Charity Navigator's Holiday Giving Guide

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1. Follow Your Philanthropic Passions


No matter what cause you want to support there’s a charity out there that matches your intentions. Take the time to find it and confirm (not just assume) it offers the programs and services that match your charitable interests.

• Financially healthy organizations have greater flexibility and freedom to pursue their charitable mission.

• Charities that are transparent and accountable follow good governance practices are less likely to engage in unethical or irresponsible activities.

• Knowing the charity’s results is a critical step; after all, the charity’s ability to bring about long lasting and meaningful change in the world is the key reason for their existence and what you want your donation to be used for.


2. Ensure the Charity is Efficient, Ethical and Effective

Donors need to abandon this expectation, since each charity

must pay for costs such as postage, utility and insurance expenses. Instead, focus on supporting efficient charities that have a reasonable level of overhead (ideally 75% to programs and 25% to overhead).


3. Recognize that 100% of Your Gift Cannot go Toward the Charity’s Programs


4. Share Your Intentions and Make a Commitment

For a charity to be successful, it needs long term committed supporters.

Once you’ve made a commitment, be sure to conduct an annual review of your giving portfolio. If your charity can’t tell you what kind of results they created from your investment, find one that will.


5. Follow Your Investment

1. Follow your philanthropic passions2. Ensure the charity is efficient, ethical and effective3. Recognize that 100% of your gift cannot go toward the

charity's programs4. Share your intentions and make a commitment5. Follow your investment

Go now to Charity Navigator to pick a charity and donate.


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