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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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Join Host Art Taylor as he delves into the sensitive yet crucial topic of end-of-life quality with Kimberly Callinan, President and CEO of Compassion & Choices. This enlightening conversation challenges listeners to consider how facing death head-on can profoundly impact the way we live, while also...
Aug 13, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating to Help Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby

As Hurricane Debby, which evolved into Tropical Storm Debby, continues to rain down on the Southeastern United States, many communities brace for strong winds and major flooding. Read on for advice on making charitable contributions to help those in need.
Aug 07, 2024
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In this, our 200th episode of the Heart of Givin podcast, Art sits down with Dr. Helene Gayle, our very first guest, to discuss her journey to becoming a leader in philanthropy and education. She emphasizes the importance of giving back and creating positive social change.
Aug 06, 2024
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This week's Guest, Rob Fersh joins Art to discuss his work with Convergence. They explore how Convergence brings together diverse stakeholders to find common ground on contentious issues like healthcare, incarceration reform, and education.
Aug 01, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Taylor Swift’s Food Bank Donations

Last week, The Chronicle of Philanthropy featured an article about Taylor Swift’s donations to food banks during her Eras concert tour. As reported, her cumulative donations resulted in hundreds of thousands of meals being available to various food banks in the cities and communities where the shows...
Jul 31, 2024
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This week, our guest is Elvia Castro, Associate Director, Charity Evaluation, BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Art and Elvia discuss highlights of our latest Donor Trust Special Report: Public Eye on Charity Accountability.
Jul 24, 2024
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