News & Updates

Wise Giving Wednesday: IRS Incentives for 2021 Charitable Contributions

Article December 15, 2021

This week the Internal Revenue Service posted an article informing U.S. taxpayers of additional benefits to making charitable donations before the close of 2021.

Donation Tips for Tornado Relief

Article December 13, 2021

The devastating tornadoes that hit Kentucky and five other states over the weekend left a path of destruction and an estimated 100 deaths.

Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Dr. Helene Gayle

Article December 9, 2021

Now more than ever, public health is a top priority. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown all too clearly how social inequity can collide with...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Alternatives to Cash Donations

Article December 8, 2021

As we approach the end of the year, many households may find themselves not being able to donate as much cash as they would...

Nick Tedesco

Podcast December 7, 2021

In this week's episode, we interview Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), about...

Wise Giving Wednesday: World AIDS Day

Article December 1, 2021

Wednesday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. According to the World Health...

Asha Curran

Podcast November 30, 2021

This week, our guest is none other than Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday. We chat with Asha about her expectations for the day and...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating on GivingTuesday

Article November 24, 2021

Nine years ago, GivingTuesday was started by the New York-based 92Y to foster a generosity movement on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (which falls on...

Wise Giving Wednesday: 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report

Article November 17, 2021

This week BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report: Profiles in Charity Trust and Giving.

BBB’s Give.org Study: 1 in 2 African Americans and Hispanics Want to be Solicited by Charities

Article November 15, 2021

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, racial minorities express higher desire to be approached by charities than does the general public.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating in Honor of Veterans Day

Article November 10, 2021

This week, some will honor Veterans Day by donating to charities that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans, military service members...

BBB Wise Giving Alliance 20th Anniversary Part 2

Video November 8, 2021

On October 22nd, 2021, BBB Wise Giving Alliance continued its celebration of our 20th Anniversary taking a look at where we are now. Staff...