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News & Updates

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

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Brent Cooper, Green Beret Foundation

As part of our Building Trust Video series, Art Taylor spoke with Brent Cooper of the Green Beret Foundation about the organization's mission and the impact of the group's programs on active duty and retired special forces.

Aug 18, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Relief Assistance in Beirut, Lebanon

Last week, the massive explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon resulted in more than 150 deaths, thousands injured and 300,000 homeless.

Aug 11, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Reviewing Charity Websites

Our recent work on redesigning the Give.org website has also brought to mind the significant role that a charity’s website can play in helping donors make wise giving decisions.

Aug 05, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: New Features on Give.org Website

As previously announced last week, BBB Wise Giving Alliance launched a revised version of its Give.org website. In addition to the new design and focus on multiple users (donors, charities and media)

Jul 29, 2020

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Launches Revised Give.org Website

Six years ago, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released a revised design of its Give.org website. We are proud to introduce this new version of Give.org. The new website reaches out to three separate audiences

Jul 28, 2020

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GiveSafely.io Launches as a Secure Trust-Based Donation Platform for Leading Charities to Incentivize and Interact with New Donors

BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s new donation platform, GiveSafely.io, uses blockchain technology to enable donors to secure their data, contribute to BBB Accredited Charities and receive rewards via charity experiences. 80.5% of BBB Accredited charities anticipate that their 2020 revenue will be lower than expected and are searching for new ways to engage Millennials and Generation Z donors

Jul 28, 2020

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