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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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A new edition of Wise Giving Wednesday is published every week to keep you up to date on accredited charities and events.

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Heart of Giving podcast, Rita Soronen of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

In this week's episode, our guest is Rita Soronen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, who shares her passion for advocating for abused and neglected children and finding them permanent homes.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Anti-Cruelty to Animals Month

This Anti-Cruelty to Animals Month, BBB Wise Giving Alliance seeks to bring attention to the variety of charitable organizations that are working to protect animals.

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Wise Giving Wednesday: Board Compensation

In this edition of the Wise Giving Wednesday, we discuss Standard 4 in the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability that looks into board compensation policies at nonprofits.

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