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Wise Giving Wednesday: Planned Giving and the Legacy You Want to Leave

Explore planned giving and how to leave a charitable legacy that reflects your values and supports the causes you care about most.

Wise Giving Wednesday: 11 Lessons from the 9/11 Charitable Response

Article September 9, 2026

Twenty-five years after 9/11, revisit 11 lessons on disaster giving, charity accountability, collaboration, and long-term recovery.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Supporting Wildlife on National Wildlife Day

Article September 2, 2026

Celebrate National Wildlife Day by learning how to support wildlife conservation, protect habitats, and find trustworthy wildlife and environmental charities.

People gathering belongings in a flood-affected area in Nepal

Nepal Flood Relief: How to Give Wisely and Support Trusted Charities

Article August 27, 2026

Looking to support Nepal flood relief? Get tips for donating wisely and find BBB Accredited Charities responding to the devastating floods in Nepal.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Remembering Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Philanthropy

Article August 26, 2026

Remember Dolly Parton’s philanthropy, from children’s literacy to disaster relief, and learn how to honor her legacy by supporting trusted charities.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: A Few Things to Look for in a Charity’s Form 990

Article August 19, 2026

Wondering how to read a charity’s Form 990? Learn what to look for when reviewing its programs, governance, compensation, finances, and more.

Charity Mailing Lists Removal Tips

Article August 14, 2026

Getting too many charity mailings? Learn how to remove your name from mailing lists and take control of the donation requests you receive.

Building Trust Video – One Warm Coat

Video August 13, 2026

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Beth Amodio, President and CEO of One Warm Coat. Read our full...

Spokane Wildfire Relief: How to Give Wisely and Help

Article August 12, 2026

Want to help after the Spokane wildfires? Find trustworthy charities providing Spokane wildfire relief and get tips for donating wisely and avoiding scams.

Hand arranging wooden blocks spelling Gen Z, representing the next generation of charitable donors.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Understanding Gen Z Charitable Giving

Article August 12, 2026

Explore Gen Z charitable giving habits, from social media and crowdfunding to volunteering, and learn what charities can do to engage younger donors.

World map with Colombia marked by crossed coordinate lines.

Colombia Earthquake Relief: How to Donate Wisely and Find Trusted Charities

Article August 11, 2026

Looking to support Colombia earthquake relief? Find trusted charities responding to the disaster and get practical tips for donating wisely.

Illustration of a back-to-school chalkboard with school supplies, representing charitable support for students, teachers, and classrooms during back-to-school season.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Support Students and Teachers This Back-to-School Season

Article August 5, 2026

Looking to support back-to-school charities? Discover ways to help students and teachers, get smart giving tips, and explore BBB Accredited Charities making a difference.

Bennett Weiner, a 2026 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 nonprofit leader

Wise Giving Wednesday: Bennett Weiner Named to the 2026 NPT Power & Influence Top 50

Article July 29, 2026

BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Bennett Weiner joins the 2026 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 for leadership in donor trust, accountability, and innovation.

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