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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: Veterans Day Donations

This Veterans Day (Remembrance Day in Canada), think of the needs of veterans, military service members, and/or their families.
Nov 09, 2022
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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week, our guest is Manu Meel, the CEO of BridgeUSA, a youth-led nonprofit organization that...
Nov 08, 2022
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This episode is part of our special series "Made by the Bay" sponsored by the Tipping Point Community to feature the work of amazing people in the Bay Area, working for the betterment of their community. This week's guest is LaSaunda Tate, Chief Operating Officer, Homeward Bound of Marin. Listen now...
Nov 03, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Sensible Cybersecurity

The more we depend on technology, the more vulnerable we can be to cybersecurity issues, unless active steps are taken to avoid potential trouble.
Nov 02, 2022
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In this week's episode, our guest is Martin “Marty” Rodgers, Accenture's market unit lead for the US South and the office managing director for the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Marty is an outspoken advocate of social responsibility and is committed to inclusion and diversity. Learn more about his...
Oct 26, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Embezzlement at Youth Sports Clubs

A front-page article in the Sunday sports section of The Washington Post (Stubbs, Roman, Cash Keeps Disappearing from Youth Sports Clubs, 10/16/2022) provides an overview of financial embezzlement allegations about a soccer sports club in Oregon
Oct 26, 2022
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