|
09/16/2013
Organizations meeting all 20 BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability achieve significantly higher fundraising revenue, according to a new research study. The study concluded that “meeting BBB Standards for Charity Accountability is positively associated with increased levels of public support as measured by fundraising revenue.”
|
|
|
05/22/2013
In the last few days, powerful thunderstorms spawned a multi-state outbreak of destructive tornadoes, including a monster twister that devastated Moore, Oklahoma. Donors are eager to help victims recover from these tornado disasters. But before making a donation to a relief charity, be sure the organization is reliable and capable of providing appropriate assistance.
|
|
|
04/24/2013
Within days, crowdfunding sites reportedly raised more than $2 million to support victims of the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy. While online giving provides a quick and easy mechanism for supporting those in need, donors need to ask questions and know what to expect when contributing through crowdfunding websites.
|
|
|
12/20/2012
In light of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the Better Business Bureau cautions donors about potential red flags in fund raising efforts to help that community and to be aware of the different circumstances that often emerge in tragedy-related philanthropy.
|
|
|
05/22/2012
Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and have served in our country’s military. Unfortunately, it has also become an opportunity for scammers to target those same people we are honoring, especially elderly veterans. BBB urges consumers and donors to be on the lookout for deals that seem too good to be true, and for disreputable charities. “The unique lifestyle of our service members makes them prime targets for scammers,” notes Brenda Linnington, Director of BBB Military Line.
|
|
|
12/07/2011
In these tough economic times, charitable giving requires a special commitment from givers. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that three-quarters (76%) of the charities that voluntarily participated in full, in-depth reviews through the Metro New York BBB Foundation met all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability in 2011. This is only one of the findings available in the Metro New York BBB Foundation’s newly released Report on Metro NY BBB Charity Reviews.
|
|
|
05/12/2011
BBB Advice on Giving to Storm and Flood Relief Charities
|
|
|
03/11/2011
Be Sure Disaster Relief Charities are Legit and Equipped to Help
|
|
