Safe Charitable Giving

We all want to help. But, how do we know where to put our money? How can we determine that a nonprofit is legitimate? Where can a donor get more information?

When crisis strikes, we all want to help. But there are ways to help that make a difference and ways that actually impede getting help to the victims. Learn the difference with these tips.

Not only do donors need to check out the usual things about a nonprofit, such as its administrative, fund-raising and program expenses, but also where it is investing its money.

How can donors make sure that they are not contributing to global terrorism when supporting a nonprofit or NGO?

It is hard to let go of a beloved old car that is beyond even a trade-in. Sending it right to the junk yard can be heart wrenching. Giving it to a worthy charity seems like a good move, but, unfortunately, this is an area of charity that is rife with fraud and misleading information.

Tell us your good or bad experiences with donating a car to charity.

It can be tough to choose charities where your donation will be used wisely. Here are some ideas about researching charities before you give.

There is a lot to consider when you are thinking about which charities to give your donations to. What do you look for? Or, if you are a charity, what do you want your donors to look for?

You have probably given a donation to more charities that use commercial fundraising companies than you think you have. Most of the time you have no idea that a for-profit fundraising company is being used by a well-know charity.

Charity is as susceptible to fraud as any other type of business. Don't let a charitable scam claim you as a victim. Follow these tips and use these resources.