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Charity donations that make a big difference by Jay Daniel
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Charity donations that make a big difference |
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Most people that donate to charities chose a charity that is based in their interest. Many people also choose a charity as a way to remember a friend or relative. No matter what charity you choose, make sure you research the charity in order to find out how the organization plans to use the donations. If you do not know what charity to donate money to, then visit the Australian Charities Aid Foundation and choose one from the list. Donating to charities that are abroad can be risky, as verifying information on the social media sites or websites can be difficulty. There are several Australian charities that may also support projects or causes that you are interested in.
There are several Australian based charities that operate abroad, but are actually based in Australia. If you have been donating to a certain charity, the organization will retain your contact details for any future campaigns. Should you no longer want to donate to a certain charity; you can contact them and ask them to remove you from the mailing list. When donating to a charity, you can stipulate if it is a once off or ongoing donation. On occasions, charities will approach you for cash or ask you to buy a raffle ticket for fundraising. Such charity donation and charitable donations are either collected over the phone, door to door or on the street. One can also opt to support a charity through having automatic deductions taken from your salary each month.
Many businesses in Australia have a work place scheme, whereby the donations are taken from your salary and sent directly to the charity. Most donations gain tax benefits, whereby you can claim back at the financial year end. A charity must have DGR status, in order for people to participate in workplace giving programs. For businesses that would like to set up workplace giving programs, visit the ATO website and read the guide to workplace giving. One can also leave a bequest in their will, if they choose to leave their money to a certain charity. However, contact the charity and let them know your plans with regards to the donation.
However, donations do not necessarily mean cash. There are several ways in which one can contribute to a charity that include offering your expertise or skills, offering your time or donating clothing and other goods. If you are donating to an unfamiliar charity, make sure the charity is legitimate by asking questions as to what they support, where they are based, what the donation is used for, are the donations tax deductible and are the affiliated to other organizations.
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