Question: How can donors make sure that they are not contributing to global terrorism ?
Many donors worry about their donations somehow falling into the hands of global terrorists. We asked Willie Cheng, author of Doing Good Well: What Does (and Does Not) Make Sense in the Nonprofit World, for advice about how donors can make sure that they are not contributing to global terrorism when supporting a nonprofit or NGO.
Answer:
If donors give to registered charities, they should not worry too much about the funds going to finance terrorism. In the aftermath of 9/11, many jurisdictions have introduced enhanced anti-terrorism regulations, guidelines and checks for charities.
However, if donors wish to give to unregistered charities especially in foreign countries, I would advise them to do so through community foundations and funds that could conduct the appropriate due diligence on these charities.
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