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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Heart of Giving

It’s easy to take a cynical view that people are inherently focused on their self-interests. However, that view is countered every day by people who make sacrifices to assure the wellbeing of others, often people they don’t know.

Sep 23, 2020

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BBB Wise Giving Alliance launched a new podcast, The Heart of Giving. Listen in on the first episode with Helene Gayle, President and CEO of the Chicago Community Trust.

Sep 22, 2020

BBB WGA CEO Art Taylor Calls for Greater Board Diversity at Private Foundations

In an article posted to the Forbes website today, BBB WGA’s President & CEO Art Taylor laid out his call to action to America’s Foundation community, seeking increased racial diversity, equity and inclusion on their boards of directors

Sep 18, 2020

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Learn about our new blockchain giving platform, Givesafely.io!

Sep 17, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity Name Look-Alikes

A press release issued by the Michigan Attorney General on September 4th reminds us that we sometimes need to be extra careful when considering a charity’s name.

Sep 16, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Wildfire Relief for West Coast States

Thousands of acres of land across the West Coast, particularly Southern California, continue to burn and evacuations were ordered for many homes as the flames are vigorously battled by firefighters.

Sep 09, 2020

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