Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Factors To Consider Before Offering Special Olympics Donations

By Patricia Jackson


Offering donations is done in different ways depending on their purposes. The contributions help to reach persons, who are not in a position to achieve their goals or even their talent. For that reason, Special Olympics Donations are made by volunteers who are ready to support people with skills but are not in a position to exploit them due to financial problem. Before a volunteer makes a step of giving out his or her donations, the following things should be put into considerations.

One should ensure that the donations given are not used in profit-making business. Most organization take advantage of the gifts given to start other business that is profitable to them. Most if the individuals in power benefit more than the needy persons. Make a follow up on the database of the organization and be curious to know how they work.

To ensure the money you are giving will make a difference in society, inquire on how the organization you are donating to spend their money. The efficient organization spends more than seventy percent of their money on their budgeted programs and services and the remaining on administration. The productivity of the charity is indicated by higher spending ratio. Information about the spending can be found from annual organization data or monthly accountability figures in charity navigator website. Further, request the organization you are offering to, so as to take you through their current report.

Be interested to know the mission of that particular organization you want to be contributing your donations. The information about their mission is mostly found on the website. It should be well detailed, and if an ambiguous language is used, an interpretation should be given. Additionally, one can seek clarification in case there is any form of misunderstanding from the manager.

The management should be open on their accountability and transparency practices. The governing board should include not less than six members, who are independent of the organization for complete critical analysis. The donations should not be used in irresponsible activities. A transparent organization should have nothing to hide and therefore ready to share information publicly. It becomes hard for resource donated to be mismanaged.

The accomplishments of organizations assure you their effectiveness in their activities. To be confident on their efficiency the team should always include the third party who will be involved in assessing their programs and how finances are utilized. Further, by making the follow-up, you will be able to know the much the organization can manage.

It is essential to be in contact with the people you benefit. Inquire if you can acquire their contact and email addresses. By so doing the organization will ensure that they work appropriately without misusing the resources. Keep in touch with them to know if they get the right share without discrimination. More or so, if any problem in distribution of resources arises, you as the contributor should consult with the officials in a program.

If you consider the above factors, you will be in a position to decide the where to offer your donations and the amount you will give out. A better feeling and confidence is experienced since you will be sure of not investing in a scum or ineffective organization. Give your donation to organizations that are worth their salts.




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