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10/30/2012

BBB Urges Consumers To Give Wisely In Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy

The Better Business Bureau is urging donors who want to help victims of Hurricane Sandy to check charities out before they give.

03/12/2012

Kony 2012 Video Sends Mixed Message to Young Activists

BBB Wise Giving Alliance tried for six years to get Invisible Children to cooperate in a charity review. Since 2006, BBB has sent 18 letters to the non-profit behind the Kony 2012 video, but has received no response.

02/21/2012

BBB Mobile Giving Foundation is Partnership of Two Leaders

Mobile giving is a critical tool for charities to raise funds when disaster strikes. In order to give donors the most trustworthy option, the Mobile Giving Foundation has joined forces with the BBB Wise Giving Alliance to create the BBB Mobile Giving Foundation.

10/21/2011

Breast Cancer Awareness Also Means Being Alert To Scams, Pink Product Puffery, BBB Advises

The BBB urges consumers to take the time to research the charities seeking their money and to understand claims by marketers of products that purport to benefit breast cancer research.

05/12/2011

BBB Advice on Giving to Storm and Flood Relief Charities

Americans have responded to the devastation wreaked by recent tornadoes and Mississippi floodwaters with generous donations. But even when needs are close to home, givers need to make sure their donations go to legitimate and reputable charities.

03/14/2011

Charities Providing Japan Earthquake Relief

The list below identifies national charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability and are providing assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.

03/11/2011

Want To Help Earthquake Victims In Japan? Check BBB First

The BBB advises donors to check with the BBB before making donations to charities that will provide relief to victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan early today.

01/24/2011

Resolve to Give Back; Five Tips for Volunteering

If you’ve made volunteering part of your New Year’s resolutions, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends taking five steps to make sure your volunteering has a big impact.

12/01/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give Wisely with Advice from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Because of technology and the creativity of charities, there are many different ways that donors can give to a worthy cause. Whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, BBB Wise Giving Alliance reminds donors that how you give is just as important as what you give.

07/09/2010

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Releases Top Reasons Charities Fail to Meet Its Standards

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance released a list of standards that national charities most commonly fail to meet when being evaluated by the Alliance.

06/10/2010

Gulf Oil Spill Recovery: Tips for Donors and Volunteers

In the wake of any disaster, many donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to potential donors and volunteers.

01/14/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.

11/18/2009

Five questions to ask before donating to a charity

BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season.


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