4 Ways to Become a More Effective Philanthropist

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We all want to make the world a better place, but it’s hard to know where to start or if your actions will even make a difference. Fortunately, it is possible for every single one of us to do good, no matter who we are – so today, I’d like to share four suggestions to help you become a more effective philanthropist!

Do Your Research

It’s crucial to do your research before supporting a charitable organization. While most organizations do great work, it’s unfortunately all too easy for well-meaning individuals to get duped by a bogus GoFundMe page or phoney Facebook post. Make sure you know where your money is going before you donate. Is the charity a registered 501(c) 3 organization? What are some examples of the previous work they’ve done? Can you verify their contact information? One stellar resource for verifying a nonproft is CharityNavigator.org, which also evaluates how effective organizations are in using their funds.

Find Your Passion

There are so many charities serving so many worthy causes, it’s impossible to help them all; so you have to narrow down your focus. What kind of cause do you want to support? Are you passionate about a specific topic such as education, human rights, or the environment? If you’re not sure where to start, the book Doing Good Better: How Effective Altruism Can Help You Make a Difference by William MacAskill can provide some inspiration.

And if you have a passion for an area that isn’t being served, think outside the box and fill that need yourself! For example, Matt Redhawk began the Matt Redhawk Giving initiative to support others in his community, giving private scholarships to young aspiring pilots to fund their flight training. What a creative way to fill a niche and serve a local need!

Matt Redhawk

Get Your Hands Dirty

No money? No problem! Charitable organizations need helping hands as much as they need funds. Volunteering can be a rewarding way to get involved in your community, do good and make new friends. Not sure where to start? Check with local community centers or churches and ask where there is need. Most communities will have homeless shelters, women’s services, LGBTQ+ centers, animal shelters, and other worthy organizations in need of helpers – so find one and get involved!

Know You Can Make a Difference – No Matter What

Perhaps you’re short on funds and time. But even if your schedule is too crazy to volunteer regularly – and your wallet too empty to donate – you can still make a difference! TheHungerSite.com has been raising funds one click at a time since 1999. All you have to do is click one button, and the revenue raised from their advertisers is donated to feed the hungry. They also have several other partner websites that raise funds for breast cancer research, animal rescue and much more. Clicking through all the sites takes maybe 60 seconds, so it’s not a big time commitment either!

What are YOUR tips for making a difference?

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I'm a British expat living on the north Oregon coast with my fiancé, Jai. Journalist since 1997 & blogger since 2008, this is my personal blog where I share my life adventures & favorite things!

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