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Wise Giving Wednesday: Bennett Weiner on Charity Trust, AI, and Online Giving

Explore key takeaways from Bennett Weiner’s NonProfit Times Executive Session on charity trust, AI, online giving platforms, scams, privacy, and transparency.

Wise Giving Wednesday: As America Nears 250, Giving USA 2026 Highlights Changing Giving Trends

Article July 1, 2026

Giving USA 2026 reports record charitable giving, but fewer Americans are participating. Explore key charitable giving trends and what they mean for donors and charities.

Terremoto en Venezuela: Cómo Donar Con Confianza y Encontrar Organizaciones Confiables

Article June 26, 2026

Aprende cómo donar responsablemente tras el terremoto en Venezuela y encuentra organizaciones confiables que brindan asistencia urgente.

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

Article June 26, 2026

Learn how to donate wisely to Venezuela earthquake relief and find trusted charities providing urgent assistance to affected communities.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Understanding Charity Compensation

Article June 24, 2026

Learn how charity compensation works, where to find CEO salary details, and why both fair pay and transparency matter to accountable nonprofits.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: What Donors Across Generations Expect from Online Giving Platforms

Article June 17, 2026

Explore what donors across generations expect from online giving platforms, including transparency, accurate charity information, oversight, and charity consent.

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BBB’s Give.org Study: Trust in Giving Platforms Comes With Expectations of Accuracy, Transparency and Charity Consent

Article June 16, 2026

New BBB Give.org study finds donors trust online giving platforms but expect accurate charity information, fee transparency, secure donations and charity consent.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Prepare for Hurricane Season and Giving Wisely After a Storm

Article June 10, 2026

Get practical hurricane season preparedness tips and learn how to make hurricane relief donations to trustworthy charities after a storm.

Strengthening Donor Trust Through Global Charity Accountability

Article June 8, 2026

Learn how charity monitoring leaders from 19 countries are working together to strengthen donor trust and charity accountability worldwide.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Support Trusted Charities Responding to the Ebola Outbreak

Article June 3, 2026

Looking to support Ebola response efforts? Find trusted charities responding to the outbreak and get tips on how to avoid donation scams.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Kars4Kids Ruling Highlights the Need for Clear Charity Appeals

Article May 27, 2026

Learn what the Kars4Kids ruling says about clear charity appeals, with tips for reviewing appeals and keeping fundraising materials truthful.

Man using a smartphone with red warning icons representing online charity impersonation scams and fake donation alerts.

Wise Giving Wednesday: How to Spot Charity Impersonation Scams

Article May 20, 2026

Learn how charity impersonation scams target donors and nonprofits, and get practical tips to verify appeals, avoid fraud, and protect charitable trust.

Building Trust Video Series: Zach Oles with Cross International

Video May 19, 2026

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Zach Oles, President and CEO of Cross International. Read our full report...

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