Wise Giving
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Most donors contribute because they want to make a difference in the world. It is important to them that their contributions - of cash, goods, and time - are going to be used wisely.
The number one reason people support one nonprofit over another is trust. The number two reason is that the organization has effective management.For those two important reasons, we know this page will be valuable to you.
Being generous allows you to become a partner with a nonprofit, supporting their work and helping the community. Be a good partner by doing a little background on your rights as a donor and what nonprofits are required to bring to the table.
- Information Donors Should Know will provide you with links to the Colorado Secretary of State's web page for nonprofits; the Donor Bill of Rights; a Fundraising Code of Ethics; a review of tax incentives for giving and an informational overview from the IRS.
- Wise Giving Tips includes a note from the Better Business Bureau on things to watch for when making charitable donations.
- Tips for Family Philanthropy offers ideas and suggestions for families to engage in to develop traditions and values around giving back to the community.
- Ways to Give lists a broad variety of methods and tools you might choose for making donations - Now and for the future.
Check the Charity is a special program of the Colorado Secretary of State, the State Attorney General and the Colorado Nonprofit Association. It is a program to help motivate giving, while maintaining careful assessment and review of the organizations you hope to support.
Some donors are motivated to give to charity because they receive tax deductions or credits. This page will highlight several tax saving options that just might benefit you.
