Life Fright

When I started my first full-time job, I knew that I wanted to give back and donate to causes that I felt strongly towards. But the question arose, how do I know that my donation is going to benefit the people I want to help? At that point, I had heard stories about CEOs of charity organizations taking up most of the donations for their personal use and after factoring in the cost of business operations and miscellaneous expenses, a very small percentage of the funds actually made it to the intended people or cause.

This made me apprehensive about donating. Not because I did not want to, but because I was hesitant about how to assess the many charities and non-profit organizations out there. I learned about https://www.charitynavigator.org/ which helps to evaluate these businesses through a variety of factors. Most importantly, it is a valuable resource for people like me who want to reduce the possibility of donating to a sketchy organization and be reassured that the money given will reach and benefit the intended audience.

What are your favorite charities to donate to? Do you know of other sources to help make more informed decisions? Leave a comment below!