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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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Tips for Supporting Military and Veterans Charities

Get advice to make informed decisions when supporting charities for veterans, military members, and their families. Find Accredited Charities working on these issues.

Jul 15, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Perceptions of Charity Impact

Our latest Give.org Special Donor Trust Report on Charity Accountability shows that the public has a mixed understanding of "charity impact." While donors often disagree on its definition, many respondents prefer long-term results and high-quality programs over immediate results and high-volume...

Jul 10, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Public Priorities on Charity Accountability

Our Give.org Special Donor Trust Report on Charity Accountability found that the public's top charity accountability priorities included: an independent review of charity spending; that a charity's appeals are truthful, accurate, and not misleading; and that the charity adequately protect donor...

Jul 03, 2024

BBB’s Give.org Study: Appeal Accuracy and Protection of Donor Information are Top Public Priorities

In an age of distrust, misinformation, and data vulnerability, the top three accountability priorities identified by survey participants were: how the charity spends its money, appeal accuracy, and protection of donor information.

Jul 01, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Total 2023 Giving Shows Decline From Previous Year

Explore insights from the latest Giving USA: The Annual Report for Philanthropy. According to the report, total giving in 2023 reached $557.16 billion. While this marked a dollar increase from 2022, it reflects a decline in giving, when adjusted for inflation.

Jun 26, 2024

Wise Giving Wednesday: Creating Community

Explore insights from our recent Donor Participation program's panel on "Creating Community." The panel shared insights on how expanding charity involvement in communities might help reverse the decline in U.S. households contributing to charity.

Jun 18, 2024

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