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BE Verified-Stamp of Approval

Become a certified partner organization.

As a BE org, you have full access to our network, resources, and community influence-trusted and committed community partners led by community leaders.

Benefits of Being Certified

What you unlock as a BE org.

Help Fundraising

Access to the collective's funder relationships, joint proposals, and corporate matching.

Volunteers

A shared volunteer pool from BE's network, ready to plug into your programs and events.

Event Support

On-site set up, cross-promotion, and coordinated logistics across the coalition.

Operational Support

Back-office help-data, communications, and shared services so you can focus on the work.

A BE community leader speaks at a partner event
Trusted Partners

Community partners led by community leaders.

The BE Verified Stamp lets funders and corporate partners vet potential organizations through a single trusted lens. It signals: this org is embedded in the community it serves, it delivers measurable outcomes, and it is aligned with the collective.

Allow BE to vet potential partnering organizations for your company and help find orgs that align with your company's social impact goals.

How It Works

Four steps to BE Verified.

01
Apply

Tell us who you serve, where you serve, and what you do best.

02
Assess

We vet program integrity, community trust, and financial health.

03
Onboard

Training, coaching, and integration into the collective table.

04
Certify

Receive the BE Verified Stamp and access to the full network.

Ready?

Take your seat at the table.

If your organization is doing the work in one of Chicago's 17 priority neighborhoods, we want to hear from you.

MBK Chicago at the Hoop Bus event