News & Updates

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

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Roger Craver and Karen E. Osborne Join BBB Wise Giving Alliance Board

BBB Wise Giving Alliance, the standards-based charity evaluator, has added two prominent individuals to its Board of Directors: Roger Craver and Karen. E. Osborne.
Jan 14, 2022
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Military and Veterans Charities

To help contributors make wise giving decisions about charities that address needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following advice.
Jan 14, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Does the Do Not Call Registry Apply to Charities?

Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its Biennial Report to Congress on the National Do Not Call Registry.
Jan 12, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Honor Betty White by Supporting Animal Charities

We were saddened to learn that Betty White, one of the most beloved celebrities, passed away just weeks before her 100th birthday.
Jan 05, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Last Minute Donations for 2021

As the year draws to a close, we thought it would be helpful to point out some end of year donation issues that might help you make last minute giving decisions.
Dec 29, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Super Typhoon Rai Relief

News accounts report that over 375 lost their lives and hundreds were injured when Super Typhoon Rai (also known by the name Odette) hit the Philippines last week.
Dec 22, 2021