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Public Calls for More Clarity in Charity Disaster Appeals Says New Survey from BBB’s Give.org

Only 24% of individuals say charity disaster relief appeals are “very clear,” according to new research from BBB’s Give.org.

Jul 17, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Complaints About Charities

The majority of individuals visiting the Give.org website are seeking to access our standards-based evaluative reports on charities

Jul 10, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Summer Giving

The first week of July reminds us that summer is here: rising temperatures, July 4th celebrations, vacations and backyard barbeques. While many us make merry and enjoy the moment, charities continue to help fill unmet needs and address important causes.

Jul 03, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Cause Marketing Cautions

One popular way to raise funds is cause-related marketing: a business sells its product(s) to consumers with the announcement that some of the purchase price will help a specified charity.

Jun 26, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Total U.S. Giving Declined in 2018

Jun 19, 2019

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and Robocalls

Jun 12, 2019

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