Wise Giving Wednesday: Matching Gifts and Impact Claims
It can be challenging to provide potential donors with incentives to make a contribution in view of so many competing interests in today’s marketplace.
News & Updates
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Similar Sounding Charity Names
It is common practice for a charity’s name to include the disease, problem or issue that the charity seeks to address.
Wise Giving Wednesday: A Lesson from Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In looking back at the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day we just celebrated on January 16th, I am reminded that we honor Dr....
Wise Giving Wednesday: The Clock is Ticking for Year End Giving
For those U.S. donors seeking to get a 2015 tax deduction for charitable gifts, the clock is ticking. By the time this blog is...
BBB Warns Charities of Fake Check Scam
Arlington, VA – February 1, 2016 – BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is warning charities nationwide to be on the alert for a...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day & Philanthropy
Friday, April 22nd is the 46th Earth Day event which started in 1970. This environmental-focused movement has grown considerably over the years from gatherings...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Contributing to Charities Addressing Coronavirus
When a natural disaster or tragedy occurs, generous donors are quick to assist charities that are providing help. It is not surprising to see...
GiveSafely.io Launches as a Secure Trust-Based Donation Platform for Leading Charities to Incentivize and Interact with New Donors
BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s new donation platform, GiveSafely.io, uses blockchain technology to enable donors to secure their data, contribute to BBB Accredited Charities and...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month which takes place each October brings the public’s attention to this important cause.
BBB Offers Ten Giving Tips for Orlando Tragedy
Arlington, VA – In the wake of the largest mass shooting in U.S. history, the BBB Serving Central Florida and the BBB Wise Giving...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Deducting a Fundraising-Related Purchase
In addition to helping a good cause, one of the motivations for purchasing a ticket to a fundraising event in the U.S. is the...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Recurring Problems in 2018 BBB Charity Evaluations
As we are making holiday giving decisions and the year is drawing to a close, this edition of Wise Giving Wednesday takes a look...