It
appears that people are becoming more generous every year. Statistics
show that Americans gave about $335.17 billion to charities,
foundations, and other nonprofit groups in 2013, which is a 4.4
percent improvement over 2011’s numbers. If you’re interested in
supporting a particular cause, choosing eBay Giving Works as your
intermediary can yield even better results.
Through
our auctions, you can rest easy knowing that the money you donate to
charity is guaranteed to reach the right people. If you have problems
deciding which nonprofit to support, though, consider some of these
tips:
First,
do a little soul-searching and become clear on your beliefs and
advocacies. Do you care about the environment more than economic
development? Have you lost a loved one from a rare,
presently-incurable disease? There are plenty of groups who truly
believe in these causes and could certainly use your support.
Second,
be absolutely sure that the nonprofit in question is legitimate.
Visit their website or check with your local business agencies to see
if the charities or foundations you’re about to donate to are
indeed what they say they are.
Lastly,
review the non-profit’s programs, goals, and achievements so that
you’ll know how you can help them in the future. If they’ve
hosted fundraising marathons before, you can help further by
participating in the next run.
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eBay's team got to work building a fundraising program that could unleash the widespread generosity of its broad online community.
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