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Helping Texas and Other Areas Experiencing Winter Weather and Power Outages

Article February 18, 2021

As Texas and other parts of the country have been hit with snow and bitterly cold weather, millions have lost power, heat and/or water....

Wise Giving Wednesday: First Estimate of 2020 Giving

Article February 17, 2021

One year ago, on 2/12/2020, Wise Giving Wednesday first mentioned contributing to charities addressing Coronavirus. Although, at that time, the focus was on helping...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Be a Charity Valentine

Article February 10, 2021

As Valentine’s Day approaches, most of us will think of how to demonstrate our affection for loved ones. While we wish a happy Valentine’s...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Raising Funds In Outer Space and Back On Earth

Article February 3, 2021

In the midst of a pandemic, charities are looking for alternatives to in-person fundraising events to help bring in new donor dollars and/or draw...

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Poll Shows Donors Concerned About Data Privacy

Article January 28, 2021

In recognition of Data Privacy Day, a BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) poll asked over 2,000 Americans about data privacy and donations.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Removing Your Name from Charity Mailing Lists

Article January 27, 2021

The vast majority of people contacting us or visiting the Give.org website are seeking out charity reports to make more informed giving decisions. From...

Wise Giving Wednesday: 2021 Giving

Article January 20, 2021

As 2021 is now in its third week, many of us continue to work towards making new plans and resolutions into a reality.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Healing Heroes Network Reaches Settlement with 11 States

Article January 13, 2021

A Florida-based veterans charity, Healing Heroes Network, and its former directors reached a settlement yesterday with eleven states (CA, FL, IL, MA, MD, MN,...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Robocalls for Charity

Article January 6, 2021

Few people enjoy receiving telemarketing calls. No matter what is being offered, they can interrupt and become especially annoying if they become frequent.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Generosity During the Holidays

Article December 23, 2020

As we wrap our presents this holiday season and provide gifts to family members and other loved ones, we also are mindful of another...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Fraud-Free Philanthropy

Article December 16, 2020

While the spirit of giving is inspiring many of us to contribute, especially in these trying times, donors as well as charities should also...

Wise Giving Wednesday: How Many Charities in the U.S.?

Article December 9, 2020

The 2019 edition of the Internal Revenue Service Data Book, which is an annual publication of statistics about returns filed, contains a table which...