5DONATIONSTIPS FOR MAKING CHARITABLE

COUNTNARROW YOUR SCOPEChoosing from 1.5 million nonprofits is no easy task.Consider, of those options, which causes mattermost to you. What are you passionate about that willyou drive you to engage with the organizationbeyond money.

POOL MONEY TOGETHERIf the amount you want to give to make an impact isnot enough, consider getting help from friends. Starta giving circle, and maximize the amount of themoney you raise as a group to create change.

MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIRGetting your children involved will create anexample of generosity and values that are good forthem to develop, and it sets a precedent for givingthat will likely to continue after your gone.

AVOID SCAMSNot every organization set up in the name of charityis actually doing the work. Check the organization’stax-exempt status, then assess their financialrecord, which will show how donations are used.

DONATE FOR IMPACTDetermining how much to give is also difficultbecause there is no one size fits all amount. Do yourresearch and find out exactly how much is needed toensure a positive outcome for the organization'sbeneficiaries.

BY JOHN PARTILLA

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