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Art Taylor Skyped with Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund to talk about the organization's mission, challenges, and goals. Read our full report on AICF here, https://bit.ly/35gdFKt
Apr 29, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day is 50 Years Old Today

It is hard to believe that Earth Day began half a century ago on April 22, 1970. From its initial small gatherings at colleges, universities and schools, it has grown to a global observance in over 100 countries.
Apr 22, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donors Helping Small Businesses

The study BBB Wise Giving Alliance released last week (Give.org Special Report: COVID-19 and the Charitable Sector) provided results of two surveys: a survey of more than 1,000 adults in the U.S., and another directed at 118 BBB Accredited Charities (i.e., charities that met all BBB Charity Standards).
Apr 15, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Will Young Donors Give More to Struggling Charities in 2020?

Yesterday, we announced the release of the Give.org Special Report: COVID-19 and the Charitable Sector. The report provides the results of a survey of 118 BBB Accredited Charities and more than 1,000 adults in the United States, exploring what charities and donors expect to be the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on the charitable sector.
Apr 08, 2020
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Hope for charities as 30% intend to give more in 2020, says new survey from BBB’s Give.org

According to a recent survey, 80% of charities anticipate their 2020 revenue will be lower than expected, and most charities (89.4%) are concerned about maintaining a financially stable organization in 2020. But there is cause for hope, because 30% of individuals say they intend to give more in 2020, according to new research from BBB’s Give.org.​
Apr 07, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Building the New Normal

Pratichi Shah currently serves on the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Board of Directors. She produced this advisory to provide assistance to charities dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 01, 2020