STEP 1: Determining Initial Compliance with the Revised BBB Charity Standards
Charities that have not been the subject of a current report but are interested in applying for the seal should contact the Central Ohio BBB Foundation. They will be asked to complete the full questionnaire and submit related materials so that the BBB Foundation can determine if they meet the BBB charity standards.
The results of Central Ohio BBB Foundation evaluations will be made available to the public and placed on the
www.centralohiobbb.org
website whether or not the charity meets the standards.
STEP 2: Licensing Agreement and Fee Arrangement
Central Ohio charities that meet the BBB charity standards and wish to participate in the seal program sign a
license agreement specifying the conditions for use of the seal and submit the appropriate annual fee.
A charity should submit signed license agreement and fee only after it has been informed that it currently meets the revised BBB charity standards. Fees and license agreements submitted before that conclusion is reached will be returned.
STEP 3: Determining Continuing Compliance with BBB Charity Standards
Generally once every 2 years, the Central Ohio charity will need to complete a full questionnaire and submit updated supporting documents for a current review in relation to the BBB charity standards.
The BBB Education Foundation may revisit an existing evaluation conclusion at any time based on information that comes to its attention. The BBB Foundation will contact the charity for any needed clarification and will promptly review the related facts and circumstances.
If the Central Ohio BBB Foundation concludes that a charity seal participant no longer meets the BBB charity standards, The BBB Foundation will terminate the participation of the charity from the seal program and may publicly announce this termination.
The Central Ohio BBB Foundation encourages Central Ohio charities to distribute information about the BBB charity standards and their implementation among its staff to help ensure continuing compliance with these standards.
