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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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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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Wise Giving Wednesday: Generations Define “Charity Impact” Differently

When it comes to the term “charity impact,” it turns out different generations may respond to different messages.
Jun 24, 2021
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In this episode of our Building Trust Video Series, Art Taylor chats with NancyJo Houk of the American Indian College Fund. Read our full report on AICF here, https://bit.ly/3d6ZrAW
Jun 23, 2021
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We continue our conversation about the future of philanthropy with Bob Johansen in this week's exciting new episode. Bob Johansen is a distinguished fellow with the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley. For more than 30 years, Bob has helped organizations around the world prepare for and...
Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 18, 2021
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Supporting Civil Rights Organizations on Juneteenth

As making Juneteenth (June 19th) a federal holiday was just established as law by the U.S. Congress and President, many people may wish to honor this commemoration of the end of slavery.
Jun 18, 2021
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