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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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This episode features one of our BBB Luminare Award for Service winners, Emily Berliner. This award honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable activities. Emily is the COO/Founder of EBO Consulting, Inc. In hopes of supporting a vital and sustainable business economy in Alaska, she founded EBO Consulting Inc. with the vision of entrepreneurship as a collaborative endeavor to bring great ideas to the community. Listen now to learn more about her work!
Dec 28, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donation Tips for Generous Procrastinators

With only a few days left before midnight strikes on December 31st, many U.S. donors will make a last-minute gift to their favorite causes so that they can take a deduction on their income tax forms.
Dec 28, 2022
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This episode features one of our BBB Luminare Award for Service winners, Jeff Thungc. This award honors individuals who prioritize philanthropy and have made a meaningful impact through their charitable activities. Jeff is a Digital Solutions Strategist with JLT Web Solutions, a local web design and digital marketing company that supports local small businesses. Listen now to learn more about his work!
Dec 27, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donate to BBB Wise Giving Alliance

Thank you to those who visited Give.org in 2022. We hope you will consider donating to BBB Wise Giving Alliance, helping us continue this work.
Dec 21, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating Clothing, Food, Toys, and Cars

As donors make their year-end giving choices, households that are short on cash might consider giving alternatives such as donating goods.
Dec 14, 2022
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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, we talk with Wesley Alexander, founding CEO of Cobiz Richmond, Inc. Cobiz Richmond works to help businesses and organizations create relationships and connections in the Bay area. Listen now to learn more about this organization's inspiring mission.
Dec 13, 2022
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