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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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Art Taylor sits down with Nancy Kelly of Health Volunteers Overseas as part of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust Video Series. Read our full report on Health Volunteers Overseas here, https://bit.ly/2D5LLE4. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
May 03, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Value of U.S. Volunteer Time

As reported by Independent Sector (a leadership network for nonprofits, foundations and corporations committed to advancing the common good) earlier this month, about 62.8 million Americans or 25.3 perc
Apr 27, 2016
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For the BBB WGA's Building Trust Series, Art Taylor interviewed Dr. Preston Campbell, President, and CEO of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Read our full report on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation here, https://bit.ly/2GfUXYN. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to https://give.org/.
Apr 26, 2016
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day & Philanthropy

Friday, April 22nd is the 46th Earth Day event which started in 1970. This environmental-focused movement has grown considerably over the years from gatherings at colleges, universities and school
Apr 20, 2016
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Ecuador Earthquake Donation Tips

Arlington, VA – With hundreds killed and thousands injured by the devastating earthquake in Ecuador over the weekend, generous Americans are already seeking ways to support those in need through donatio
Apr 18, 2016
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Art Taylor interviews Keith Laughlin, President of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as part of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Building Trust series. Read our full report on the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy here, https://bit.ly/2UvicH1. For information on the most trustworthy charities, go to...
Apr 18, 2016
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