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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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BBB’s Give.org Study: Religious organizations are no longer the most trusted charities among American adults

According to new research from BBB’s Give.org, for the first time since the group started tracking trust for different charity categories (in December 2017), religious organizations (defined as “houses of worship and other religious charities”) are not on top.
Nov 27, 2023
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This week, our guests are Anastasiia Tur, Chief Development Officer, and Igor Lisin, Vice-President, at Foundation Ukraine - one of the biggest organizations supporting migrants in Poland. Learn more about their work here: fundacjaukraina.eu/en/
Nov 22, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Participating on GivingTuesday

Give.org offers five tips to help donors give wisely on GivingTuesday and throughout this holiday season.
Nov 22, 2023
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This Giving Tuesday, look for the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Accredited Charity Seal when making your giving decisions!
Nov 21, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Year End Giving Plans

Give.org offers tips for donors to help them make wise giving decisions during this holiday season.
Nov 15, 2023
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In this week's episode, our guest is Phil Buchanan, President of The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Phil is a passionate advocate for the importance of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Listen now to learn more about his work.
Nov 15, 2023
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