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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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Wise Giving Wednesday: Misleading Appeals for Ohio Train Derailment

Tips to keep in mind when responding to charitable appeals in the wake of a disaster.
May 10, 2023
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In this episode of our Building Trust Video series, we talk with Hannah Bryeans, Director of Finance and Operations at Atlas Free. Read our full report on the organization here, https://bit.ly/3LSGlA5
May 03, 2023
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This is part two of our two part conversation with Mari Kuraishi, the President of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Mari leads the Fund's efforts to create communities of belonging by fostering inclusive growth and reducing structural and systemic barriers to resources and opportunity.
May 03, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

May is mental heath awareness month. For those seeking BBB Accredited Charities that address mental health issues, here are some to consider.
May 03, 2023
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This is the first part of our two-part conversation with Mari Kuraishi, the President of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Mari leads the Fund's efforts to create communities of belonging by fostering inclusive growth and reducing structural and systemic barriers to resources and opportunity.
Apr 26, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: New Colorado Privacy Regulations Take Effect July 1st

A new Colorado Privacy Act takes effect on July 1, 2023 and, unlike other similar legislation in other states, this law has no exception for nonprofits. BBB Wise Giving Alliance already addresses privacy concerns in our standards.
Apr 26, 2023
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