TM E D I U G WBBB WISI E SEGIVING ALGLIANICE V: FAILL/NGHOLIDAY 2012 Verifying the TRUTHFULNESS of Charitable Appeals INSIDE How to Read the 9 List of National 2 Charities Verifying the Q&A about the 50 ® Wise Giving Truthfulness of Guide Charitable Appeals National Charity 51 Seal Program A Publication of the Standards BBB Wise Giving Alliance 10 52 for Charity List of Nationally Accountability Soliciting Charities The Wise Giving Guide is published three times a year to help donors make more BBB Wise Giving Alliance Board of Directors informed giving decisions. This guide includes a compilation of David Ormstedt – Chair Cindy M. Lott Attorney/Consultant • Bloomington, IN Senior Counsel, National State Attorneys the latest evaluation conclusions (former Assistant Attorney General in charge General Program, Columbia Law School completed by the BBB Wise of Charities Bureau, Connecticut) New York, NY Giving Alliance. Myrl Weinberg – Vice Chair Paulette Maehara President, National Health Council President (retired) If you would like to see a Washington, DC Association of Fundraising Professionals particular topic discussed Kate Guedj – Treasurer Char Mollison in this guide, please email Vice President, Philanthropic & Donor Services, Faculty and Program Coordinator suggestions to The Boston Foundation • Boston, MA Nonprofit Management Program,
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