How do you go about choosing which charity or organization should benefit from your hard earned money?

Most of us have contributed to a worthy cause at one time or another. How many of us, however, have integrated planned giving into our budgets? Many of us would like to do more; but often we don't, for a variety of reasons. "The Colors Of Charity: Pick The Best Charity For You" will attempt to help you develop a plan of action for planned giving.

Now You Can Streamline Your Charitable Giving And Get Something Back In Return!

We all profit from the work charities do, although we don't always realize it. Think of all the medical advances we have all enjoyed because money was donated for research. Think of all the children that have been saved by being provided life-saving medical care that might not have been possible had it not been for the generosity of others. How many of us have either lived in communities or known someone who has lived in a community ravaged by hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or other natural disasters? Does the Red Cross come to mind?

The Colors Of Charity: Pick The Best Charity For You Reveals:

* Why you should give without expecting anything in return.
* How volunteering can enhance your resume
* How your contributions can affect your taxes in your favor!
* How anyone can afford to give somethingand how important that something is!

The Colors of Charity: Pick the Best Charity For You will guide you through the maze of charitable contributions including how to choose the right place for your donations of time and money, and how to discover exactly what happens to your monetary contributions.

Table Of Contents

Introduction

Why Give?
People Need Help
Feel Good About Yourself
Make The World A Better Place

Who Should You Give To?
What Moves You?
Who Needs Help?
Your Own Community And Beyond

How Do You Give?
Monetary Giving
Giving Your Time
Giving Your Stuff

Don't Waste Your Money
Check On Charities First
Some Charities Can Generally Be Trusted
Church Giving
If It Sounds Iffy, Then Don't Give

Tax Considerations
Good News On Your Taxes
Keep Records
Not All Charities Are Tax-Deductible

Year-Round Giving
People Don't Just Need Help During Holidays
Local And International Giving
Get Your Hands Dirty

Start Your Own Project
Recruit
Get Supplies
Get Clearance

Don't Get Overwhelmed
You Can't Save The World Alone
Seek Help From Other People
You May Just Have To Be The Fearless Leader

Have The Right Reasons
Forget Being Fashionable
Do It With A Smile
Nobody Owes You Anything
Enhance Your Talents

Volunteer Jobs Maybe You Haven't Thought Of
If You Can Do It, Someone Probably Needs It
Introverts Can Help Too

Conclusion


The Colors of Charity: Pick The Best Charity For You lays it all on the line in simple to understand language; everything you need to know to check out your charity before pulling out your wallet. Get the inside information on any charity or organization you're interested in, including an accounting of every donated dollar!

Don't put it off any longer. Plan your giving by choosing a cause or charity you feel strongly about, decide how you can help, and monitor how your assistance is being used to positively impact the lives of others.


Now You Can Make A Real Difference!