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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: Charity Salary Misperceptions

We would like to revisit a Wise Giving Wednesday topic from several years ago that continues to be relevant: the compensation of executives at charitable organizations.
Feb 22, 2023
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In this episode of our Building Trust Series, we talk with Jill Reeder, Interim CEO of Pearl S Buck International. Pearl S Buck International's stated purpose is to provide opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures, build better lives for children around the globe and promote the legacy...
Feb 22, 2023
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In this week's episode, we continue discussing Office Shock with one of its co-authors, Dr. Joseph Press. This time we focus on the architectural aspects of the book, i.e. - how do architects actually think about offices of the future? To find out more, listen now!
Feb 16, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Phases of Earthquake Relief

The latest news reports are estimating over 40,000 deaths due to last week’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Feb 15, 2023
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This week, we continue our conversation about the riveting new book by Bob Johansen, Author & Distinguished Fellow at Institute for the Future, "Office Shock." In this book, co-authored with Christine Bullen and Joseph Press, we learn about the "officeverse" and a new way of looking at the office.
Feb 09, 2023
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey

To assist donors seeking to support earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey, BBB Wise Giving Alliance is providing the following giving tips along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities.
Feb 07, 2023
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