BBB Wise Giving Alliance

During the Season of Giving Cons are on the Take

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT

As scammers seek to exploit holiday generosity, Better Business Bureau urges consumers to protect well-intentioned donations.

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

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

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.

MT AG Releases 4th Annual Report on Charitable Purposes of Montana’s Hospitals

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Tips for Giving to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Japan

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

As we learn more about the that hit Japan on Friday, the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.

Resolve to Give Back; Five Tips for Volunteering

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

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.

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Donating to a Charity

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

More than ever, charities need the support of donors to help those who are struggling. Wise Giving Alliance advises donors on how to avoid five common mistakes this holiday season.

You Too Can Donate Like a Billionaire

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

BBB Wise Giving Alliance recommends donors research charities fully before they give—just like the billionaires do.

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Official Appointed to FASB Advisory Body

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Out of a pool of over 125 nominations, Bennett Weiner, Chief Operating Officer of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, was selected to be part of a new Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) advisory committee.

Gulf Oil Spill Recovery: Tips for Donors and Volunteers

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Recycling Old Gadgets

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Recycling Old Gadgets

Haitian Americans Trying to Bring Relatives to U.S. Are Fraud Targets

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Haitian Americans who hope to transport family members from the earthquake-ravished island should be cautious of an emerging scam.

New Legislation Allows Taxpayers to Deduct Haiti Charity Donations

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

In light of the recent earthquake disaster in Haiti, the U.S government passed legislation that allows taxpayers to deduct contributions.

Keep on the Lookout for Haiti Earthquake Scams

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

As the people of Haiti continue to recover after their countries most devastating earthquake, there are still many people who want to help and are making donations.

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message for Haiti Relief Efforts

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

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

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

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.

Charities Providing Haiti Earthquake Relief

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT

View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.

BBB Wise Giving Alliance to Consider Effects of Recession in Applying Overhead Ratio Standards

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Charities will be given leeway in meeting fund raising and program spending ratio standards.

BBB Provides Top Five Ways to Donate to Charities When Budgets are Tight

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT

While many segments of the U.S. economy have been hard hit, none will feel the pain more than charities this holiday season. Charities across the country are certainly bracing for what is expected to be a very tight giving season. As more potential donors are focusing hard on keeping food on the table and a roof overhead, charitable giving is often the first thing cut from a family budget. For individuals on a budget looking for creative ways to contribute to charities, BBB’s Wise Giving Alliance is offering advice on keeping the spirit of giving alive this holiday season.

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Provides Advice To Hurricane Ike Donors

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance is encouraging donors to give, but advising them to give responsibly to Hurricane Ike relief efforts by doing pre-donation research to ensure that their gifts are put to best use by legitimate organizations that are engaged and equipped to support relief and recovery efforts now underway.

After Natural Disasters... Post-Disaster Scams

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Consumers should be aware of the possibility of the following post-disaster scams

Muslim Advocates Announces New Accreditation Initiative With the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance to Assist American-Muslim Charitable Organizations

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Muslim Advocates, a legal and civic education organization, together with the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance today announced the launch of a new initiative to assist American-Muslim charitable organizations and nonprofits in meeting the highest standards of legal compliance, financial accountability and good governance. This initiative combines the experience of the Alliance, a trusted and independent charity evaluator, with the legal expertise of Muslim Advocates.

Don’t Get Duped When Donating to Myanmar: BBB Wise Giving Alliance tips for donating wisely

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As evidence of the devastation in Myanmar continues to mount, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a relief organization or charity. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance warns that—as occurred following the tsunami disaster in 2004—fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Asks: Are Charities Keeping Donors in the Dark? Nearly one-third of charities approached by BBB Wise Giving Alliance failed to disclose basic information for evaluation

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance released its Holiday Season Wise Giving Guide today which focuses on national charities that have failed to disclose organizational information necessary for their evaluation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.

Consumer Charitable Giving Guide for the Holiday Season

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Tis’ the season for giving and there are many ways you can give back to your community this holiday season. Whether you’re donating money, gifts, or your time, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance has guidance to help make sure your contributions have the most benefit for those in need this holiday season.

Small Business Charitable Giving Guide for the Holiday Season

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Donating to charities is not just something your business can do to help the community, it can also help your bottom line. A recent study found that for every dollar given to charitable organizations, 2 to 3 dollars is returned in sales. If you’re looking to give to a worthy cause this holiday season, Better Business Bureau offers advice and guidance to help you give wisely.

BBB Wise Giving Alliance Advises Donors on California Wildfire Relief Efforts: Do Your Research When Giving to Charities

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Many Americans want to help the thousands of Southern Californians displaced by the wildfires, and the most common way people across the country can do this is by making donations to the many relief agencies and charities already at work.

FTC - After a Disaster: Spam May Scam

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Have you received unsolicited email asking for a donation to help victims of an emergency or with news about it? If so, you may have been the target of a scam.

FTC - The Federal Trade Commission's Information about Relief for Hurricane Victims

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices