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

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In this week's episode, our esteemed guest is the former Mayor of New Orleans and the current President of the National Urban League, Marc Morial. We talk to Marc about his long and illustrious career as an American political and civil leader and learn about what motivates him.
Nov 16, 2021
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BBB’s Give.org Study: 1 in 2 African Americans and Hispanics Want to be Solicited by Charities

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, racial minorities express higher desire to be approached by charities than does the general public.
Nov 15, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating in Honor of Veterans Day

This week, some will honor Veterans Day by donating to charities that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families.
Nov 10, 2021
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On October 22nd, 2021, BBB Wise Giving Alliance continued its celebration of our 20th Anniversary taking a look at where we are now. Staff and Board Members participated in a look at each of our many programs and their accomplishments and challenges. Learn more about our programs in this video of...
Nov 08, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Cybersecurity for Charities

Cybersecurity is a growing issue of concern for charities as they are not immune to the same type of challenges faced by businesses.
Nov 03, 2021
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Listen in on our discussion with Matthew Eshleman, Chief Technology Officer at Community IT, about the current state of cybersecurity and how best to protect your organization.
Nov 02, 2021
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