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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: Gift Acceptance Policies

As reported first by Ronan Farrow in The New Yorker and then by other media sources including the Associated Press, a scandal has emerged at MIT and other universities regarding previous donations...

Sep 11, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Philanthropy Provides Lessons for Effective Dorian Relief

Problems addressed by philanthropy sometimes involve valuable lessons that can be applied to other situations.

Sep 04, 2019

Give.org and BBB Issue Contributor Cautions on Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief

Arlington, VA (August 30, 2019) – As Hurricane Dorian approaches the Florida coast, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) and Better Business Bureau encourage donors to support experienced disaster relief organizations. It’s also important for charity disaster appeals to be clear about what activities their support will fund.”

Aug 30, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping to Address the Amazon Fire

Many donors are motivated to help address the horrible fires that are spreading in the Amazon, an area known for its oxygen supply, biodiversity, and indigenous population.

Aug 28, 2019

Angie Lawry, Colorectal Cancer Alliance

Art Taylor discusses mission, challenges, and accountability with Angie Lawry of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Read our full report on this charity here, http://bit.ly/345E2C4

Aug 27, 2019

Pamela Landwirth, Give Kids the World

Art discusses accountability, challenges, and mission with Pamela Landwirth of Give Kids the World. Read our full report on this organization here, http://bit.ly/33YPAqG

Aug 26, 2019

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