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10/21/2011

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

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.

03/14/2011

Tips for Giving to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Japan

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.

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.