BBB Wise Giving Alliance

10/08/2026

Today, October 8th, is DAF Day 2026! DAF Day is the national day of giving dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). Did you know that you can give directly from your DAF to BBB Wise Giving Alliance on our website with just a few clicks? Go here to learn how, https://give.org/donate

10/07/2026

As donor-advised funds (DAFs) grow in popularity, donors and charities are navigating new opportunities and challenges. In today's wise Giving Wednesday post, you can learn about some of the important considerations to make when considering creating a DAF. https://give.org/news/donor-advised-fund-considerations

09/30/2026

Food insecurity is closer to home than many of us realize. Thoughtful giving can help communities respond. Click through for information on how best to help and for lists of national, local, and regional charities working to help feed our communities. https://give.org/news/support-food-banks-food-insecurity

09/23/2026

Before you round up for charity at checkout, take a moment to know where your spare change is going. Read this week's Wise Giving Wednesday post on point-of-sale charitable donations to learn more: https://give.org/news/round-up-for-charity-at-checkout

09/23/2026

BBB Wise Giving Alliance CEO, Bennett Weiner, speaks to BBB Charity Standards on Governance for CBS Chicago news story. Read and watch here:

A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.

09/18/2026

Please help support our free resources for donors by making a gift to BBB Wise Giving Alliance - making wise giving decisions is an important part of every donor legacy! Go to Give.org to learn more!

09/16/2026

Planned giving can turn the causes you care about today into a legacy that lasts. Read this week's Wise Giving Wednesday post for questions to consider for your philanthropic goals. https://give.org/news/planned-giving-charitable-legacy

09/09/2026

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the charitable response offers practical lessons for disaster giving, nonprofit coordination, and public trust. Read about the lessons learned by charities and the public here, https://give.org/news/9-11-charitable-response-lessons

09/02/2026

Love wildlife? National Wildlife Day is a good time to discover how you can help protect animals, support conservation, and give with confidence. Read more in our latest post, https://give.org/news/wildlife-conservation-charities-national-wildlife-day

09/01/2026

Nepal flood relief efforts are underway and thoughtful giving can make a difference. Get wise giving tips and review a list of trusted charities working on flood relief efforts here, https://give.org/news/nepal-flood-relief-charities