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Charity Navigator: Thanks for interest in responsible giving

Thanks to everyone who has expressed interest in Responsible Giving. The idea for posting the link to Charity Navigator came from George Kobenschlag, who told us he found the site to be a great resource for qualifying a charity. He uses other criteria, as well, but finds this site easy to use, and an worthwhile check before handing over a donation.

The idea of the responsibility for doing the arithmetic before giving was reinforced by a conversation with another of Columbia's most charitable individuals, who said that he researches charities, though not necessarily through Charity Navigator, and has dramatically altered his giving. He said his tests were two: 1) Does all of the money go to the charity's program? and 2) Does this Charity's work begin at home. He checks whether the Charity's work directly helps the needs of his hometown.

For those who haven't visited Charity Navigator, CM would like to suggest this sampler from the sites Top 10 Lists: 10 Charities Overpaying their For-Profit Fundraisers. Your comments are welcome. -ED WAGGENER




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