Tuesday's Giving Tip: Investigate the Charity's Outcomes

Take the time to learn about a charity’s accomplishments, goals and challenges by reviewing its website and/or talking with its staff. They should be able to tell you about the quality and depth of their results as well as their capacity to continue to get these results, not just the number of activities or people served. This is critical step, after all, the charity’s ability to bring about long lasting and meaningful change in the lives of people and communities should be the key reason for your financial investment.

For more help, read our suggested questions to ask charities.