Comments on: What is the Most Effective Way to Donate Money?

By: Credit Card Offers

Credit Card Offers — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:09:35 +0000

Another great way is to donate something specific rather than money. I recently donated some ALCS tickets to Make a Wish. Gives you a good feeling to directly give to someone, rather than hand over cash to an organization, even if it is a good cause.

By: Credit Cards

Credit Cards — Thu, 03 May 2007 09:38:11 +0000

Sometimes we forget that the best way to donate to charity is via our time, then our money.

Consider this, volunteer your time with a charity, get to know the work they do and the behind the scenes goings on. Then do some homework on where the funds are going…

Point being that sometimes the best way to contribute is give of yourself. Money is not everything. Get out there, get involved.

Most of the money that seemingly gets mis-appropriated is spent on paying for labor. Take the labor component out of the equation by giving your time. Something for you to ponder…

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Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:55:29 +0000

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By: KMull

KMull — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:55:37 +0000

Hmm, not sure I agree with the check thing. Depends on the non-profit. Some have to pay for people to open all of those envelopes and run to the bank. I know that is how it is with Campus Outreach.

By: anonymoustroll

anonymoustroll — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:36:04 +0000

The most effective way to “donate” money, of course, is to spend it.

By: FMF

FMF — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:25:52 +0000

I always check a charity out at Charity Navigator to make sure they aren’t spending a boatload on administrative costs.

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