Aug 4, 2021

It’s common practice for charities to invite prominent business executives and community leaders to serve on their governing boards.

Jul 28, 2021

On July 20, 1969, 52 years ago, with the help of Apollo 11 and the Eagle Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong placed a footprint on the surface of the moon.

Jul 21, 2021

On June 25, 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Massachusetts announced that a woman was sentenced to six years in prison and to pay restitution for two fraud and embezzlement schemes that resulted in a $1.4 million theft form two nonprofit organizations.

Jul 14, 2021

Giving in 2020 grew to a record total of $471.4 billion as reported in the Giving USA Report

Jul 14, 2021

For most publicly-soliciting charities, three words they hope to never hear are “conflict of interest.”

Jun 30, 2021

One of the key findings in the survey results in Give.org Special Report: Charity Impact is that people gave higher importance to long-term results, depth of programs, and the overall accomplishments and capacity of the organization.

Jun 25, 2021

As the tragedy of the Surfside, Florida building collapse unfolds, many will seek to help victims and their families. BBB Wise Giving Alliance provides the following advice to help make wise contribution decisions.

Jun 24, 2021

When it comes to the term “charity impact,” it turns out different generations may respond to different messages.

Jun 18, 2021

As making Juneteenth (June 19th) a federal holiday was just established as law by the U.S. Congress and President, many people may wish to honor this commemoration of the end of slavery.

Jun 16, 2021

In our day-to-day interactions with charities, many of us hear about the importance of informing supporters about charity impact.

Jun 9, 2021

Almost half of adult Americans are unclear about what “charity impact” means according to new survey research released today by BBB’s Give.org, the standards-based charity evaluation group.

Jun 2, 2021

Pride Month takes place in June as communities across the country engage in a variety of activities and events to recognize the contributions and impact of LGBTQ+ individuals and the freedom to live with equality.

May 26, 2021

Across the U.S, as communities experience the lift of restrictions on businesses, restaurants and public spaces, they are likely to see the resurgence of charity fundraising activities.

May 19, 2021

Across the U.S, as communities experience the lift of restrictions on businesses, restaurants and public spaces, they are likely to see the resurgence of charity fundraising activities.

May 12, 2021

Cause-related marketing refers to promotions that sell products or services to consumers with the announcement that some of the purchase price will help a specified charity.

May 5, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month (aka Mental Health Month). The stress, grief and anxiety associated with coping with COVID-19 for over a year are to be expected. A year ago, the pandemic caused nearly 100,000 American deaths which have since climbed to over 575,000.

Apr 28, 2021

News accounts from the past week noted that India is in the midst of a growing COVID-19 crisis. On Monday, India reported over 350,000 new cases.

Apr 21, 2021

Every April, environmental activists around the world honor our planet through April 22nd Earth Day celebrations and environmental action. Now in its 51st year, Earth Day also inspires environmental supporters to reflect on pressing environmental concerns of our time

Apr 14, 2021

National Volunteer Week takes place from April 18th to the 21st. This provides recognition to all the individuals that help charities and others through their generous donation of time.

Apr 7, 2021

One of the principle lessons in charitable fundraising is that donors contribute when they are “asked” either through direct mail, telephone calls, online requests, grant proposals, fundraising events and/or social media.