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How to Both Vet Charitable Organizations and Avoiding Scams When Donating to Charity<\/p>\n
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Charitable giving of time, goods, and\/or money is an endeavor that many people find rewarding simply because they know they are helping others who may be less fortunate, or are helping further the work of a cause that is important to them. While some enjoy spending time volunteering and others like to donate goods that their charitable organization needs, many prefer to make financial contributions.\u00a0 In fact, charitable giving by Americans in 2021 is estimated at $480 billion, according to Giving USA\u2019s Annual Report on Philanthropy.\u00a0 Unfortunately, with a number that large, scammers appear to try to separate givers from their dollars. Here are some tips and resources you should be aware of to both vet charitable organizations and ensure that your donations are going to the charity of your choice.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s important to vet charitable organizations<\/a> before making a financial donation so that you can be comfortable in knowing that your funds will be used appropriately.\u00a0 There are various online charity vetting tools including Charity Navigator<\/a> and CharityWatch<\/a> which you can use to screen organizations. These online tools evaluate charities by analyzing details such as funding sources, spending, financial health, tax forms, annual reports and transparency. In turn, you can use this information to make an informed decision about which you choose to support.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Charity scammers will use any opportunity to prey upon your good intentions and steal your donations. A fake organization with a real-sounding name may contact you by telephone, email, direct mail, social media, or even at your front door. Scammers may have professional-looking websites and organization names that are similar to established charities that you know. \u00a0Watch out for red flags, including the following:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As you evaluate your options for charitable giving, remember to use caution in selecting organizations to support. 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While some enjoy spending time volunteering and others like to donate goods that their charitable organization needs, many prefer to make financial contributions.\u00a0 In fact, charitable giving by Americans in 2021 is estimated at $480 billion, according to Giving USA\u2019s Annual Report on Philanthropy.\u00a0 Unfortunately, with a number that large, scammers appear to try to separate givers from their dollars. Here are some tips and resources you should be aware of to both vet charitable organizations and ensure that your donations are going to the charity of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important to vet charitable organizations<\/a> before making a financial donation so that you can be comfortable in knowing that your funds will be used appropriately.\u00a0 There are various online charity vetting tools including Charity Navigator<\/a> and CharityWatch<\/a> which you can use to screen organizations. These online tools evaluate charities by analyzing details such as funding sources, spending, financial health, tax forms, annual reports and transparency. In turn, you can use this information to make an informed decision about which you choose to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Charity scammers will use any opportunity to prey upon your good intentions and steal your donations. A fake organization with a real-sounding name may contact you by telephone, email, direct mail, social media, or even at your front door. Scammers may have professional-looking websites and organization names that are similar to established charities that you know. \u00a0Watch out for red flags, including the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\nBe on guard against scammers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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