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Mahnaz Javid, Mona Foundation

In this Building Trust video interview, Art speaks with Mahnaz Javid of the Mona Foundation about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges in this time of the pandemic.

Jul 27, 2020

Andrew Rosen, National Ataxia Foundation

As part of our Building Trust Video Series, we spoke with Andrew Rosen of the National Ataxia Foundation about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges. Read our full report on NAF here, https://bit.ly/2C7YWHE

Jul 15, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: Sexual Harassment and Charities

On Monday, we released the Give.org Donor Trust Special Report: Sexual Harassment and the Charitable Sector.

Jul 15, 2020

BBB’s Give.org Study: Nearly 1 in 4 Donors Stop Giving After Learning of Sexual Harassment

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, close to 50% believe sexual harassment is a problem in charity workplaces, and close to 40% of donors who learned about sexual harassment at a specific charity say they no longer contribute to that organization (22%) or reduce their support (17%).

Jul 10, 2020

Wise Giving Wednesday: GiveSafely.io Helps Donors Give to Trusted Charities and Secures Personal Data

As announced in our press release, BBB Wise Giving Alliance launched a new donation platform on July 4th: GiveSafely.io

Jul 08, 2020

Bill Ryerson, Population Media Center

Art Taylor spoke briefly with Bill Ryerson of Population Media Center about the group's mission, goals, collaborations, and challenges. Read our full report on PMC here, http://bit.ly/2SF5Jy7

Jul 06, 2020

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