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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Relief Assistance in Beirut, Lebanon

Article August 11, 2020

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

Article August 5, 2020

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

Article July 29, 2020

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...

Mahnaz Javid, Mona Foundation

Video July 27, 2020

In this Building Trust video interview, Art speaks with Mahnaz Javid of the Mona Foundation about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges in this...

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Launches Revised Give.org Website

Article July 24, 2020

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

Article July 17, 2020

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

Article July 17, 2020

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: IRS “Dirty Dozen” List Includes Fake Charity Warning

Article July 17, 2020

For a number of years, the Internal Revenue Service has come out with its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams to help people...

Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising for Charlottesville Victims

Article July 17, 2020

Following the outpouring of public shock and concern over the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, many are seeking to assist the victims of violence directed...