Wise Giving Wednesday: Philanthropy Provides Lessons for Effective Dorian Relief
Problems addressed by philanthropy sometimes involve valuable lessons that can be applied to other situations.
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Tips on Giving to Organizations Raising Funds for Immigration Issues
In response to public concerns about immigrant children and adults being detained in compounds near the Mexico/Texas border or transported to other locations, many...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Accountability Anniversary
Next month (March 23rd), will be the 19th anniversary of operating under the name “BBB Wise Giving...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Phishing Scam Mimics BBB Complaint
Cybersecurity is a concern for everyone in philanthropy. And, the Better Business Bureau name, like other well-known entities, is not immune to being abused...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Philanthropy Experts & Leaders Gather in Cape Coral
Guest Blog by Michael Chatman, President & CEO, Cape Coral Community Foundation BBB Wise Giving Alliance President & CEO Art Taylor and Cape Coral...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Online Giving Platforms
This month the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued guidance about online giving portals. As described, these portals provide a list of charities that potential...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Concerts in Summer
As summer officially begins in a couple of weeks, I am reminded that this is the time of year when many people attend concerts,...
Wise Giving Wednesday – Collaboration
Almost 400 hundred years ago, the famous English poet John Donne said that “no man is an island.” In many ways, the same can...
Wise Giving Wednesday: How Many U.S. Charities Are There?
Each year the U.S. Internal Revenue Service produces a Data Book that provides information and statistics about returns filed, taxes collected and related issues...
Wise Giving Wednesday – Building Trust Part 11
Two years ago, when the BBB Wise Giving Alliance was one of the co-signers on The Overhead Myth letter, more than one charity executive...
Wise Giving Wednesday: 100% Claims in Charity Appeals
A statement used in a charity appeal can be accurate but may still provide a misleading impression to donors. While each appeal aims to...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Nepal Disaster Relief, Crowdfunding and Social Media
Strong earthquakes are frightening, devastating and immediately pull on our heartstrings. Nepal’s earthquake is no exception. BBB Wise Giving Alliance encourages donors to respond...