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: Engaging Donors During Difficult Times

During difficult times, it is even more important to look for signals of hope that may help encourage and teach so that we can move forward to better days.
Sep 02, 2020
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Art Taylor chats with Mabel Valdivia of Fonkoze USA about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges. Read our full report on Fonkoze USA here, https://bit.ly/31ArIKN
Aug 27, 2020
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Tips on Donating for Hurricane Laura Relief

To help those seeking to make donations for Hurricane Laura relief efforts, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips.
Aug 27, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday – COVID-19 and U.S. Postal Issues Impacting Charity Fundraising

For many charities, the most important time of year for contributions is approaching: the holiday giving season during the last quarter.
Aug 26, 2020
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Art Taylor speaks with Tim Earley of Make-A-Wish Georgia. They discuss the organization's mission, goals, and challenges in these difficult times. Read more about Make-A-Wish Georgia in our full report here, https://bit.ly/34xoLMX
Aug 25, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Iowa After the Derecho

As reported in Wise Giving Wednesday over the past several years, natural disasters usually get a media spotlight that help bring attention to the needs of the impacted population and the activities of charities engaged in relief efforts.
Aug 19, 2020