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TIPS FOR DONORS

Find out about basic tips to help you make informed giving decisions.

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BBB CHARITY STANDARDS

What are the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability? 20 standards addressing 4 themes: Governance, Results Reports, Finances, and Truthful and Transparent Representations.

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ACCREDITED CHARITY SEAL

BBB Accredited Charities have the option of obtaining a license, for a sliding scale annual fee, that authorizes the charity to display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal on their websites and in promotional materials.

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A new edition of Wise Giving Wednesday is published every week to keep you up to date on accredited charities and events.

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News & Updates

Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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This episode of our Building Trust Video Series features Stacy Haller, President and CEO of BrightFocus Foundation. This organization works to fund exceptional scientific research worldwide to defeat Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and provide expert information on these heartbreaking diseases. Read our full report on BrightFocus here, https://bit.ly/3wlnfrC.
Jul 07, 2021
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In this week's episode, join us as we continue the conversation about organizational culture with Pratichi Shah, the Founder and CEO of Flourish Talent Management Solutions.
Jul 06, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Long Term Charity Impact vs. Immediate Results

One of the key findings in the survey results in Give.org Special Report: Charity Impact is that people gave higher importance to long-term results, depth of programs, and the overall accomplishments and capacity of the organization.
Jun 30, 2021
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In this episode of our Building Trust Video Series, we talk with Shelly Kirkland, CEO of Boot Campaign. Check out our interview then read our full report on Boot Campaign here, https://bit.ly/3du8SKS
Jun 30, 2021
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This week, our guest is Pratichi Shah, an HR strategist and thought leader and the CEO of Flourish Talent Management Solutions, a firm focused on increasing impact through talent strategy development, organizational development; and coaching for emerging leaders. She is also currently serving on the Board of Directors for the BBB Wise Giving Alliance.
Jun 29, 2021
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Donating to Help Victims of Florida Building Collapse

As the tragedy of the Surfside, Florida building collapse unfolds, many will seek to help victims and their families. BBB Wise Giving Alliance provides the following advice to help make wise contribution decisions.
Jun 25, 2021
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