Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Iowa After the Derecho
As reported in Wise Giving Wednesday over the past several years, natural disasters usually get a media spotlight that help bring attention to the...
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Relief Assistance in Beirut, Lebanon
Last week, the massive explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon resulted in more than 150 deaths, thousands injured and 300,000 homeless.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Reviewing Charity Websites
Our recent work on redesigning the Give.org website has also brought to mind the significant role that a charity’s website can play in helping...
Wise Giving Wednesday: New Features on Give.org Website
As previously announced last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance launched a revised version of its Give.org website. In addition to the new design and...
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Launches Revised Give.org Website
Six years ago, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released a revised design of its Give.org website. We are proud to introduce this new version of Give.org.
Wise Giving Wednesday: International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Government charity regulators from around the world, including the UK, New Zealand, Australia and the United States, are collaborating this week to bring attention...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Fraud Awareness
Charity fraud is an international issue. Government regulators in other nations recognize the importance of not only protecting donors from questionable fundraising practices, but...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Fraud Awareness
As part of our promotion for International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, we posted two advisories this week, one for donors and the other for charities.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Over 50 BBB Accredited National Charities Addressing Coronavirus
Today we gathered a list of over fifty (50) nationally-soliciting charities that are BBB Accredited (i.e., meet all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability)...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Complying with the Law vs. Meeting Standards
Over the years, one of the most frequently asked public inquiries to BBB Wise Giving Alliance is [insert organization name] a legitimate charity? The...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Celebrities & Charities
The Golden Globes. The Grammys. The Oscars. As January and February are the heart of awards season for movie stars and recording artists, we...
Wise Giving Wednesday: New Report on Wounded Warrior Project
Last year, we posted a blog about Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) explaining that, in the face of various public allegations and the departure of...