7 Tips for Giving to Charities
1. Find your match The Internet has made it possible to research, access and donate to more charities than ever, so take advantage of the choices and find causes closest to your heart. For example, at network for Good, you can search a GuideStar database of more than one million charities by topic, name and ZIP code. 2. Know where your money is going Make sure the organization you want to support is in good standing by using websites that allow you to research an organization's financials and ratings and understand how your gift will be used. 3. Stretch your dollar Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program. It can make your holiday donations go further. 4. Give your time One of the most rewarding things you can do is donate your time and skills to a beloved cause and feel the satisfaction of making a difference firsthand. Through network for Good, you can access more than 80,000 opportunities at VolunteerMatch. 5. Think out of the (gift) box If you're out of gift ideas, consider making donations to charity in honor of the people on your holiday list. It's a great way to express the holiday spirit and show you -- and they -- care for those less fortunate. Sites like networkforgood.org allow you to send an Ecard to people notifying them of your gift in their name. 6. Check for security and privacy Confirm that the charity you are accessing online uses appropriate security measures. Before you enter your credit card number or personal data, look at the web navigation bar. If it begins with https:// (rather than http://) or has a padlock icon, you are on a secure portion of the website. Also make sure the site has a privacy policy so the organization won't be sharing your personal information with others without your permission. Check to see if you can make anonymous donations if you don't want to receive future solicitations from charities. 7. Hang on to your receipts Make sure you receive a receipt for your donation by email or mail, and keep it for tax purposes. When you donate through network for Good, you get an account that keeps a record of your donations and allows you to print receipts anytime. You also receive an e-mail confirmation of your gift that meets IRS requirements. |
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