Donors and Volunteers- Nonprofits
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American Institute of Philanthropy
Along with "tips for giving wisely," the Institute rates charities according to the proportion of money spent on direct services compared to administrative costs. The best-operated organizations serving the most popular causes (animal rights, child welfare, the environment, etc.) are listed here.
Americorps
Volunteer opportunities and ideas in your community.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Evaluations of organizations for their fundraising, management, and public accountability help people decide where they will do their giving.
Cost of Contribution Calculator
https://www.schwabcharitable.org/maximize-your-impact/structure-your-giving
Guides to figuring the tax savings donors may realize by contributing to charities. This calculator helps you decide how much to give to maximize impact and tax savings.
Guidestar Donor's Guide to the Charitable Universe
This database of more than 1.8 million U.S. nonprofit organizations includes advice to donors and IRS 990 reporting form information: assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures.
Idealist
It is possible to search for nonprofits worldwide with websites, and well as to see their opportunities for volunteering and employment. With English, Spanish, and Portuguese language options.
Network for Good
Search for and donate to more than 1 million charities. Offers tax tips, as well as tips on giving wisely and safely. Lists several sites where donors can give non-cash gifts.
Sharing the Wealth: Charitable Giving in Prosperous Times
https://access.minnesota.publicradio.org/civic_j/giving/
With statistics about giving to charities, profiles of donors and how they selected which organizations to support, a personal giving calculator, and additional advice for donors, this site from Minnesota Public Radio promises to help you "find out how you can make a difference." Originally written in 2000.
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