Accreditation application and resources | BBB of Miami Valley

A​ ​charity​ ​evaluation for BBB accreditation ​is free​. ​It​ ​assists in positioning​ ​a​​ ​nonprofit organization as ethical and accountable while providing​ ​donors​ ​confidence their charitable contributions​ ​are​ ​being used wisely.​ ​Once​ ​BBB accreditation is achieved, your organization is eligible to participate in BBB's Charity Seal program.

You can begin the BBB charity accreditation process by downloading and completing the Nonprofit Profile Questionnaire. Resources to assist in addressing common questions are provided below for you, including a worksheet to assist you in determining how BBB evaluates your organization's information according to its 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. 

• Nonprofit Profile Questionnaire
• Accreditation Worksheet for Nonprofits
• Resource - Finances Standards Description
• Resource - CEO Performance Policy and Measuring Effectiveness Policy
• Resource - Donor Anonymity Option Example
• Resource - Annual Report Template
• Resource - Conflict of Interest Policy Sample
• Resource - Web Site Privacy Policy Tips

Submit your completed Nonprofit Profile questionnaire and its attachments by mail or electronically to the following addresses:

​Better Business Bureau
Attn: Christy Mauch, Vice President of Operations
15 W. Fourth St., Ste. 300
Dayton, OH 45402
E-mail: cmauch@dayton.bbb.org
​Phone: (937) 610-2264

Upon​​ ​receipt of your organization's completed Nonprofit Profile questionnaire, your BBB will review the information and contact you if any additional information is needed. Once your BBB completes the evaluation, a BBB charity review is created and made available at www.bbb.org. Your organization is also notified, in writing, of the outcome of the evaluation and provided a copy of BBB's charity review.