Before donating, make sure you’re making smart, informed choices. These essential giving tips will help you maximize your impact and avoid common pitfalls.
Before donating used goods, learn how to ensure your contributions truly benefit charities. Get tips on thrift stores, drop-off bins, and tax deductions.
Getting too many charity mailings? Learn how to remove your name from mailing lists and take control of the donation requests you receive.
Thinking about donating your car? Our Guide to Car Donations covers six key things to know, FAQs, and a list of BBB Accredited Charities that accept vehicle donations.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers the following tips for donors to consider along with a list of resources and interviews with BBB Accredited Charities that are raising funds for Ukraine-related relief assistance.
Get tips for donating to military and veterans charities with confidence. Learn how to verify organizations, avoid scams, and support causes that truly help veterans.
Ensure your donations to police and firefighter charities truly support first responders and your community. Learn how to avoid misleading appeals.
Get smart about charity telemarketing calls. Learn key questions to ask, how to verify legitimacy, and how to opt out of future calls.
Charity sweepstakes offer a chance to win prizes while supporting a cause. Learn what to look for to ensure transparency and trustworthiness.
Thinking about child sponsorship? Learn how these programs work, how funds are used, and what questions to ask before committing to a donation.
Learn about properly deducting charitable contributions on your taxes. Get key tips on eligibility, record-keeping, and IRS requirements.
When disaster strikes, generosity matters. Learn how to donate effectively, avoid scams, and support trusted disaster relief organizations.
Cuando ocurre un desastre, la generosidad es clave. Aprenda a donar de manera efectiva, evitar fraudes y apoyar organizaciones de ayuda confiables.
Planned giving allows you to support a charity in the future through your will or other financial arrangements. Learn key tips to help you plan ahead.