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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: Charity Name Look-Alikes

A press release issued by the Michigan Attorney General on September 4th reminds us that we sometimes need to be extra careful when considering a charity’s name.
Sep 16, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Donating for Wildfire Relief for West Coast States

Thousands of acres of land across the West Coast, particularly Southern California, continue to burn and evacuations were ordered for many homes as the flames are vigorously battled by firefighters.
Sep 09, 2020
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Art Taylor chats with Autism Society of America CEO, Christopher Banks, about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges. Read our full report on Autism Society of America here, https://bit.ly/34Wp3gx
Sep 03, 2020
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Engaging Donors During Difficult Times

During difficult times, it is even more important to look for signals of hope that may help encourage and teach so that we can move forward to better days.
Sep 02, 2020
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Art Taylor chats with Mabel Valdivia of Fonkoze USA about the organization's mission, goals, and challenges. Read our full report on Fonkoze USA here, https://bit.ly/31ArIKN
Aug 27, 2020
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Tips on Donating for Hurricane Laura Relief

To help those seeking to make donations for Hurricane Laura relief efforts, BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips.
Aug 27, 2020
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