As charities face inflation, government budget cuts and an increasing public demand for services, they ask you for more donations. Increasing numbers of charities use high-tech fundraising techniques. Mailboxes overflow with fund-raising appeals. Phone calls pour in from high-pressure solicitors. All this can leave you confused about which charities are most deserving of your contributions.
Most charities are honest and accountable to their donors.
Unfortunately, a few are not. AIP suggests the following pointers to help you give more effectively. Know your charity. Charities have an obligation to provide detailed information to interested donors. Never give to a charity you know nothing about.