News & Updates

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Wise Giving Wednesday: New York Man Indicted for Fraudulent Appeals

A man from Staten Island, New York was recently indicted by the New York Attorney General’s office
Jul 06, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: 2021 Giving Figures and 2022 Cautions

The 2022 edition of the Giving USA Report was published on June 27, 2022, by the Giving USA Foundation and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.
Jun 29, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday – Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

As June is designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we thought it would be helpful to dedicate this week’s Wise Giving Wednesday to bring more attention to Alzheimer’s and other diseases and conditions impacting the brain.
Jun 22, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Recognizing Different Donor Experiences

One year ago, Juneteenth became a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.
Jun 15, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: How Do Donors Feel about DEI?

On Monday, June 6th, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Jun 08, 2022
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BBB’s Give.org Study: 2 in 5 people would not donate to a charity that tolerates discrimination

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, 41% say they would not donate to a charity they supported in the past upon learning that the charity’s culture tolerates discrimination against people served.
Jun 06, 2022