365daystogive's Blog

As I have mentioned before, on the days that I am unable to physically get out into my community and help out I choose a different charity to donate a small sum to (scouts honor, I am really doing this!)

So this weekend, due to some family friends being in town, I was unable to volunteer anywhere.  This left me with the task of finding a charity that I felt was worthy of giving my small donation to.  One website that I have come to again and again is Charity Navigator, “Your Guide to Intelligent Giving.”

They have a wealth of articles about different nonprofits, top ten lists that range from “Ten Slam-Dunk Charities” to “Ten Highly Paid CEOs at Low-Rated Charities.”  For people who are serious about donating with the peace of mind that their money will go towards the greatest good, this is a great site.  It is sad (but true) to think that there are still organizations out there claiming to be legitimate non-profits who funnel money back into the hands of the haves, rather than the have-nots.    As I was browsing it a pop-up ad told me that they were actually in need of funds to keep the website going.  So, of course, you know what I did.