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08/30/2011

BBB Advice on Giving to Hurricane Relief Charities

In the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Irene, Americans are responding with generous donations, as they’ve traditionally responded to disasters throughout the world in the past. But even when needs are close to home, givers should take steps to assure themselves that their donations will go to legitimate charities and relief efforts that have the capacity to help victims, cautions the Metro New York Better Business Bureau.

12/06/2010

No Matter How You Give, Give with Confidence with Advice from the Metro NY BBB

BBB of Metro NY reminds donors that whether you’re giving money, canned goods, used items or your time, how you give is just as important as what you give.

11/22/2010

Metro NY BBB Foundation Launches Donor’s Guide

Just in time for holiday giving, Metro New York’s BBB Foundation has launched its new web-based Donor’s Guide to Charity Seal Holders.

08/05/2010

Recession “Flex” for BBB Charity Standards Extended in Metro NY Through 12-31-10

Under the new extension, WGA and NYPAS will continue applying the 10% “flex” in those two Standards through December 31, 2010.

06/11/2010

Gulf Oil Spill Recovery: BBB Tips for Donors and Volunteers

The Better Business Bureau Foundation’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) cautions, that the oil spill is unlike previous disasters and offers advice to potential donors and volunteers.

03/01/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Chile Earthquake Charity Appeals

The Metro NY BBB’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.

01/21/2010

BBB Advice on Donating by Text Message to Haiti Relief Efforts

Metro NY BBB’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) advises donors that giving through text can be a safe and easy way to give—but you should still use caution.

01/21/2010

Charities Providing Haiti Earthquake Relief

Charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability, identifies national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.

01/13/2010

BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals

The Metro NY BBB’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.

12/15/2009

BBB Foundation Announces Action on Standards

Moving forward, the Foundation’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) will consider the recession’s impact, when evaluating charities’ fundraising and program expense ratios.


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