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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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In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Mariah Smith of No One Left Behind. The organization works to help America's wartime allies from Afghanistan and Iraq who are eligible for the Special Immigrant Visa Program to navigate the visa application process and to resettle in the United States once they receive their visa. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3DeETBU We also did a podcast with the organization discussing their work responding to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. You can listen to that episode on The Heart of Giving podcast here, https://heartgiving.podbean.com/e/afghanistan-a-charitable-response/
Aug 25, 2021
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The recent withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has thrown the country into a sudden transition and as we continue to monitor the situation there, we talk to team No One Left Behind to get a better sense of the American philanthropic response to this crisis.
Aug 24, 2021
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Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Hilary Pennington, Ford Foundation

In this week's Heart of Giving Podcast blog, economic empowerment is a primary goal of charitable giving, delivering financial resources to organizations and communities.
Aug 23, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Helping Those in Need in Afghanistan

As the desperate situation unfolds in Afghanistan during the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces, it is difficult not to be moved by images of those seeking to flee and the immediate challenges being faced by Afghanistan citizens.
Aug 18, 2021
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We are celebrating our 1st anniversary by taking a walk down memory lane! In this special highlights episode, we revisit some of our most memorable episodes to learn about what drove our esteemed guests to a career of service and giving. This is part one of a two-part episode.
Aug 17, 2021
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Helping Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti

This past Saturday morning a 7.2 earthquake devastated Haiti resulting in over 1,000 deaths and a multitude of injuries.
Aug 16, 2021
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