan Attorney General on September 4th reminds us that we sometimes need to be extra careful when considering a charity’s name.
Sep 16, 2020