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shotzette · 11-07-2021, 01:06 PM

Since we are at that time year when most charities start sending requests, I wanted to introduce everyone to a terrific way to make sure that your dollars are going to reputable charities.

https://www.charitynavigator.org/ , which I am not in any way affiliated with, is a wonderful way to vet charities and make sure that your money is being spent in a way that you approve of. This site will let you know what percent of each dollar goes to the cause in question versus high employee salaries or board member perks.

RetroGuy2000 · 11-07-2021, 01:20 PM

Thanks Shotzette! I have used Charity Navigator in the past.

shotzette · 11-07-2021, 01:36 PM

I learned about it during my years in the non-profit arena. It really came in handy when my MIL moved in with us. She was on a LOT of charity lists (they love seniors) and I used it to help her weed out some of the more shady/ineffectual orgs that were asking her for $.

Babalu · 11-07-2021, 05:18 PM

Surprised that MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Assn) received only one star. I volunteer for many events there and give them a significant amount of money. I used to work the telethon each year until they changed the format. I also patronized their events in NYC before Covid.

shotzette · 11-07-2021, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Babalu

Surprised that MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Assn) received only one star. I volunteer for many events there and give them a significant amount of money. I used to work the telethon each year until they changed the format. I also patronized their events in NYC before Covid.

Did you look through the details and find out why it was only 1 star?

11-07-2021, 01:06 PM	#1
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	Holiday Giving Since we are at that time year when most charities start sending requests, I wanted to introduce everyone to a terrific way to make sure that your dollars are going to reputable charities. https://www.charitynavigator.org/ , which I am not in any way affiliated with, is a wonderful way to vet charities and make sure that your money is being spent in a way that you approve of. This site will let you know what percent of each dollar goes to the cause in question versus high employee salaries or board member perks.

11-07-2021, 01:20 PM	#2
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	Thanks Shotzette! I have used Charity Navigator in the past.
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11-07-2021, 05:18 PM	#4
Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	Surprised that MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Assn) received only one star. I volunteer for many events there and give them a significant amount of money. I used to work the telethon each year until they changed the format. I also patronized their events in NYC before Covid.
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11-07-2021, 01:36 PM	#3
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I learned about it during my years in the non-profit arena. It really came in handy when my MIL moved in with us. She was on a LOT of charity lists (they love seniors) and I used it to help her weed out some of the more shady/ineffectual orgs that were asking her for $.