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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donations to Help Syrian Refugees

Over a year ago, BBB Wise Giving Alliance distributed a donor advisory about Syrian refugee assistance. It is with deep sadness that a year later, the crisis for Syrian refugees continues to escal
Dec 21, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: ‘Tis the Season

As noted in this week’s Chronicle of Philanthropy, this holiday season is expected to result in significant gains for charities due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, large gifts fr
Dec 15, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Crowdfunding Tips

During the holiday season, as donors seek to assist those in need, some will be drawn to the requests for help appearing on Crowdfunding websites. Donors should keep in mind, however, that not all
Dec 07, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: BBB WGA #GivingTuesday Activities

Yesterday, November 29th, was #Giving Tuesday, the designated day for making donations to charity. For the past four years, BBB Wise Giving Alliance has participated in helping to promote wise giving on
Nov 30, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: November 29th is #GivingTuesday

For the fifth year, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States has been designated as #GivingTuesday, the day to make donations to charity. Started by the New York-based organization
Nov 23, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Fundraising’s Most Important 45 Days

With 45 days to go before 2016 ends, most charities in America are working hard to make fundraising goals and encourage greater giving during the most active time for charity donations. Some organ
Nov 16, 2016