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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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In this week's episode, our guest is Charlie Bresler, the Co-Founder of The Life You Can Save, a non-profit dedicated to reducing extreme poverty and its devastating effects on over 700 million people globally. Listen now to learn more about his journey!
Jan 24, 2024
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In this week's episode, our guest is Donald Summers, Founder & CEO, Altruist Partners. Donald is the exceptional mind behind some of the world's most successful social impact efforts. Listen now to learn more!
Jan 17, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips on Checking Out New Charities

Give.org offers tips about giving to charities that have been around for less than 18 months.
Jan 17, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: What is a Charity Scam?

Give.org delves into the meaning of charity scams and provides some examples of scams that occur in the charity space.
Jan 10, 2024
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This week's episode is part two of our series looking back at the highlights of 2023 on The Heart of Giving Podcast with our host Art Taylor.
Jan 09, 2024
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This week's episode is part one of our series looking back at the highlights of 2023 on The Heart of Giving Podcast with our host Art Taylor.
Jan 03, 2024
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