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Wise Giving Wednesday: Charity as a “Going Concern”

In the business world, there is a concept in accounting that is called “going concern” which assumes that a business entity will continue to exist in the future. This same concept applies to not-for-pro

Jan 11, 2017

Wise Giving Wednesday: A New Year and New Giving Opportunities

As we begin the new year, many of us make resolutions to make improvements both to help our own lives as well as our loved ones. We might also take this time to recognize the opportunity to help improve

Jan 04, 2017

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating Before New Year’s Eve

Tick tock, the donation clock for getting a 2016 tax deduction chimes at midnight on December 31st. The remaining days of the year are usually one of the busiest for charitable gifts. So here are some t

Dec 29, 2016

Wise Giving Wednesday: Donations to Help Syrian Refugees

Over a year ago, BBB Wise Giving Alliance distributed a donor advisory about Syrian refugee assistance. It is with deep sadness that a year later, the crisis for Syrian refugees continues to escal

Dec 21, 2016

Jim Firman, National Council on Aging

Art Taylor interviews Jim Firman, President of the National Council on Aging as part of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series with our accredited seal holder organizations. Read our full report on the National Council on Aging here, https://bit.ly/2OXazD6. For information on the most...

Dec 21, 2016

Wise Giving Wednesday: ‘Tis the Season

As noted in this week’s Chronicle of Philanthropy, this holiday season is expected to result in significant gains for charities due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, large gifts fr

Dec 15, 2016

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