News and Updates

News & Updates

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

View All Articles Videos

New Study: Americans Misinformed Before Donating to Charities

Arlington, VA – October 28, 2014 – New data on how Americans donate to charities pinpoints a lack of donor understanding and the need for simple tools to help donors give wisely. The study reveal

Oct 28, 2014

Charities Urged to Crush Overhead Myth and Take Actions Toward an Overhead Solution

Washington, DC – October 21, 2014 – As Americans donate generously this holiday season, the three CEOs of the leading information sources on nonprofits – GuideStar, Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving

Oct 21, 2014

BBB Warns About Ebola Scams and Schemes

Arlington, VA – Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a variety of Ebola-related scams and problematic fundraisers that have emerged recently. BBB Wise Giving Alliance is working with

Oct 16, 2014

Ethical Lessons for Philanthropy from Baseball

Twenty-five years ago, on August 23, 1989, the Commissioner of baseball decided that Cincinnati Reds baseball player Pete Rose would receive a lifetime ban as a result of gambling on the game. It

Aug 27, 2014

Lessons Learned from NY Settlement with Fundraisers and Veterans Org

Following Accountability Standards Could Have PreventedDisabled Veterans National Foundation Problems Statement from Art Taylor, President & CEO, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) with regard

Aug 06, 2014

Welcome to the New Give.org

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) is proud to launch the new version of its Give.org website. Although our main audience continues to be the donating public, we have expanded our

Jul 09, 2014

First Previous

FOR DONORS Alphabetical List of Charities Giving Guidance & Tips Wise Giving Guide Donor Trust Report Inquire or File a Complaint BBB ScamTracker

FOR Charities Our Accreditation Process BBB Charity Standards Enroll Your Charity About the Charity Seal Advancing Collaboration

NEWS AND UPDATES Latest News Video Library Newsletter Signup

ABOUT US Our Mission Board & Staff Financials Contact Us For Media

Stay Informed. Join Our Mailing List

This site is protected by reCAPTHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply

BBB Wise Giving Alliance provides charity reports, which help donors review charities and find a trustworthy charity to support. We also conduct charity assessments to help charities improve their practices and demonstrate trust.