Questions about Scams in Nonprofit Industry, Where’s the Transparency?

Consumers donate over $224B each year to charity, demonstrating their compassion for making a difference in the world by giving back. According to a Times report by Stephanie Strom, fraud and embezzlement in the non-profit sector account for a loss of $40 billion a year, or roughly 13 percent of philanthropic giving.

How do we reduce the risks for fraud in the nonprofit industry? Non Profit Reviews with ConnectToCharity.com is one way address the question "Is this charity legitimate?" Independent reviews written by donors build trust and confidence for donors in the nonprofits they may donate to. Donors, volunteers and fundraisers share their stories for a nonprofit by writing independent reviews for over 1.5M nonprofit organizations. As nonprofit reviews are written, donors can easily research and view nonprofits and their rankings, compare nonprofits, while reading stories with the intent to make an informed donation to a trusted nonprofit. Share your story by writing a nonprofit review today, its free and together, we can promote transparency and avoid scams in the nonprofit industry.

One of the biggest challenges over 1.5 million nonprofits face today is “getting the word out about what they do for others”. This not only promotes their cause, but secures the future with potential donors in the industry. A recently launched online tool, ConnectToCharity.com, not only allows nonprofits to do online fundraising that can quickly become viral, but allows donors to review non profits and share with others the purpose of the organization’s existence. Promoting transparency in the nonprofit world is a highly valuable asset for the organization and its donors. Donors are able to make educated, informed decisions and know their dollars are supporting a trusted nonprofit. Nonprofits now have the ability to change a “perception” about their organization to a “reality”, share feedback from previous donors, and engage in dialogue with potential donors while strengthening their relationship with current donors.

ConnecttoCharity.com, launched in fall 2010, is a unique online tool that is not only user friendly, but offers a variety of resources for both nonprofit organizations and their donors. Organizations are able to accept donations online and connect with potential donors while strengthening relationships with current donors. Unique fundraising tools allow nonprofits to create a fundraising cause, integrate graphics, video, and themes. Furthermore, integration with Facebook is available with the click of a button to allow causes to become shared instantly and become viral.

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