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Wise Giving Wednesday: Gift Acceptance Policies

As reported first by Ronan Farrow in The New Yorker and then by other media sources including the Associated Press, a scandal has emerged at MIT and other universities regarding previous donations...

Sep 11, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Philanthropy Provides Lessons for Effective Dorian Relief

Problems addressed by philanthropy sometimes involve valuable lessons that can be applied to other situations.

Sep 04, 2019

Give.org and BBB Issue Contributor Cautions on Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief

Arlington, VA (August 30, 2019) – As Hurricane Dorian approaches the Florida coast, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) and Better Business Bureau encourage donors to support experienced disaster relief organizations. It’s also important for charity disaster appeals to be clear about what activities their support will fund.”

Aug 30, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping to Address the Amazon Fire

Many donors are motivated to help address the horrible fires that are spreading in the Amazon, an area known for its oxygen supply, biodiversity, and indigenous population.

Aug 28, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Raising Funds for Schools

As August completes its march into September, children begin returning to school. While parents are currently focused on filling their children’s backpacks with school supplies, many also recognize they will soon be asked to help raise money for class projects, trips and other activities not covered by existing school funding.

Aug 21, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Fraudulent Fundraiser for Military Family Vacations

On July 31, 2019 the FBI announced that a former resident of South Carolina was sent to federal prison for charity fraud involving a military theme.

Aug 14, 2019

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