Are the Charities You Support Using Your Money Wisely?

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 […]

by Shannan Younger

Giving for Good: How to Judge a Charity

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 […]

by Jaime Baum