Your time and money go further when they reach effective, accountable groups. Here’s how to choose well.
Check transparency
- Look for a clear mission, public financials, and honest reporting on results — including what hasn’t worked.
Look at impact, not overhead alone
- Low overhead isn’t the same as high impact. Ask what an organization actually changes, and how it knows.
Prioritize the affected
- Groups led by the communities most affected often deliver the most durable change.
Give in ways that last
- Recurring donations and steady volunteering provide stability. Spread support across both local and national efforts.
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