When giving to nonprofits, it can seem like your money goes into a black hole and is never to be seen again after you write the check. It’s important to understand what type of impact your donation can have for several reasons. First, it gives you an incentive to keep on giving. If you know your money is actually making an impact, you’ll want to continue donating. Second, you can help keep the nonprofits and causes you support accountable for creating results.
There are several websites that can provide insight into the impact that your donations are having. You owe it to yourself and the nonprofits you support to understand where your money is making a difference. Check out these sites:
Charitynavigator.org
Guidestar.org
