Philanthropy

Philanthropic giving is an important aspect of many people's financial outlook-- and plans for a large gift or bequest inevitably impact their financial planning. The timing and nature of the gift can impact their tax implications, worth to the beneficiary, and legal constraints on the estate; these factors can outweigh even the choice of the philanthropy itself. In addition, the donor may seek advice on how to ensure the survival of their trust or foundation, how to enforce the terms under which the money is given, and related concerns.

GuideStar - Free service with information on the programs and finances of more than 600,000 American charities and nonprofit organizations, up-to-date news stories on philanthropy, and resources for donors and volunteers.
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National Charities Information Bureau - Provides ratings and reviews of charities based on their financial and management practices.
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American Institute of Philanthropy - A nonprofit charity watchdog organization that helps donors make informed giving decisions.
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Wise Giving to Charities - Ten ways to help ensure your donations are used effectively.
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So You Want to Donate to Charity? - This full-length article will take you step-by-step through the process of picking out a charity, giving to it, and getting a tax deduction.
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Charity Navigator - Guide to help donors make intelligent charitable giving decisions. Offers financial ratings of thousands of American nonprofit organizations and charities.
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Guardian Unlimited : Charity Management - Recent news regarding issues about charities and their leadership. UK.
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BBC Inside Out - Charity Scam - Exposes a company, Nightingale, that claims to collect for charity. The company targets bars and pubs of the south of England.
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National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) - The national repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. Its mission is to develop and disseminate high quality data on nonprofit organizations and their activities. NCCS is a program of the Urban Institute's Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
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ABCNEWS.com Investigation : In Giving to Charity, Let the Donor Beware - There is little regulation as to how much money must be used for a charity's stated cause, and con men and aggressive businessmen are taking advantage of this.
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Publicity Through Philanthropy For Writers - I am twenty three years old, have sold over four thousand copies of my first book in a matter of a month after it's release and recently been contacted for contracts with Random House and Harper Coll...
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