Oct 23, 2019

Government charity regulators from around the world, including the UK, New Zealand, Australia and the United States, are collaborating this week to bring attention to charity fraud.

Oct 16, 2019

A quote attributed to the late, great American actor, Spencer Tracy, provides a reminder of the importance of managing finances: “There were times my pants were so thin I could sit on a dime and tell you if it was heads or tails.”

Oct 9, 2019

If you received an email that appeared to be from the CEO of your organization asking if you were at your desk, would you respond?

Oct 2, 2019

Breast Cancer Awareness Month which takes place each October brings the public’s attention to this important cause.

Sep 25, 2019

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is one of the top leading causes of death in the United States and was responsible for about 47,000 deaths in 2017.

Sep 18, 2019

Signals of Trust for Charities - If you were to meet an individual for the first time, what signals would help you determine if you should trust them? There are many potential influences, including what they say, their expression, tone of voice, and body language.

Sep 11, 2019

As reported first by Ronan Farrow in The New Yorker and then by other media sources including the Associated Press, a scandal has emerged at MIT and other universities regarding previous donations...

Sep 4, 2019

Problems addressed by philanthropy sometimes involve valuable lessons that can be applied to other situations.

Aug 30, 2019

Arlington, VA (August 30, 2019) – As Hurricane Dorian approaches the Florida coast, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) and Better Business Bureau encourage donors to support experienced disaster relief organizations. It’s also important for charity disaster appeals to be clear about what activities their support will fund.”

Aug 28, 2019

Many donors are motivated to help address the horrible fires that are spreading in the Amazon, an area known for its oxygen supply, biodiversity, and indigenous population.

Aug 21, 2019

As August completes its march into September, children begin returning to school. While parents are currently focused on filling their children’s backpacks with school supplies, many also recognize they will soon be asked to help raise money for class projects, trips and other activities not covered by existing school funding.

Aug 14, 2019

On July 31, 2019 the FBI announced that a former resident of South Carolina was sent to federal prison for charity fraud involving a military theme.

Aug 7, 2019

BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) and Global Impact, a leader in growing global philanthropy, will work together to promote transparency and high standards of conduct among U.S. charities working internationally.​

Aug 5, 2019

The mass shootings that took place in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio this past weekend are nightmare tragedies that bring us to tears but also motivate many of us to help the victims and their families.

Jul 31, 2019

As an additional follow up to the release of the special Give.org Donor Trust Report: Disaster Relief Donor Expectations, this blog will focus on the crowdfunding questions asked in this survey.

Jul 24, 2019

Last week, our blog announced the release of the special Give.org Donor Trust Report: Disaster Relief Donor Expectations.

Jul 17, 2019

Only 24% of individuals say charity disaster relief appeals are “very clear,” according to new research from BBB’s Give.org.

Jul 10, 2019

The majority of individuals visiting the Give.org website are seeking to access our standards-based evaluative reports on charities

Jul 3, 2019

The first week of July reminds us that summer is here: rising temperatures, July 4th celebrations, vacations and backyard barbeques. While many us make merry and enjoy the moment, charities continue to help fill unmet needs and address important causes.

Jun 26, 2019

One popular way to raise funds is cause-related marketing: a business sells its product(s) to consumers with the announcement that some of the purchase price will help a specified charity.