Apr 20, 2022

Fifty-two years ago, Earth Day had its first observance on April 22, 1970.

Apr 13, 2022

Raising charity funds through concerts or musical recordings is older than rock and roll and the cause of Ukraine relief is no exception.

Apr 6, 2022

War has many unpredictable developments. How long will hostilities last? Which areas will be safe?

Mar 30, 2022

During the 94th Academy Awards® that aired Sunday, March 27th, one of the commercial advertisements during the breaks featured a cryptocurrency service company that provided viewers a web address or QR code link to make a cryptocurrency donation to the International Red Cross for their relief efforts in Ukraine.

Mar 23, 2022

As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, resulting in more damage and destruction to major cities, a growing number of Ukrainians are leaving to neighboring countries.

Mar 16, 2022

It would not be unusual for disasters and tragedies to inspire some retailers to sell products or services with the promise that some of the sales will benefit a relief assistance charity.

Mar 9, 2022

As the war in Ukraine expands, new challenges emerge as organizations seek to provide relief assistance.

Mar 2, 2022

Last week’s Wise Giving Wednesday, provided tips on donating to assist Ukraine relief efforts.

Feb 23, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun, concerns grow about current and potential emergency needs of the Ukraine people.

Feb 16, 2022

This is the third in our series on addressing the three fundamental charity board responsibilities.

Feb 9, 2022

We continue our series on the three fundamental charity board responsibilities. Last week we discussed issues related to the duty of loyalty. This time we would like to focus on the duty of care.

Feb 2, 2022

Charity governing boards are an essential part of an organization’s oversight practices. Various guidebooks produced by state government regulatory authorities point to three fundamental board responsibilities:

Jan 27, 2022

Though charitable causes drive social change, their success depends on the support of numerous stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, board members, and employees.

Jan 26, 2022

Recent news reports about the bravery of fallen firefighters and the shooting of police when addressing domestic incidents brings attention and sympathy to these public servants.

Jan 26, 2022

One of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability (Standard 3) calls for charity governing boards to meet no less than three times per year with a majority in attendance on average at those meetings.

Jan 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed how social and economic disparities can have urgent consequences, leaving those with fewer resources dangerously vulnerable.

Jan 14, 2022

BBB Wise Giving Alliance, the standards-based charity evaluator, has added two prominent individuals to its Board of Directors: Roger Craver and Karen. E. Osborne.

Jan 14, 2022

To help contributors make wise giving decisions about charities that address needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following advice.

Jan 12, 2022

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its Biennial Report to Congress on the National Do Not Call Registry.

Jan 5, 2022

We were saddened to learn that Betty White, one of the most beloved celebrities, passed away just weeks before her 100th birthday.