Requests for financial donations throughout the year can become overwhelming, and it's difficult to say "no" when you are solicited by a charity. Here are some tips for keeping your charitable giving under control and organized:
1) Set an annual budget, and stick to it. Decide at the beginning of the year what you are comfortable giving, and then work within that number. Keep a tally of donations so that in September, you'll remember what you gave back in February. You'll feel good about what you have been able to give, and feel less guilty when you have to pass on an opportunity.
2) Choose your favorite causes, and give to those. If you feel passionate about one cause or another, put your resources towards something that really matters to you.
3) Beware of charity scams. Not all organizations are truly charitable, and many will take a portion of your "donations" - even up to most of the money - and put it towards their own operating costs and profit. It's better to put money in a fireman's hat than fall victim to a phoned solicitation posing as a policemen's charitable group. Always research the charity or stick with the ones that are most established.
4) Toss repeat mailings and don't feel guilty about accepting unsolicited "gifts" (address labels, stickers, etc.) without making a donation.
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