How To Vet A Non-Profit Before Donating

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Ask friends for recommendations
If you have friends who are active donors whose values are in line with your own, ask them where they like to give, and what they like about the organization. It’s always nice when someone else has already done most of the research for you. You could also donate to a friend’s non-profit, if you have a friend you trust who is trying to do some good out there. Remember those smaller ones often need more help getting off the ground than the well-known ones.