Sep 15, 2021

One of the fundamental components of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance approach to charity evaluation is being objective.

Sep 14, 2021

In recent years, technological innovation has become an integral aspect of philanthropy. Simple and efficient methods of giving

Sep 8, 2021

As we approach the twentieth anniversary of September 11th this week, everyone who is old enough recalls where they were on that dreadful day

Sep 1, 2021

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, rescue efforts continue to take place in flooded areas of Louisiana and, as reported, over 1 million are without power which could last several weeks.

Aug 30, 2021

On Sunday, Hurricane Ida, with winds of 150 miles per hour, hit Louisiana. This Category 4 storm is one of the strongest to impact this area.

Aug 25, 2021

Whether it’s the devastating flooding that took place in Middle Tennessee, the next tropical disturbance that threatens to become a hurricane or a tornado that quickly destroys a town, disasters usually run through a shared cycle of activity – the three R’s of disasters: Rescue, Relief and Recovery.

Aug 23, 2021

In this week's Heart of Giving Podcast blog, economic empowerment is a primary goal of charitable giving, delivering financial resources to organizations and communities.

Aug 18, 2021

As the desperate situation unfolds in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces, it is difficult not to be moved by images of those seeking to flee and the immediate challenges being faced by Afghanistan citizens.

Aug 16, 2021

This past Saturday morning a 7.2 earthquake devastated Haiti resulting in over 1,000 deaths and a multitude of injuries.

Aug 11, 2021

The Dixie Fire which began on July 13th has become the second largest in California’s history.

Aug 9, 2021

In our first Heart of Giving Podcast blog post, we revisit our fascinating interview with Mesky Brhane, Practice Manager for the Urban, Resilience and Land Global Practice in Africa (East), The World Bank.

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.