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.

Jun 19, 2019

Jun 12, 2019

Jun 5, 2019

When a donor reviews a charity’s website, what should they seek to find? What elements are important to examine?

May 29, 2019

As reported in the New York Times on May 28, “federal government weather forecasters logged preliminary reports of more than 500 tornadoes in the United States in a 30-day period.”

May 22, 2019

May 15, 2019

Last week, Luana Lewis, Senior Vice President, Programs and Services, BBB Serving Metropolitan New York and Bennett Weiner, COO, BBB Wise Giving Alliance were honored to speak at a Not-for-Profit Seminar held by Grant Thornton in New York City.

May 8, 2019

As we approach Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, many mothers will receive flowers, cards, gifts, dinner invitations and other expressions of love from their family members.

May 1, 2019

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a cause that has received increased attention in recent years due to a variety of influences, including but not limited to, recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Apr 24, 2019

The terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday at three churches and three hotels, with over 300 deaths and hundreds more wounded, is an unspeakable horror.

Apr 16, 2019

Across the globe, people are in shock over the fire that severely damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Apr 10, 2019

In the closing days for filing U.S. income tax returns by April 15th, we are reminded of the Wise Giving Wednesday blog from last year that raised potential concerns about how U.S. tax law changes could impact giving.

Apr 3, 2019

On March 28, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with the Attorneys General in Florida and Missouri announced settlements with two charities that were accused of distributing misleading appeals.

Mar 26, 2019

As we enter the spring months and perhaps develop the courage to clean our closets and consider making in-kind donations to charities