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Wise Giving Wednesday: Myths and Misperceptions of Charity Salaries

Questions about executive compensation at charitable organizations have been an issue of donor interest almost as long as charities have been soliciting. Unfortunately, there are some donors who believe
Jan 25, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Giving at the Office

Workplace giving campaigns continue to be a significant player in charitable giving, generating several billion dollars annually. A number of years ago this mainly consisted of employees pledging a gift
Jan 17, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: BBB WGA’s “Advancing Collaboration” Wins ASAE Innovation Award

Yesterday, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Foundation announced that the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is one of five awardees of the 2018 Innovation Grants Award Program
Jan 11, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Winter Help for Homeless Shelters

With Artic air dipping into Canada and the United States this first week of 2018, many areas are experiencing sub-zero temperatures. The frigid weather also reminds us of the hardships experienced by th
Jan 03, 2018
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Support BBB Wise Giving Alliance

As 2017 draws to a close, we thank you for your shared interest in charity accountability and hope that your generosity will extend to us as well. Please consider making a donation to support our work
Dec 27, 2017
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Cryptocurrencies for Charities?

Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that started back in 2009, is getting a mountain of attention lately, this is mostly due to its meteoric increase in value, particularly in the past several months. Starting
Dec 20, 2017