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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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Read the Wise Giving Wednesday blog each week to keep up to date on charity issues.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Tips for Donating to Charities on World Diabetes Day

This World Diabetes Day, find out how to support diabetes charities wisely. Learn tips to ensure your donations make a difference and choose trustworthy organizations.
Nov 13, 2024
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This week, I spoke with Abby Ross, CEO of Network for Good, for an enlightening discussion about the future of digital giving. Her entrepreneurial background brings a fresh perspective to how technology can unleash generosity: "We think of ourselves as the engine for meaningful giving across the...
Nov 12, 2024
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This week, I sat down with William Warshauer, CEO of TechnoServe, who shared remarkable stories of sustainable poverty alleviation through business solutions. Some powerful insights from our conversation: "Intelligence and industriousness is distributed equally around the globe, but opportunity is...
Nov 12, 2024
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Veterans Day Giving: Find Trustworthy Charities

This Veterans Day, find trustworthy charities that support veterans and military families. Get BBB Give.org tips for informed giving and check out accredited organizations.
Nov 08, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Does Election Year Fundraising Affect Charitable Donations?

Learn how election spending could influence charitable donations this holiday season. Discover whether political giving leads to donor fatigue or if generosity endures.
Nov 06, 2024
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Wise Giving Wednesday: The Importance of State Regulation of Charities

Learn about state government regulation of charities and how it differs from federal oversight. Explore the role of BBB Wise Giving Alliance in promoting trust.
Oct 30, 2024
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