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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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News & Updates

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

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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Stephen Wells of the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Read our full report on the Animal Legal Defense Fund here, https://bit.ly/2uUIdAe. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Sep 17, 2018
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BBB WGA Building Trust Series. Art Taylor interviews Carolyn "Bo" Aldige of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Read our full report on the Prevent Cancer Foundation here, https://bit.ly/2Ijg8uh. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Sep 17, 2018
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BBB WGA Building Trust Video Series. Art Taylor talks with Laurel Lyle of the Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Read our full report on the Cure Alzheimer's Fund here, https://bit.ly/2YYLlJ2. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Aug 29, 2018
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Building Trust Video Series. Art Taylor speaks with Lisa Gurwich of Delivering Good. Read our full report on Delivering Good here, https://www.give.org/charity-reviews/national/human-services/delivering-good-in-new-york-ny-578 . For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to...
Aug 29, 2018
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Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Series. Art Taylor discusses the Muscular Dystrophy Association's mission and goals with Lynn O'Connor, President, and CEO. Read our full report on the Muscular Dystrophy Association here, https://bit.ly/2WRJHqX. For information on the most trustworthy charities,...
Aug 09, 2018
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