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If You’re Going to Give—Give SMART—SMART Living Recommends Three Such Sites 12/12/11

By Kathy Gottberg
Filed under: Rightsized, Sustainable

Happy SMART Day Everyone!

Our last SMART Living 365 blog post suggested that we all reconsider or “rethink” the Christmas gifting process in a way that enriches both the giver and the receiver.  When any of us routinely buys gifts without having a clue what the other needs or wants, we are like sheep falling over a cliff just because those in front of us fall first.  If we want our gift to truly enrich someone we care for and love, it is SMART of us to stay awake, aware and conscious to their needs and motivations before making a purchase.  But what about a gift or donation to a charity?  What about if we want to donate money to a worthy cause in someone’s name?   How do we know what is “worthy” and where do we go to find out?   There are at least three websites that you might want to consider before making your decision.  They are:

GiveWell

Charity Navigator

Philanthropedia

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Kathy Gottberg is an author with seven published books and hundreds of articles covering dozens of topics in the last 35 years. Along with her books, her passion today is SMART Living 365 where she explores ideas and experiences that help to create a meaningful, sustainable, compassionate and rewarding life for herself and others. Beyond that, she lives with Thom, her best friend and soul mate in Tucson, AZ.

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