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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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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donations for Hurricane Irma Relief

The impact on Hurricane Irma on Florida is staggering - damaged homes, downed trees, blocked roads and an estimated two-thirds of the state without power. It is hard to believe that less than two
Sep 13, 2017
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Art Taylor is interviewed on Good Morning America on giving to help victims of Irma.
Sep 13, 2017
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief Fundraising

As people return to their homes after Hurricane Harvey, the enormity of the storm’s impact becomes even more evident. As reported, over 40,000 homes were damaged and large numbers of people remain
Sep 07, 2017
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BBB's Give.org Building Trust Video Series. Art Taylor interviews John Lyon of World Hope International. Read our full report on World Hope International here, https://bit.ly/2VrceDn. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Sep 05, 2017
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Wise Giving Wednesday: In the Eye of the Storm

On Monday, BBB Wise Giving Alliance along with BBB’s distributed a press release that included advice on contributing to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities rai
Aug 31, 2017
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Tips on Hurricane Harvey Relief

BBB Wise Giving Alliance along with the Better Business Bureau has prepared the following press release that includes advice on contributing to Hurricane Harvey relief. The release includes a list
Aug 29, 2017
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