A global day of giving

Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday) falls this year on Dec. 3. It is a worldwide day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

On Dec. 3, join the movement and give – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.

Perhaps you have seen an organization on social media that you would like to donate to but are not exactly sure where your funds ill be going. Charity Navigator provides financial ratings and has data on thousands of charities.

Charity Navigator was launched in spring 2001 by John P. (Pat) Dugan, a wealthy pharmaceutical executive and philanthropist. The group’s mission was to help  “ …donors make informed giving decisions and enabling well-run charities to demonstrate their commitment to proper stewardship” of donor dollars.

The site also features opinion pieces (articles and two blog sites) by Charity Navigator experts, donation tips, and top-10 and bottom-10 lists that rank efficient and inefficient organizations in a number of categories. Annually, Charity Navigator conducts a national study to determine and analyze any statistical differences that exist in the financial practices of charities in metropolitan markets across America.

The service is free, and the site is navigable by charity name, location, or type of activity. Charity Navigator is a 501(c)(3) organization that accepts no advertising or donations from the organizations it evaluates.

Happy giving!

 

 

 

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