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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Importance of Audited Financial Statements

Article May 11, 2022

As a standards-based charity evaluator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance recognizes the value of standards and guidelines in providing a useful reference point and helping...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Assessing New Charities

Article May 4, 2022

One of the strengths of the charitable sector in the United States is the sheer volume of charities. According to the 2020 IRS Data...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Third Month for Ukraine Relief

Article April 27, 2022

On Monday, April 25th, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced the need for $2.25 billion in assistance to...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day 2022

Article April 20, 2022

Fifty-two years ago, Earth Day had its first observance on April 22, 1970.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Concerts Raising Funds for Ukraine Relief and/or Refugees

Article April 13, 2022

Raising charity funds through concerts or musical recordings is older than rock and roll and the cause of Ukraine relief is no exception.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Ukraine Relief Adapts to Changing Circumstances

Article April 6, 2022

War has many unpredictable developments. How long will hostilities last? Which areas will be safe?

Wise Giving Wednesday: And the Oscar Goes to….Cryptocurrency Donations for Ukraine

Article March 30, 2022

During the 94th Academy Awards® that aired Sunday, March 27th, one of the commercial advertisements during the breaks featured a cryptocurrency service company that...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Growing Needs of Ukrainian Refugees

Article March 23, 2022

As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, resulting in more damage and destruction to major cities, a growing number of Ukrainians are leaving...

Wise Giving Wednesday: From Books to Borscht, Retail Sales Helping Ukraine

Article March 16, 2022

It would not be unusual for disasters and tragedies to inspire some retailers to sell products or services with the promise that some of...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Growing Needs in Ukraine

Article March 9, 2022

As the war in Ukraine expands, new challenges emerge as organizations seek to provide relief assistance.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Update on Ukraine Charity Relief

Article March 2, 2022

Last week’s Wise Giving Wednesday, provided tips on donating to assist Ukraine relief efforts.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Donations to Assist Ukraine Relief Efforts

Article February 23, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun, concerns grow about current and potential emergency needs of the Ukraine people.