There are more than 1 million public charities in America today and people donated more than $358 billion to them in 2014, about 2 percent of the GDP, according to Charity Navigator. There are several ways that donors can do research to make sure that the money they give is being used efficiently and effectively […]
Is your approach to charitable giving more scattershot than specific? Do you wonder if the donations you make have impact? If so, you’re not alone. Experts in the philanthropic field recommend doing your research before writing a check to an organization. “Review charities using a three-legged stool approach,” says Sandra Miniutti, chief financial officer of […]
There’s so much financial advice floating around on the Internet, it can be hard to separate the good from the bad.
The silent auction at your children’s school, your sister’s breast cancer walk, the charity gala your neighbor organizes … There is no shortage of worthwhile causes in need of your money. There’s nothing wrong with reactively writing a check when you’re asked, but if you want to maximize your charitable giving, it pays to take […]
