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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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As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Nancy Dent, Senior Global Communications Officer of the International Rescue Committee talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.
Apr 22, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Earth Day 2022

Fifty-two years ago, Earth Day had its first observance on April 22, 1970.
Apr 20, 2022
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As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Miguel Abi-hassan, Chief Animal Rescue and Care Officer at Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.
Apr 19, 2022
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As part of our Ukraine Relief Charity Interview series, Mark Smith, Vice President of Humanitarian Affairs for World Vision, talks about the organization's relief efforts in and around Ukraine during the crisis in the area.
Apr 13, 2022
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Wise Giving Wednesday: Concerts Raising Funds for Ukraine Relief and/or Refugees

Raising charity funds through concerts or musical recordings is older than rock and roll and the cause of Ukraine relief is no exception.
Apr 13, 2022
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In this week's episode, we interview the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Ceca Foundation, Matthew Lawlor. We talk about the caregiving industry, the challenges being faced by caregivers in the healthcare communities, and the impact that Ceca is making to improve the situation. Learn more about...
Apr 12, 2022
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