Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., Muscular Dystrophy Association

1. Get the charity’s exact name. With so many charities in existence, mistaken identity is a common problem. Thousands of charities have “cancer” in their name, for example, but no connection with one another. 2. Resist pressure to give on the spot, whether from a telemarketer or door-to-door solicitor. 3. Be wary of heart-wrenching appeals. What matters is what the charity...

Wise Giving Advice on Ukraine Charity Relief In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, concerns grow about the emergency needs of the Ukraine people. Generous donors want to help by supporting charities that are raising funds for assistance. BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips for donors to consider. We certainly encourage generosity...