News & Updates

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

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Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Dr. Helene Gayle

Now more than ever, public health is a top priority. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown all too clearly how social inequity can collide with disease to create a global crisis.
Dec 09, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Alternatives to Cash Donations

As we approach the end of the year, many households may find themselves not being able to donate as much cash as they would like but still wanting to help charities. One survey question featured in our 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report asked respond
Dec 08, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: World AIDS Day

Wednesday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. According to the World Health Organization,
Dec 01, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating on GivingTuesday

Nine years ago, GivingTuesday was started by the New York-based 92Y to foster a generosity movement on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (which falls on November 30th in 2021).
Nov 24, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report

This week BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report: Profiles in Charity Trust and Giving.
Nov 17, 2021
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BBB’s Give.org Study: 1 in 2 African Americans and Hispanics Want to be Solicited by Charities

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, racial minorities express higher desire to be approached by charities than does the general public.
Nov 15, 2021