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Let’s Work Together Earning Your GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency

Bronze (Basic Information) So You Can Be Found BRONZE Primary Contact Name*, Job Title, Email*, Telephone Organization Leader The bronze level focuses on basic qualitative Name*, Email, Term Start Date, Compensation, Short Biography information about your organization. Organization Co-leader (Same as above) Statement from Organizational Leader(s) Introductory Statement Other Staff Type, Name, Title, Compensation, Email, Telephone Board Chair Name*, Company/Organization, Term Dates Board Members Name, Job Title, Company/Organization Mission and Areas Served Mission Statement*, Geographic Area Served*, Area Served Narrative* Programs Program Name*, Program Description, Budget, Categorization, Population Served Categorization Keywords*, NTEE codes* Website Website URL

Silver (Financial Information) So You Can Grow Trust SILVER Audited Financial Statements* Audited Financial Statement* The silver level asks about quantitative Fiscal Year* information, such as financial data. Fiscal Year* Green* indicates Option A Revenue* Contributions, gifts, and grants*, Program service revenue including government fees and Blue* indicates Option B contracts, Membership Dues, Net Income from Special Events, Other expenses and amounts, Total Revenue* (must complete either Option A or Option B) Expenses* Program*, Administration*, Fundraising, Payments to Affiliates, Other expenses and amounts, Total Expenses* Assets and Liabilities* Total Assets*, Total Liabilities*, Net Assets or Fund Balance at end of the year* Fundraising Sources Up to 3 Sources, Amounts for Each Funding Needs Up to 3 Needs, Amounts for Each

Gold (Goals and Strategies) So You Can Tell Others About Your Work GOLD Impact Summary 3-5 Sentence Impact Summary The gold level is all about impact, asking for qualitative information about your Goals organization. What is your organization aiming to accomplish?* Strategies What are your strategies for making this happen?* Capabilities What are your organization’s capabilities for doing this?* Indicators How will your organization know if you are making progress?* Progress What have and haven’t you accomplished so far?*

Platinum (Progress + Results) So You Can Show the Change You’re Making PLATINUM 1. Identify your metrics Start with the Common Results Catalog if you need help. The platinum level is all about sharing the numbers behind your organizational story. 2. Share your total results + progress year over year 3. Add narrative and context 4. Tie it to your programs

The values that guide Platinum: • It’s your choice • Share what you have & use: • Everyone can share • We value improvement – “Be Better” www.guidestar.org/platinum

Thinking through your metrics 1. Identify publicly shared metrics 2. Discuss and narrow the list (if needed) 3. Get final approval

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