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Wise Giving Wednesday: Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

May is mental heath awareness month. For those seeking BBB Accredited Charities that address mental health issues, here are some to consider.

May 03, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: New Colorado Privacy Regulations Take Effect July 1st

A new Colorado Privacy Act takes effect on July 1, 2023 and, unlike other similar legislation in other states, this law has no exception for nonprofits. BBB Wise Giving Alliance already addresses privacy concerns in our standards.

Apr 26, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Decline in Charity Volunteering

Volunteers are a vital part of how charities work and achieve their goals and there's a continuing decline in the numbers of volunteers at charities.

Apr 19, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Online Giving is 12% of Total Fundraising

Online fundraising makes up 12% of total fundraising. Learn more about this interesting trend and what that means for charity fundraising in general.

Apr 12, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Monitoring Worldwide

Watch a video of a conference about ICFO, an international association of charity monitoring organizations, and learn more about their work to strengthen the nonprofit sector.

Apr 05, 2023

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Shooting Victims at Nashville School

For those seeking to help the victims and families of the elementary school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, the BBB offers the following tips to consider.

Mar 29, 2023

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