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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating Before New Year’s Eve

Tick tock, the donation clock for getting a 2016 tax deduction chimes at midnight on December 31st. The remaining days of the year are usually one of the busiest for charitable gifts. So here are some t
Dec 29, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donations to Help Syrian Refugees

Over a year ago, BBB Wise Giving Alliance distributed a donor advisory about Syrian refugee assistance. It is with deep sadness that a year later, the crisis for Syrian refugees continues to escal
Dec 21, 2016
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Art Taylor interviews Jim Firman, President of the National Council on Aging as part of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series with our accredited seal holder organizations. Read our full report on the National Council on Aging here, https://bit.ly/2OXazD6. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Dec 21, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: ‘Tis the Season

As noted in this week’s Chronicle of Philanthropy, this holiday season is expected to result in significant gains for charities due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, large gifts fr
Dec 15, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Crowdfunding Tips

During the holiday season, as donors seek to assist those in need, some will be drawn to the requests for help appearing on Crowdfunding websites. Donors should keep in mind, however, that not all
Dec 07, 2016
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Art Taylor sits down with Col. Ron Busroe of the Salvation Army National Headquarters. Read our full report on the Salvation Army National Headquarters here, https://bit.ly/2KjWNfc. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Dec 07, 2016