Give Smart

I am a firm believer that everyone should give what they can to help those in need - whether it is money, donations of food or clothing, or giving up their own time. However, I think it is equally important to make sure that we know where our money or gifts are going. There are several websites which provide information on charities to help with investigation, including Give.org and CharityNavigator.org.

I also recommend checking out the Top 10 Best Practices of Savvy Donors and this article for some information to consider on abuses to avoid. For some additional insight, check out the blog of the Charity Navigator president.