News & Updates

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

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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
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating in Honor of Veterans Day

This week, some will honor Veterans Day by donating to charities that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families.
Nov 10, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Cybersecurity for Charities

Cybersecurity is a growing issue of concern for charities as they are not immune to the same type of challenges faced by businesses.
Nov 03, 2021
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Advisory for Donors on Charity Fraud: International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) is pleased to be an official sponsor of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week which takes place this year from October 18-22.
Oct 18, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Top Five Reasons Charities Don’t Meet Standards

Of the charities that provide requested information, the majority (73%) are able to meet all 20 BBB Charity Standards.
Oct 13, 2021