Governance and oversight
Review board responsibilities, organizational policies and the systems used to provide effective oversight.
BBB, N Colorado & Wyoming evaluates eligible charitable organizations against BBB’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. The free review program is designed for 501(c)(3) charities that solicit contributions from the public in Northern Colorado and Wyoming.
BBB Charity Review reports are available on Give.org – find your organization today!
BBB Charity Accreditation Review
The standards provide a practical framework for responsible nonprofit management and help donors make informed giving decisions. Each review examines four key areas:
Measuring effectiveness
Evaluate how the organization defines its mission, measures results and reports its progress.
Financial management
Examine financial reporting, budgeting practices and the responsible use of charitable resources.
Fundraising and informational materials
Review fundraising appeals and public communications for accuracy, transparency and appropriate disclosures.
Our history
Growing nonprofit accountability
Since 2014, BBB, N Colorado & Wyoming has expanded Charity Accreditation through community and educational partnerships that help local nonprofits strengthen accountability and public trust.
Launch
2014
BBB, N Colorado & Wyoming launches its local Charity Accreditation program to evaluate nonprofits against BBB’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Partnership with United Way begins
2015
BBB begins working with United Way of Weld County to help ensure organizations receiving support through its Collective Impact Fund meet the standards.
More partnerships
2019
United Way of Larimer County joins the effort, expanding the use of BBB’s accountability standards among nonprofits serving the region.
Partnership with the University of Wyoming
2023
BBB partners with the University of Wyoming’s Leadership in Practice course, where students help Laramie-area nonprofits navigate the Charity Accreditation process.
Why become a BBB Accredited Charity?
BBB Charity Accreditation gives donors an independent source of information about your organization’s accountability practices. Accredited charities receive a public charity report on Give.org and may license the BBB Accredited Charity Seal for approved marketing and fundraising materials.
Accredited charities may also receive recognition through BBB communications and gain access to programs, resources and opportunities offered by BBB, N Colorado & Wyoming.
Benefits of Charity Accreditation
Your BBB Accredited Charity Report may be listed on BBB.org and Give.org, giving donors access to information about your organization before they contribute.
Eligible organizations may license the BBB Accredited Charity Seal for approved marketing, fundraising and promotional materials.
Accredited charities may be recognized in BBB communications and through a plaque presentation at a board or staff meeting.
Reserve available meeting-room or private-office space at BBB’s Community Center at no charge.
Access educational seminars and nonprofit-focused resources offered in person or virtually.
Community partnerships
BBB works with community and educational partners to help nonprofit organizations understand and apply the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Partnerships have included United Way of Weld County, United Way of Larimer County and the University of Wyoming’s Leadership in Practice course. These collaborations help reduce duplicated review efforts, strengthen nonprofit governance and give emerging leaders practical experience in charity accountability.
Charity resources
Current BBB Accredited Charities
View charitable organizations that have completed the BBB Charity Accreditation review and currently meet BBB’s Standards for Charity Accountability.
Account portal
Current Charity Accreditation participants can log in to access information and manage their organization’s account.
The Charity Standard newsletter
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Interested in Charity Accreditation?
Learn how BBB Charity Accreditation can help your nonprofit demonstrate accountability and build donor trust. Tell us how you would like to get involved with BBB, N Colorado & Wyoming.