Western Michigan Charity Review Program

BBB Charity review Program

Become a Perfect 20!

The Better Business Bureau® invites you to become our partner in making our local charities a trusted source for donors. BBB Accreditation demonstrates a charity is meeting best practices and is commited to transparency and honesty. To earn BBB Accreditation, nonprofits meet the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. The standards help verify trustworthiness by addrsssing four key areas: governance and oversight, measuring effectiveness, financial management and fundraising disclosures. Learn more about the program, benefits and how your organization can become a BBB Accredited Charity below.

Benefits of BBB Accreditation

 

 

Steps to BBB Accreditation

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Interested in Accreditation

Get started today. After completing this simple contact form, a BBB representative will reach out with the next steps to get your organization accredited.

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Give.org 20 Standards

What are the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, and why are they so important? See how these standards can strengthen your organization and encourage donor support.

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Resources to Help Meet all 20 Standards

The BBB has created a number of templates and samples to help your nonprofit meet all the standards and their requirements.

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Checklist for Review

Save time with our handy checklist. This is your guide to the information we’ll request.

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Helpful Tips to Common Challenges

The BBB wants to see you succeed. Understanding these common challenges to accreditation can help speed up your review.

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The Power of the Seal

Your accreditation speaks volumes about your commitment to best practices. But what if you could show donors? The Charity Seal symbolizes your accreditation and increases donor trust.