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Online Giving Tip 1: Know Your Charity:
Make sure you have the exact name of the organisation. Some charities or charity websites have names that sound similar and you need to make sure it is a legitimate non-profit.
Before you give online you should be familiar with the name and reputation of the charity you intend to support.
If in doubt check with your country's or province statutory body for charities.
2: Give to Legitimate:
Only give to charities recognised by the appropriate governmental body in their respective country.
Look for the charity to explain their tax-exempt non-profit (NGO) status in a FAQ or similar area of their website.
You should also be aware that some advocacy organisations are not allowed by law to issue tax-deductible receipts but you may still wish to support their work. However, the recommendation is to understand before you make the gift in terms of what type of tax receipt you can expect.
However, tax relief/recovery can be applied to donations from people who pay tax.
3: Feel Free To Ask Questions:
Any legitimate charity seeking your support via the Internet or offline will give you ample opportunities to ask questions and to learn about their mission.
You can learn a lot about a non-religious charity by asking for the Annual Return the charity files with the statutory authority each year or ask for a copy of their Annual Report & Accounts.
Nonprofit organisations registered as a charity are required by law to provide this information when asked. Non-registered charities should even at least produce, (and be able to supply), an Annual Report & Accounts.
Make sure you have the exact name of the organisation. Some charities or charity websites have names that sound similar and you need to make sure it is a legitimate non-profit.
Before you give online you should be familiar with the name and reputation of the charity you intend to support.
If in doubt check with your country's or province statutory body for charities.
2: Give to Legitimate:
Only give to charities recognised by the appropriate governmental body in their respective country.
Look for the charity to explain their tax-exempt non-profit (NGO) status in a FAQ or similar area of their website.
You should also be aware that some advocacy organisations are not allowed by law to issue tax-deductible receipts but you may still wish to support their work. However, the recommendation is to understand before you make the gift in terms of what type of tax receipt you can expect.
However, tax relief/recovery can be applied to donations from people who pay tax.
3: Feel Free To Ask Questions:
Any legitimate charity seeking your support via the Internet or offline will give you ample opportunities to ask questions and to learn about their mission.
You can learn a lot about a non-religious charity by asking for the Annual Return the charity files with the statutory authority each year or ask for a copy of their Annual Report & Accounts.
Nonprofit organisations registered as a charity are required by law to provide this information when asked. Non-registered charities should even at least produce, (and be able to supply), an Annual Report & Accounts.
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