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Articles on Wise Giving
It pays to know your charity. Groups doing similar work may use more than 98% or less than 1% of donations on actual programs. (Some expenses are always needed for fund raising and administration.) See the articles below for more information.

Wise Giving to Charities
       Ten ways to help ensure your donations are used well, by a leading advocate of effective giving. Some additional info on relief for disasters.

The Changing Role of Charities
       An insider's view from one of our nation's foremost charity watchdogs.

A Donor Bill of Rights

New: The Road to Regaining Trust in the Nonprofit Sector - 10 Essential Reforms

For this and many issues: Easy, Effective Ways to Influence the Press, the Public and Our Elected Representatives

The US Dept. of the Treasury provides information to help you avoid giving to charities linked to terrorism.

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Articles on Volunteerism

Ten Steps to Improve Your Community

Seven Steps to Become an Effective Volunteer

Volunteerism in America and Japan
       A look into American volunteerism as opposed to volunteerism in Japan by a Japanese journalist and college professor.

Promoting Volunteerism
       Ideas for promoting volunteerism in Japan, the United States and all over the world.

The Effects of 9/11 on Nonprofits

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Helpful Links to Other Organizations

Effective Donations - organizations to help you give wisely

Donating Old Computers Nonprofits rely heavily on donations; these are links to help you find a place to donate your old computer equipment

Volunteering - opportunities, links and resources

Places to Volunteer in New York City

Resources for Nonprofits - to help your work be more effective

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