It’s easier to find how national organizations use their donor dollars than smaller, local organizations. The Meets Standards seal addresses that gap, helping me confidently decide where to give.
The List of Reviewed Nonprofits provides solid recommendations on who we want to support monetarily, especially relevant after reading about the IRS’ challenges of screening “charitable” organizations.
Accountability Wizard is a fantastic road map! It was invaluable to have an objective sounding board for those sometimes-uncomfortable internal conversations about change.
We’ve completed the Accountability Wizard 3 times, with plans to continue! We see marked improvement in our governance, financial activity, and fundraising practices.