DISCLOSURE REGULATIONS
Cause-related marketing programs that benefit OCRA are regulated by the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability as well as by applicable state commercial co-venture laws. There regulations require full disclosure to the consumer regarding the benefit to the charity when donations are raised through a consumer purchase on all packaging, advertising, social messaging and promotional materials in clear and unambiguous terms. Transparency is mandatory.
If your program is accepted, OCRA will work with your company to suggest appropriate disclosure language.
For more information about the BBB Standards (including Standard 19, specifically addressing cause-related marketing promotions), please visit www.give.org/for-charities/How-We-Accredit-Charities/.
Contact nwargo@ocrahope.org for questions or more information.