Crisis giving

By rahmat hidayat

Monday, March 21, 2022

stgt.xtgem.com -- I hope this email finds you well. As I'm sure you can attest to, times of crisis often bring out the best in people. It's heartening that many, maybe yourself included, donate to provide relief and recovery to those who need it most.  In emotional times, it's important to not to forget to give intelligently. That's why I'm sharing some tips that you can use to find and support trustworthy nonprofits that are responding in Ukraine and the surrounding areas, as well as for any future crisis. Give with your heart, but also give with your head. Do your due diligence and consider using our ratings and information to make sure you can give with confidence. We strongly encourage you to support a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a proven track record. They ensure more accountability than personal fundraisers and your gift will be tax-deductible.    Support trustworthy, impactful nonprofits with a strong commitment to financial health and accountability and transparency. Our Impact & Results, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons (when available) will provide you with additional insight into a nonprofit's capacity to achieve its mission.   Avoid high-pressure situations. It's okay to take some time to determine how and where you want to give. Use caution when giving over the phone or in-person.   Look for a clear, articulated strategy for how the nonprofit is responding to the crisis. For example, are they equipped to deliver humanitarian goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively through authorized parameters? Does the organization have a dedicated fund, which allows your donation to go specifically to that relief effort? A dedicated fund means you can restrict your giving to a specific purpose.   Donate through a trusted source. Be wary when clicking links on social media or email. Donating directly through the organization's site or via a trusted tool like our Giving Basket is safer. Additionally, donating using a credit card or PayPal provides you with added protection compared to donating with wire transfers. We hope you find these tips helpful as you navigate how to give in response to current and future crises. Please consider forwarding this email to your loved ones so they can make sure their hard-earned dollars are doing the most good.  Thanks for your commitment to impactful giving. It's an honor to serve you. Warmly, Kyle P.S. In case you missed it, here's our list of highly rated nonprofits involved in humanitarian relief, recovery, and peace-building efforts in Ukraine and the surrounding areas. Kyle Gardner, CFRE (he/him) | Director of Direct Response CHARITY NAVIGATOR | Your Guide to Intelligent Giving  www.CHARITYNAVIGATOR.org Copyright © 2022 Charity Navigator, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to be notified when we publish new ratings, about ways to stay informed with your philanthropy, and to receive other timely updates from Charity Navigator. Our physical address is: Charity Navigator 299 Market Street, Suite 250 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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