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Wise Giving Wednesday: Veterans Organizations

On Veterans Day, our thoughts turn to veterans and military service members, especially those in need of assistance. Charities devoted to the various needs of veterans and their families deserve o

Nov 11, 2015

Helen O’Rourke McClary

Helen O’Rourke McClary, who helped establish and grow one of our predecessor organizations, the Philanthropic Advisory Service of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, passed away on October 22, 2015

Nov 05, 2015

Wise Giving Wednesday: Board Oversight & Planning

One of most important stewardship responsibilities of a charity’s board of directors is carrying out its planning functions. As mentioned in a previous Wise Giving Wednesday blog post, part of that plan

Nov 04, 2015

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charities & Cybersecurity

There are two types of nonprofit organizations: those that have been hacked, and those who don’t know they have been hacked. This memorable point was raised earlier in October, by a panelist durin

Oct 28, 2015

Hurricane Patricia Donation Tips

In anticipation of Hurricane Patricia that is expected to hit the Pacific coast of Mexico, BBB Wise Giving Alliance urges donors to consider the following tips so they might avoid questionable appeals o

Oct 23, 2015

Wise Giving Wednesday – Building Trust Part 14 - Charity Budgeting

“A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” This priceless quote from the late Yogi Berra, the witty, retired baseball professional who passed away on September 22, 2015, reminds us of the financial n

Oct 15, 2015

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