Thursday, June 07, 2007

Campbell Lodge Meets Charity Standards

Campbell Lodge Boys' Home is pleased to announce that it has been authorized by the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau to display the local version of the BBB Wise Giving Seal. The Wise Giving Seal is available only to those organizations that have met all of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.



The BBB Wise Giving Seal is a national program created by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (www.give.org) to identify charities that meet the BBB’s high standards, as well as to assist donors in making sound giving decisions. The BBB standards, which address organizational governance, fundraising, and financial issues, also include a number of provisions to strengthen charitable accountability to donors. Locally, the Cincinnati Better Business Bureau reports on over 400 charities in Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.



According to Mike Schroth, the Home’s Executive Director, “We are constantly reviewing our programs and services to ensure that we meet or exceed professional standards for best practices in our field. In December 2005, we completed the process of accreditation by the Council on Accreditation for Families and Children. Now, displaying the BBB Wise Giving Seal on our website and printed materials is another indication of how important we feel it is to provide accountability to our constituents and the community at large.”



Princeton Research Survey Associates found that 70% of Americans said it was difficult to tell whether a soliciting charity operates ethically. The same survey found that the BBB was the third-party authority most trusted by donors when seeking information on charities.



“Our strict standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices and promote ethical conduct among charitable organizations. The seal offers an easily recognized assurance to the public that Campbell Lodge Boys' Home adheres to the BBB’s strong and comprehensive standards,” stated Jocile Ehrlich, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau. Ehrlich added that meeting all standards is a significant accomplishment for an organization and that this new program is a powerful addition to Greater Cincinnati’s giving community, communicating to potential donors an organization’s commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.



“Campbell Lodge Boys’ Home strives to provide excellent care that honors the most ethical standards of residential treatment,” says Sr. Marge Kloos, the CLBH Board President. “Being accountable to our stakeholders and constituents is at the center of all decision making because we value our collaborators. We welcome a high bar when it comes to the services provided to the young men in our care.”

To view of copy of Campbell Lodge Boys' Home’s report, go to www.cinbbb.org.