http://richmond.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=85&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41366 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT Keynote Speech at Charity Regulator Conference Outlines Plan to Verify Truthfulness of Charitable Appeals Washington, DC (October 1, 2012) – Paid fundraising firms must adhere to the same rigorous standards for truth and accuracy as the charitable organizations they represent, and BBB Wise Giving Alliance says “truth in advertising” must prevail. H. Art Taylor, President & CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (the Better Business Bureau’s charity watchdog arm), announced a new initiative to verify the truthfulness of charitable appeals during his keynote speech today at the National Association of State Charity Officials’ conference in Washington, DC. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alliance-draws-line-in-the-sand-on-acceptable-charity-fundraising-copy-37235 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/no-matter-how-you-give-give-wisely-with-advice-from-the-bbb-wise-giving-alliance-31196 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT Charities have begun making requests for contributions to help with their efforts following the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips to help Americans decide where to direct donations to assist. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/tips-for-giving-to-earthquake-relief-efforts-in-japan-25993 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/resolve-to-give-back-five-tips-for-volunteering-24593 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/five-mistakes-to-avoid-when-donating-to-a-charity-24345 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/you-too-can-donate-like-a-billionaire-21434 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alliance-official-appointed-to-fasb-advisory-body-21291 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/gulf-oil-spill-recovery-tips-for-donors-and-volunteers-20124 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-donating-by-text-message-for-haiti-relief-efforts-14805 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-on-how-to-vet-haiti-earthquake-charity-appeals--14655 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. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/charities-providing-haiti-earthquake-relief--14807 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT Charities will be given leeway in meeting fund raising and program spending ratio standards. http://richmond.bbb.org/article/bbb-wise-giving-alliance-to-consider-effects-of-recession-in-applying-overhead-ratio-standards-13969 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 http://richmond.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-federal-trade-commissions-information-about-relief-for-hurricane-victims-4721