5 Questions to Ask Before Your Next Charitable Gift

The Giving Season is upon us, and chances are you know have already noticed quite a few giving opportunities. Before giving generously to an organization, here are 5 questions to ask yourself.

1. How wide is the impact of this charity? Wide impact charities cover a multitude of care categories. Nonprofit organizations and charities who pour into their community in a variety of ways through a number of different outlets make a lasting and generational impact in their communities.
2. What is the local impact of this charity? The need to give is everywhere. Local community needs are rarely given screentime or media attention, yet the needs are there. Giving locally impacts the lives of our neighbors, plus it’s easy to get in touch with the impact of your donation. Local charities usually have fewer levels of administration and are directly invested in loving and serving the community you live in. What can be better than helping to improve the quality of life for your own city’s citizens?
3. Am I passionate about this? Giving is about more than a donation - it’s about generosity. As you consider where to give this season, consider what causes are most important to you. Lasting generosity is fueled by passion. Follow your heart when it comes to giving.
4. What are my donor options? Many nonprofit organizations and charities are open to receiving more than individual donations. Look for donations that accept corporate donors, individual donors, faith based donors and giving from donations.
5. Can I give digitally? Let’s face it - not a lot of us travel with our checkbooks anymore. Find organizations that allow you to give by text or online. This makes your transaction receipt easy to locate, your deduction easier to make and the whole process easy-peasy!

About The Holiday Fund

For over 75 years, The Greater Newark Holiday Fund has been serving Northern New Jersey during the end of year season of giving. The Holiday Fund exists to change the lives of individuals in Essex, Union, Passaic, Hudson, Morris and Bergen Counties. The organization is powered by generous donors like you who want to ensure a wide spectrum of impact on the well-being of community members through elder care, empowering services promoting well-being and youth-focused programs of our communities.

Your donation helps to support Family and Children’s Services, Foster Care and Adoption, Pre-school Programs, Elder Care, Parenthood Counseling, Nutrition Counseling and Food Donations, Support for the Physically and Mentally Challenged, Rape Care and Counseling, Domestic Violence Prevention, Financial Counseling and Direct Assistance.

As you can see, a donation to The Holiday Fund is a wide-impact decision funneling support to 11 outstanding and diverse social service agencies. A generous donation to The Greater Newark Holiday Fund empowers you with maximum potential this season.

This year, Make a Difference Where It Counts.
Give generously to the Greater Newark Holiday Fund via http://2016.HolidayFund.org