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Wise Giving Wednesday – Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

As June is designated as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we thought it would be helpful to dedicate this week’s Wise Giving Wednesday to bring more attention to Alzheimer’s and other diseases and conditions impacting the brain.
Jun 22, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Recognizing Different Donor Experiences

One year ago, Juneteenth became a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.
Jun 15, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: How Do Donors Feel about DEI?

On Monday, June 6th, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Jun 08, 2022
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BBB’s Give.org Study: 2 in 5 people would not donate to a charity that tolerates discrimination

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, 41% say they would not donate to a charity they supported in the past upon learning that the charity’s culture tolerates discrimination against people served.
Jun 06, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Ransomware Demands Acts of Charity

Most everyone has heard about ransomware attacks where a scammer uses encryption software to lock computers and data and then demand payment via cryptocurrency or other means before they release the data.
Jun 01, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Victims of Mass Shootings at Buffalo Supermarket and at Uvalde, Texas Elementary School

Last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance shared giving tips for those seeking to help the families of those killed or injured in the May 14th Buffalo supermarket shooting.
May 25, 2022