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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey

To assist donors seeking to support earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey, BBB Wise Giving Alliance is providing the following giving tips along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities.
Feb 07, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Experience, Expertise, and Excellence

175 years. That impressive amount of time represents the cumulative number of years the dozen staff members of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance have worked towards our mission
Feb 01, 2023
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In this week's episode, our guest is Denver Frederick, a Certified Professional Executive Coach who works exclusively with leaders in the social sector. He is the host of The Business Giving podcast and the author of the book The Business of Giving, which is every nonprofit leader’s master class for successfully navigating turbulent social and economic times.
Feb 01, 2023
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In this week's episode, we chat with Bob Johansen and Christine V. Bullen about their book, Office Shock. "This book reimagines the office and shows how we can plan for more sustainable ways of working."
Jan 26, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to California Shooting Victims

In the past week, we learned the heartbreaking news that eleven people were killed in a mass shooting that took place at a Monterey Park, California dance studio that was celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Jan 25, 2023
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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, we chat with Maritza Maldonado, Executive Director at Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, an organization that advances the conditions for learning by helping local families meet their basic needs.
Jan 19, 2023