Wise Giving Wednesday: Robocalls for Charity
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Frances Donnelly Wolf, Part 1 
In the first of a two-part conversation, Frances Donnelly Wolf, First Lady of Pennsylvania, joins us for a discussion about her life of service,...
Heart of Giving Podcast, Kevin Washington
Kevin Washington, President and CEO of YMCA of the USA, joins us for a captivating dialogue about his journey with the Y from childhood...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Generosity During the Holidays
As we wrap our presents this holiday season and provide gifts to family members and other loved ones, we also are mindful of another...
Elvia Castro
As the inspiration behind the BBB Give.org Donor Trust Report, Elvia Castro, Manager, Regional Charity Reporting at BBB Wise Giving Alliance, offers must-hear insights...
Al Lenhardt, Part 1
In the first of a two-part discussion, Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt shares how his upbringing and relationship with his mother inspired him to live...
Al Lenhardt, Part 2
Ambassador Alfonso E. Lenhardt joins us for a second-round conversation. Hear Ambassador Lenhardt illustrates for us what it looks like to serve not only...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Fraud-Free Philanthropy
While the spirit of giving is inspiring many of us to contribute, especially in these trying times, donors as well as charities should also...
Bennett Weiner, Part 2
Bennett Weiner, BBB Wise Giving Alliance's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer continues his conversation with us about charity accountability. Tune in to...
Give Safely.io
Elizabeth Mong AKA The CryptoWoman, Board Member, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and Ezra Vazquez - D'Amico, Manager, GiveSafely.io at BBB Wise Giving Alliance joins...
Wise Giving Wednesday: How Many Charities in the U.S.?
The 2019 edition of the Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which is an annual publication of statistics about returns filed, contains a table which...
Wise Giving Wednesday: $300 IRS Tax Deduction
Recently, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service sent a reminder notice about tax deductions for charitable contributions made in 2020. Cash donations of up to...