Ecuador Earthquake Donation Tips
Arlington, VA – With hundreds killed and thousands injured by the devastating earthquake in Ecuador over the weekend, generous Americans are already seeking ways...
News & Updates
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BBB WGA Issues Report on Clinton Foundation
May 24, 2016 - The BBB Wise Giving Alliance has updated its charity report on the Clinton Foundation (aka Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Dialing for Dollars
From time to time, the majority of us will receive phone calls at home requesting contributions. Although the most common reaction is to hang...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising for Fallen Police Officers
While every community recognizes the vital work of its police and law enforcement officers, the recent tragedies involving the shooting of police has magnified...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Ten Most Popular Reports on BBB’s Give.org
Of the 1,500 fundraising charities with reports on the Give.org website, these ten are the most visited.
Wise Giving Wednesday: Golfing “Fore” Charity
For many of us, July 4th brings to mind family outings, community concerts and fireworks which all contribute to make it a fun celebration....
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities, Change and Risk Management
Yesterday, BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s COO, Bennett Weiner, attended the 13th BBB Charity Effectiveness Symposium, Visions for Change: Building Better Outcomes, presented by the...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Summer Volunteers for Charity
As we enter the summer months, many have thoughts of taking time off by going to a sandy beach, visiting a favorite city or...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief Fundraising
As people return to their homes after Hurricane Harvey, the enormity of the storm’s impact becomes even more evident. As reported, over 40,000 homes...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day will be observed on Tuesday, January 28th in the U.S. and Canada. The National Cyber Security Alliance, an organization that addresses...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Breast Cancer Awareness
Before October comes to a close, I wanted to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign to raise awareness for the prevention, treatment and...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities & 2019 Data Privacy Day
This past Monday, January 28th, was Data Privacy Day which has been observed in the U.S. and Canada since...