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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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Wise Giving Wednesday: Crowdfunding and Disaster Relief

As an additional follow up to the release of the special Give.org Donor Trust Report: Disaster Relief Donor Expectations, this blog will focus on the crowdfunding questions asked in this survey.
Jul 31, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Celebrity Fundraising for Disaster Relief

Last week, our blog announced the release of the special Give.org Donor Trust Report: Disaster Relief Donor Expectations.
Jul 24, 2019
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Public Calls for More Clarity in Charity Disaster Appeals Says New Survey from BBB’s Give.org

Only 24% of individuals say charity disaster relief appeals are “very clear,” according to new research from BBB’s Give.org.
Jul 17, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Complaints About Charities

The majority of individuals visiting the Give.org website are seeking to access our standards-based evaluative reports on charities
Jul 10, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Summer Giving

The first week of July reminds us that summer is here: rising temperatures, July 4th celebrations, vacations and backyard barbeques. While many us make merry and enjoy the moment, charities continue to help fill unmet needs and address important causes.
Jul 03, 2019
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Cause Marketing Cautions

One popular way to raise funds is cause-related marketing: a business sells its product(s) to consumers with the announcement that some of the purchase price will help a specified charity.
Jun 26, 2019
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