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Advice For People with Michele Evans

Podcast March 27, 2024

We turn the tables. Michele Evans leads a panel that interviews Art Taylor. She is the Founder/CEO of NxtWaves, a selective, premier membership network...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Strengthening Charity Practices

Article March 27, 2024

In this edition of the Wise Giving Wednesday, we explain the methods used to carry out our work to address our mission of promoting...

Wise Giving Wednesday: BBB’s Give.org Hosts Donor Trust & Participation Event

Article March 20, 2024

On March 21, 2024, the standards-based, charity-evaluation group, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org), is hosting a Donor Trust and Participation event at the...

Eric Kessler

Podcast March 13, 2024

Our guest is Eric Kessler, founder of Arabella Advisors. He has been at the forefront of innovation and impact in the philanthropic sector during...

Wise Giving Wednesday: FTC and Ten States Sue Cancer Charity

Article March 13, 2024

On March 11, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission and 10 states (CA, FL, MD, MA, NC, OK, OR, TX, VA, and WI) announced that they...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating Like a Billionaire

Article March 6, 2024

Our thoughts on the impact of generous donations, like the recent one by Ruth Gottesman, on the charitable sector.

Joey Zumaya

Podcast February 28, 2024

In this week's episode, our guest is Joey Zumaya. Joey leads social impact teams and initiatives that include nonprofit engagement, community development, and diversity...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Guidelines for Good Governance

Article February 28, 2024

Give.org provides guidance on charity governance and the importance of a well-run board to ensure integrity and efficiency.

Omari Maynard

Podcast February 22, 2024

This week, our guest is Omari Maynard, an artist, activist, educator, and the founder of ARIAH Foundation. The foundation seeks to support individuals, families,...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Six Questions About Fundraising for Kansas City Shooting Victims

Article February 21, 2024

Give.org urges donors to consider the following six questions about donating in response to the shooting in Kansas City.

Toshi Hoo Part 2

Podcast February 15, 2024

This is part two of our conversation with Toshi Hoo who leads IFTF’s Emerging Media Lab, where he explores the implications of rapidly evolving...

When a “Charity” is Actually a 527 Political Organization

Article February 14, 2024

Tips from Give.org to to help individuals make more informed giving decisions about organizations that have charity-sounding names but are actually political organizations tax...