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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 Japan.

01/03/2011

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

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.

03/23/2010

BBB Tips On Deducting Charitable Contributions

One benefit of supporting a worthwhile cause is the ability to take a federal income tax deduction for donations. The BBB offers tips on making donations and taking deductions.

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.

11/02/2009

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.

05/01/2003

FTC - Donating to Public Safety Fund-Raisers

As a businessperson, you may want to contribute to law enforcement or public safety groups in your community or buy advertising in publications that seem to be sponsored by nonprofit organizations. While you give back to the community that supports your business, be sure to apply the same savvy you use to make your business decisions when you consider your response to a fund-raising appeal.

05/01/2003

FTC - RAISING FUNDS? What You Should Know About Hiring a Professional

If your nonprofit organization is planning a fund-raising campaign, you may be considering hiring a professional to do the work. Professional fund-raisers conduct campaigns for a fee; often, it's a percentage of the money they collect.