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Wise Giving Wednesday: Renewing Commitment to Mission in 2026

Start 2026 with renewed purpose. Explore how mission-driven charities—and the people behind them—transform lives every day. Support trusted charities with confidence.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Make Time to Make a Difference in 2026

Article December 31, 2025

Kick off 2026 with purpose. Discover how volunteering your time can boost impact, meaning, and community—starting this Wise Giving Wednesday.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Article December 24, 2025

Celebrate Christmas Eve with Wise Giving Wednesday! Discover how BBB WGA ensures trust in giving and recognize charities that met all 20 BBB Standards...

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Support BBB Wise Giving Alliance This Holiday Season

Article December 17, 2025

This Wise Giving Wednesday, support BBB Wise Giving Alliance and help donors everywhere give with confidence. Your tax-deductible gift powers free charity reports, donor...

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Uniting Through Generosity – A Guide to End-of-Year Giving

Article December 10, 2025

Explore tips for thoughtful year-end giving, tax-smart donations, and how to support trustworthy charities that align with your values in 2025 and beyond.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Fraud Awareness Week and How to Avoid Scams

Article December 3, 2025

Learn how to spot charity scams during Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Get tips to verify organizations, avoid fraud, and give with confidence using Give.org.

Building Trust Interview with Beverley Francis-Gibson of Together Women Rise

Video December 3, 2025

In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Beverley Francis-Gibson, Chief Executive Officer of Together Women Rise.

Giving Tips for GivingTuesday

Article December 1, 2025

GivingTuesday is here—learn how to donate wisely. Discover tips for checking charity trust, tax-exempt status, and BBB charity reports on Give.org.

Wise Giving Wednesday: Most Americans Unaware of Charity Funding Cuts Ahead of GivingTuesday

Article November 26, 2025

With GivingTuesday approaching, many Americans don’t realize charities have faced funding cuts in 2025. Learn tips to give wisely when it matters most.

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BBB’s Give.org Study: Charity Funding Cuts Seen as Harmful, But Awareness Remains Low

Article November 20, 2025

New Give.org report reveals most Americans are unaware of 2025 charity funding cuts, though 65% of those aware view the cuts as harmful.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Updates on Government Settlement Agreements and Actions Against Charities

Article November 19, 2025

Review recent government actions against charities and learn how BBB WGA tracks government actions against charities and what it means for donors.

How Agentic AI Can Empower Nonprofits with Zigment CEO Dikshant Dave

Video November 19, 2025

Discover how Agentic AI helps nonprofits build trust, boost donor engagement, and scale impact—featuring Zigment CEO Dikshant Dave and Give.org.

Wise Giving Wednesday: International Fraud Awareness Week

Article November 12, 2025

Learn charity fraud prevention tips to keep your donations safe during International Fraud Awareness Week.

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