Donating this season? Get your give’s worth.
January 11, 2012 by Jackson Beirne · Leave a Comment
Call me a softy, but so many news stories this holiday season have had me in awe at Americans’ potential for kindness. Charitable donations are ticking back up despite the fact that many of the givers are still struggling themselves, and anonymous do-gooders are dropping by layaway counters to pay for the Christmas presents set aside by families worse-off than themselves. I’m absolutely loving the giving spirit! Here’s how to make sure any money you give really works for you.
Make sure the organization will use your money wisely. Check out free reports from the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (look for organizations designated with the blue and white “BBB Accredited Charity Seal”) and Charity Navigator (check for organizations that have at least three stars). You want t