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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: Privacy and Security Discussion Will Be Part of June 12th Charity Conference

While I have written previous blogs on the subject of donor privacy, I would like to bring to your attention that our upcoming charity conference will include an outstanding panel discussion that addresses this issue even further.
Jun 03, 2015
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Nepal Giving Update: GlobalGiving Foundation

I know, its not #wisegivingwed, but in light of the situation in Nepal I thought I would share information I received from GlobalGiving Foundation, a BBB Accredited Charity, regarding the assistan
May 28, 2015
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Wise Giving Wednesday: June 12th Conference on Advancing Donor Trust

On June 12th, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance will be hosting a charity conference in Washington DC. While we hold a conference each year for BBB Accredited Charities that participate in our charity
May 27, 2015
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Wise Giving Wednesday: A Breach of Donor Trust

Yesterday I had the honor of representing the BBB Wise Giving Alliance at a press conference about charity fraud hosted by the Federal Trade Commission and state charity regulators. The unpreceden
May 20, 2015
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BBB WGA Joins Federal and State Regulators for Major Charity Fraud Announcement

Arlington, VA – BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) joined with the Federal Trade Commission, State Attorneys General, and State Charity Regulators today to help the donating public avoid questionab
May 20, 2015
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Accounting Board Proposes Charity Financial Statement Changes

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an independent organization that establishes and improves standards for financial accounting for both for-profit and not-for-profit entities in the Uni
May 13, 2015
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