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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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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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In this week's episode, our guest Hannah Allen talks about the significant work she is doing as the Chief Program Officer of the E3 Alliance which is a collaborative of businesses, government, and nonprofits all working together to eradicate sex trafficking in San Diego.
Nov 02, 2021
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and in this episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, we talk all things cybersecurity with Matthew Eshleman, Chief Technology Officer at Community IT.
Oct 26, 2021
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In this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast, our guest, Karen Osborne, talks about her career as a development professional, educator, and author, lessons learned in the course of her job, and much more!
Oct 19, 2021
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Advisory for Donors on Charity Fraud: International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) is pleased to be an official sponsor of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week which takes place this year from October 18-22.
Oct 18, 2021
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