Wise Giving Wednesday – Crowdfunding & Philanthropy
The crowdfunding concept got its start over 15 years ago as a means to collect small gifts from a large group of people to...
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Consejos Para Donar con Confianza en Tiempos de COVID-19
El COVID-19 está afectando a todos los sectores de la sociedad, incluyendo a las poblaciones más vulnerable y las organizaciones caritativas.
Wise Giving Wednesday: New Power
As one of the founders of the annual GivingTuesday charity contribution campaign, Henry Timms is viewed as one of the nonprofit sector’s big thinkers....
Lessons Learned from NY Settlement with Fundraisers and Veterans Org
Following Accountability Standards Could Have PreventedDisabled Veterans National Foundation Problems Statement from Art Taylor, President & CEO, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) with...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating During a Pandemic
As coronavirus continues to impact our daily lives, donors may want to consider helping well run charities that are already experiencing financial challenges. This...
Wise Giving Wednesday – Donor Engagement
While most charities keep good records of the cumulative value of a donor’s gifts, a growing number of charities are recognizing the added value...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Child Sponsorship Charities
Charities offering child sponsorship have been successfully soliciting the public for decades. Usually, potential donors are asked to contribute a monthly amount to assist...
Wise Giving Wednesday – Building Trust Part 13
When people are asked about a charity’s “transparency,” the most likely response is whether the charity makes its financial statements available. Although BBB WGA...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Charitable Weddings
With the start of spring and warmer weather also comes thoughts of weddings and other planned happy events. As reported in the Sydney Morning...
Consejos Para Donar a Organizaciones Que Recaudan Fondos Para Asuntos de Inmigración
En respuesta a las preocupaciones públicas sobre niños y adultos inmigrantes detenidos en complejos cerca de la frontera de México/Texas o transportados a otros...
BBB’s Give.org Study: Nearly 1 in 4 Donors Stop Giving After Learning of Sexual Harassment
According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, close to 50% believe sexual harassment is a problem in charity workplaces, and close to 40% of...
Wise Giving Wednesday: Crowdfunding Tips
During the holiday season, as donors seek to assist those in need, some will be drawn to the requests for help appearing on Crowdfunding websites.