With more than 1,500,000 nonprofit organizations in the U.S., how do you determine which ones to support, especially around the holidays, a traditional time for giving? Foundation Source, Fairfield, Conn., a provider of comprehensive support services to private foundations, has put forth eight questions that should be considered before donating to a nonprofit:Does the organization have a clear mission statement? Look for specificity. Vague and ambiguous intent ("dedicated to making the world a better place") often leads to vague, ineffectual action.
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