News & Updates

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

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Iowa After the Derecho

As reported in Wise Giving Wednesday over the past several years, natural disasters usually get a media spotlight that help bring attention to the needs of the impacted population and the activities of charities engaged in relief efforts.
Aug 19, 2020
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As part of our Building Trust Video series, Art Taylor spoke with Brent Cooper of the Green Beret Foundation about the organization's mission and the impact of the group's programs on active duty and retired special forces.
Aug 18, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Relief Assistance in Beirut, Lebanon

Last week, the massive explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon resulted in more than 150 deaths, thousands injured and 300,000 homeless.
Aug 11, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Reviewing Charity Websites

Our recent work on redesigning the Give.org website has also brought to mind the significant role that a charity’s website can play in helping donors make wise giving decisions.
Aug 05, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: New Features on Give.org Website

As previously announced last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance launched a revised version of its Give.org website. In addition to the new design and focus on multiple users (donors, charities and media)
Jul 29, 2020
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Launches Revised Give.org Website

Six years ago, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released a revised design of its Give.org website. We are proud to introduce this new version of Give.org. The new website reaches out to three separate audiences
Jul 28, 2020