News & Updates

Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Scanning a Charity’s Website

When a donor reviews a charity’s website, what should they seek to find? What elements are important to examine?
Jun 05, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Tornado Fundraising

As reported in the New York Times on May 28, “federal government weather forecasters logged preliminary reports of more than 500 tornadoes in the United States in a 30-day period.”
May 29, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Strengthening Fundraising Appeals

Last week, Luana Lewis, Senior Vice President, Programs and Services, BBB Serving Metropolitan New York and Bennett Weiner, COO, BBB Wise Giving Alliance were honored to speak at a Not-for-Profit Seminar held by Grant Thornton in New York City.
May 15, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating on Mother’s Day

As we approach Mother’s Day this coming Sunday, many mothers will receive flowers, cards, gifts, dinner invitations and other expressions of love from their family members.
May 08, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities and National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a cause that has received increased attention in recent years due to a variety of influences, including but not limited to, recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
May 01, 2019