Nov 11, 2020

On Veterans Day we think of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Some donors will choose to honor this day by contributing to charities that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families.

Nov 9, 2020

The importance that donors place on trust before they give to charity has eroded for each of the past three years according to new research from BBB’s Give.org.

Nov 4, 2020

While the U.S. has been focused on the election, nature has reminded us of needs in other parts of the world.

Oct 28, 2020

The wide diversity of charity missions and objectives is one of the charitable sector’s greatest strengths.

Oct 21, 2020

As part of our promotion for International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, we posted two advisories this week, one for donors and the other for charities. The outreach is sponsored by an international group of government regulators, law enforcement agencies, charities and other nonprofits...

Oct 19, 2020

BBB Wise Giving Alliance is participating in International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (October 19-23)

Oct 19, 2020

BBB Wise Giving Alliance is participating in International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (October 19-23)

Oct 14, 2020

Today’s Wise Giving Wednesday post represents the 300th edition of this blog. That’s approximately 80,000 words written over the past six years.

Oct 7, 2020

On October 1st, BBB Wise Giving Alliance held a webinar titled “New Ways of Thinking About Impact” which featured several speakers discussing contemporary interpretations on how best to capture charity impact.

Sep 30, 2020

As our nation continues to battle with COVID-19, many charities are also continuing to struggle with making ends meet.

Sep 23, 2020

It’s easy to take a cynical view that people are inherently focused on their self-interests. However, that view is countered every day by people who make sacrifices to assure the wellbeing of others, often people they don’t know.

Sep 18, 2020

In an article posted to the Forbes website today, BBB WGA’s President & CEO Art Taylor laid out his call to action to America’s Foundation community, seeking increased racial diversity, equity and inclusion on their boards of directors

Sep 16, 2020

A press release issued by the Michigan Attorney General on September 4th reminds us that we sometimes need to be extra careful when considering a charity’s name.

Sep 9, 2020

Thousands of acres of land across the West Coast, particularly Southern California, continue to burn and evacuations were ordered for many homes as the flames are vigorously battled by firefighters.

Sep 2, 2020

During difficult times, it is even more important to look for signals of hope that may help encourage and teach so that we can move forward to better days.

Aug 27, 2020

To help those seeking to make donations for Hurricane Laura relief efforts, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips.

Aug 26, 2020

For many charities, the most important time of year for contributions is approaching: the holiday giving season during the last quarter.

Aug 19, 2020

As reported in Wise Giving Wednesday over the past several years, natural disasters usually get a media spotlight that help bring attention to the needs of the impacted population and the activities of charities engaged in relief efforts.

Aug 11, 2020

Last week, the massive explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon resulted in more than 150 deaths, thousands injured and 300,000 homeless.

Aug 5, 2020

Our recent work on redesigning the Give.org website has also brought to mind the significant role that a charity’s website can play in helping donors make wise giving decisions.