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Crowdfunding: The Wild West of Charitable Giving

November 24, 2022

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Crowdfunding: The Wild West of Charitable Giving

Nov 24, 2022

"...[C]rowdfunding campaigns [are] the 'Wild West of charity fundraising... Good intentions mixed with hubris is a dangerous combination,' Styron said." Crowdfunding: Don't Rely on the Wisdom of the Crowd. ...

"...[C]rowdfunding campaigns [are] the 'Wild West of charity fundraising... Good intentions mixed with hubris is a dangerous combi...

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Don't Make Millionaires of Disaster Victims

Sep 30, 2022

One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected negatively by the exact same tragedy, sometimes receive no help at all......

One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected negat...

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CharityWatch Talks to D.C. News Now About Hurricane Ian Givi...

Sep 30, 2022

"One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected negatively by the exact same tragedy, sometimes have no help at all," Styron warned......

"One particular victim of a disaster can end up with $1 million or more, whereas people in the exact same situation, affected nega...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid to Victims of Tropical Sto...

Sep 29, 2022

As of Thursday, September 29th, Ian has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. It continues to barrel across Florida causing epic flooding over east-central areas of the state. ...

As of Thursday, September 29th, Ian has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. It continues to barrel across Florida causing epic fl...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Relief for Hurricane Fiona

Sep 23, 2022

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Hurricane Fiona reached Puerto Rico. As of Thursday, September 22, the Category 4 hurricane is barreling towards Bermuda with winds in excess of 130 mph. ...

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Hurricane Fiona reached Puerto Rico. As of Thursday, September 22, the Category 4 hurricane is...

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September is Hunger Action Month

Sep 18, 2022

September is Hunger Action month. According to the USDA, more than 34 million people (including 9 million children) in the United States are food insecure.

September is Hunger Action month. According to the USDA, more than 34 million people (including 9 million children) in the United ...

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'100% to Program' Claims Confuse Donors

Aug 04, 2022

Claims made in charity solicitations and marketing materials that promise 100% of your donation will fund charitable programs certainly sound enticing as you consider which nonprofits will use your contributions most efficiently. ...

Claims made in charity solicitations and marketing materials that promise 100% of your donation will fund charitable programs cert...

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Devastating Floods in Kentucky: Find Top-Rated Charities Hel...

Aug 03, 2022

On July 28, 2022, nearly one foot of rain fell across Eastern Kentucky and much of Central Appalachia. The deluge of rain quickly flooded already swollen rivers, streams, gullies, and culverts....

On July 28, 2022, nearly one foot of rain fell across Eastern Kentucky and much of Central Appalachia. The deluge of rain qui...

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Taxpayer Subsidized PPP Funds Went to Charities with Failing...

May 25, 2022

Many highly inefficient charities with histories of very low program spending and "F" ratings from CharityWatch received taxpayer subsidized PPP funds that could have been better utilized by other, much more efficient nonprofits....

Many highly inefficient charities with histories of very low program spending and "F" ratings from CharityWatch received taxpayer ...

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Donations Needed For Yemen & Afghanistan

Mar 22, 2022

Let's talk about Yemen and Afghanistan. As relief efforts have been directed to Ukraine, public attention has waned on two of the other worst humanitarian crises in the world. CharityWatch Executive Director, Laurie Styron, encour...

Let's talk about Yemen and Afghanistan. As relief efforts have been directed to Ukraine, public attention has waned on two of the ...

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Taking From The Hungry To Feed The Starving: Crisis in Yemen

Mar 18, 2022

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. ...

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Y...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid In Afghanistan

Mar 07, 2022

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the ongoi...

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Top-Rated Charities Providing Aid In Ukraine

Feb 28, 2022

Don't get scammed! Donate to legitimate and efficient charities aiding victims fleeing violence in Ukraine.

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Charities Helping In The Ukraine Crisis

Feb 25, 2022

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the violence in Ukraine.

Don't waste your charity donations on scams! Donate to these legitimate and efficient charities aiding those affected by the viole...

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Charity Con Artist Steals Oregon Woman's Property

Feb 18, 2022

High empathy people make the perfect targets for charity scammers. Hear one woman's story about losing 30 acres of her land...

High empathy people make the perfect targets for charity scammers. Hear one woman's story about losing 30 acres of her land......

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Non-cash Donations Obscure How Efficiently A Charity Is Real...

Feb 08, 2022

A charity might spent 90% of your donation on fundraising and overhead costs, but by running large volumes of non-cash donations through its books, it can make itself appear to be operating highly efficiently. ...

A charity might spent 90% of your donation on fundraising and overhead costs, but by running large volumes of non-cash donations t...

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Happy Holidays From CharityWatch!

Dec 23, 2021

Happy Holidays From CharityWatch! A year in review and some last minute giving tips for 2021. Non-itemizers can take a tax deduction for donations to qualifying public charities...

Happy Holidays From CharityWatch! A year in review and some last minute giving tips for 2021. Non-itemizers can take a tax deducti...

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Late Season Tornado Disaster

Dec 13, 2021

On the evening of December 10th – morning of December 11th, several deadly late-season tornadoes caused devastating destruction and fatalities across portions of the Southern United States and Ohio Valley. The twisters cut ...

On the evening of December 10th – morning of December 11th, several deadly late-season tornadoes caused devastating destruc...

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Happy Hanukkah! Best Charities to Donate to This Holiday Sea...

Nov 29, 2021

Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends and donors! See CharityWatch's Top-Rated list of Jewish & Israel charities...

Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends and donors! See CharityWatch's Top-Rated list of Jewish & Israel charities......

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Easy Prey Podcast: Advice for Donating to Charity on This Gi...

Nov 24, 2021

"It just becomes this cyclical cesspool of fundraising," says Laurie Styron in her interview with Chris Parker for The Easy Prey Podcast when discussing a common charity accounting trick known as joint costs. ...

"It just becomes this cyclical cesspool of fundraising," says Laurie Styron in her interview with Chris Parker for The Easy Prey P...

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Your Guilt as a Catalyst for Giving

Oct 22, 2021

Scammers and unethical, high-pressure fundraisers use a lot of psychological tricks and emotional manipulation to corner you into making impulsive donating decisions.

Scammers and unethical, high-pressure fundraisers use a lot of psychological tricks and emotional manipulation to corner you into ...

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Busting the Myths of "The Overhead Myth"

Oct 21, 2021

Before donating to charity, many donors want to know what portion of their donation the nonprofit will spend on programs versus overhead. And this makes sense. Charities and nonprofit fundraisers often reference two industry-...

Before donating to charity, many donors want to know what portion of their donation the nonprofit will spend on programs versus ov...

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Say "No" to High Pressure Fundraising Tactics

Oct 21, 2021

When we firmly say “no” to charity scammers, we can say “yes” to efficient and effective charities. ...

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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 05, 2021

As of the end of 2020, there were nearly 8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 5 years, according to the World Health Organization.

As of the end of 2020, there were nearly 8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 5 years, acco...

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