News & Updates

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

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In this week's episode, our guest Hannah Allen talks about the significant work she is doing as the Chief Program Officer of the E3 Alliance which is a collaborative of businesses, government, and nonprofits all working together to eradicate sex trafficking in San Diego.
Nov 02, 2021
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and in this episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we talk all things cybersecurity with Matthew Eshleman, Chief Technology Officer at Community IT.
Oct 26, 2021
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In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, our guest, Karen Osborne, talks about her career as a development professional, educator, and author, lessons learned in the course of her job, and much more!
Oct 19, 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
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Saleem Zaru, Executive Director of the United Palestinian Appeal. This organization works to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians, particularly those in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and refugee camps throughout the Middle East, and to contribute to the long-term socio-economic and cultural development of Palestinian society. Read our full report here, https://bit.ly/3ADM43Z
Oct 13, 2021