Our Standards of Accountability
- 1 - A Declared Christian Ministry
- 2 - An Independent Active Governing Board
- 3 - An Independent Audit
- 4 - Public Financial Disclosure
- 5 - An Audit Review Committee
- 6 - Pursuit of Integrity
- 7 - Declared Stewardship Policy
- 8 - Program Effectiveness & Efficiency
- 9 - Code of Accountability
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What is the Seal of Accountability?
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The Seal of Accountability indicates that a charity adheres to high standards, is operating with integrity and is certified by the Canadian Council of Christian Charities (CCCC). A Mark of TrustWhen you see the Seal of Accountability, you can give confidently! Look for the Seal of Accountability when making decisions about which Christian charities to support. |
The Canadian Council of Christian Charities is a member of the International Committee on Fundraising Organizations (ICFO), an association of national agencies like CCCC that monitor charities for compliance to standards that ensure donations are handled responsibly.
The Standards
Ministries that meet the CCCC standards:
- Have a declared doctrinal position expressing a commitment to the Christian faith
- Have an independent, active governing board
- Have an independent audit of their financial statements
- Will provide their financial statements to any person upon request
- Have an audit review committee that reports to the governing board
- Carry on their activities with the highest standards of integrity
- Have a declared stewardship policy which affirms, among other things, that no person receives a commission based upon gifts received by the ministry
- Have a program to monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization's activities
- Respect the privacy of the beneficiaries of their ministry and have a Code of Ethical Fundraising
Read the full commentary on our Standards of Accountability
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CCCC Standards Read the full commentary on our Standards of Accountability.
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"CCCC is uniquely positioned to raise awareness about integrity in ministry by giving or withholding the Seal of Accountability and holding members to the highest possible standards."
- Billy Graham
