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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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Heart of Giving Blog: Interview with Dr. Helene Gayle

Now more than ever, public health is a top priority. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown all too clearly how social inequity can collide with disease to create a global crisis.
Dec 09, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Alternatives to Cash Donations

As we approach the end of the year, many households may find themselves not being able to donate as much cash as they would like but still wanting to help charities. One survey question featured in our 2021 Give.org Donor Trust Report asked respond
Dec 08, 2021
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In this week's episode, we interview Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), about the work he does to educate families to be effective philanthropists.
Dec 07, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: World AIDS Day

Wednesday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. According to the World Health Organization,
Dec 01, 2021
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This week, our guest is none other than Asha Curran, CEO of GivingTuesday. We chat with Asha about her expectations for the day and how she sees the evolution of GivingTuesday from a movement to an institution. Asha provides a firsthand account of how the day became a global phenomenon.
Nov 30, 2021
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating on GivingTuesday

Nine years ago, GivingTuesday was started by the New York-based 92Y to foster a generosity movement on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (which falls on November 30th in 2021).
Nov 24, 2021
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