Wise Giving Wednesday: IRS “Dirty Dozen” List Includes Fake Charity Warning
For a number of years, the Internal Revenue Service has come out with its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams to help people...
News & Updates
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising for Charlottesville Victims
Following the outpouring of public shock and concern over the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, many are seeking to assist the victims of violence directed...
Wise Giving Wednesday: The Military Service Initiative Summit
Today, Bennett Weiner, COO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, is in Dallas, Texas to participate in the Military Service Initiative Summit which is...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Privacy and Security Discussion Will Be Part of June 12th Charity Conference
While I have written previous blogs on the subject of donor privacy, I would like to bring to your attention that our upcoming charity...
Fewer Than One in Four Donors “Highly Trust” Charities Says New Study by BBB’s Give.org
Only 19% of individuals say they highly trust charities, according to a new study by BBB’s Give.org, but 70% rate trust in a charity...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Back to School & Charities
It’s September, and the kids are back in school across the country. And many parents out there know that this also signifies not just...
Wise Giving Wednesday: June 12th Charity Conference Highlights
Those who attended our June 12th conference on “Advancing trust in the Charitable Sector” benefited from the expertise of a variety of experts and...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Accounting Board Proposes Charity Financial Statement Changes
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an independent organization that establishes and improves standards for financial accounting for both for-profit and not-for-profit entities...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Government Regulators & BBB Wise Giving Alliance
In its role as a standards-based charity evaluator, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance shares some common interests with federal and state government regulators of charities.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Giving Tips for Veterans Day
Veterans Day reminds us to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To show respect for this day, many donors will seek...
5 BBB Tips to Ensure Great Giving on #GivingTuesday
Arlington, VA (November 25, 2014) – #GivingTuesday, the National Day of Giving, kicks off the holiday giving season on December 2nd, following Black Friday...
Wise Giving Wednesday: September 11 Fundraising – Lessons Learned
There were many ceremonies and remembrances honoring the 15th anniversary of September 11th which took place this past Sunday. This also brings to mind...