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Tips on Donating to Victims of the Evansville Explosion

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the horrible explosion in Evansville, Indiana on August 10th that killed three people and damaged about 40 homes.

Aug 11, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: When is a Related-Party Transaction a Conflict?

Most charities today have some type of conflict-of-interest policy that helps them identify the existence of charity transactions with a related party such as a staff or board-related firm.

Aug 10, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: School Fundraising

Children will begin returning to school starting in August and continuing into September.

Aug 03, 2022

Helping Flood Victims in Kentucky and Missouri

The recent flooding that has devastated eastern Kentucky and the St. Louis area of Missouri will prompt many to help those in need.

Jul 29, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Websites 101

While we encourage potential donors to access charity reports on BBB’s Give.org to verify charity trustworthiness, the content of a charity’s website is also helpful.

Jul 29, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping During the Heat Wave

Unusually high temperatures and humidity continue to blanket much of the United States.

Jul 20, 2022

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