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Building Trust Video Series: Bridget Kesner, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Bridget Kesner, Director of Philanthropy for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin. This organization works to be a home away from home for families seeking medical care for seriously ill or injured children at partner...

Jun 09, 2022

Heart of Giving Podcast: Elvia Castro and our Donor Trust Report

In this week's episode, we chat with our very own Elvia Castro about the latest Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This report explores whether donors value DEI in charities, whether DEI is a meaningful consideration in the giving process, and how different...

Jun 08, 2022

Building Trust Series: Laura Baerwolf, Mona Foundation

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Laura Baerwolf, Chief Operating Officer of the Mona Foundation. This organization works to support grassroots educational initiatives that provide education to all children, increase opportunities for women and girls and emphasize service to...

Jun 08, 2022

Wise Giving Wednesday: How Do Donors Feel about DEI?

On Monday, June 6th, BBB Wise Giving Alliance released the Give.org Special Donor Trust Report: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Jun 08, 2022

BBB’s Give.org Study: 2 in 5 people would not donate to a charity that tolerates discrimination

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, 41% say they would not donate to a charity they supported in the past upon learning that the charity’s culture tolerates discrimination against people served.

Jun 06, 2022

Building Trust Series: Equality Florida

In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Brandon Wolf, Press Secretary of Equality Florida. This organization works to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, race/ethnicity, national origin, and socioeconomic status. Read our full...

Jun 02, 2022

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