Giving Compass' Take:

• Practicing high impact philanthropy can ensure that donors end-of-the-year gifts reflect more than just generosity and good intentions. Instead, they can be the start of year-round social impact.

• How can donors dive deeper into their giving and blend high impact philanthropy with social impact? 

• Learn what questions you should be asking yourself about philanthropy.

The end of the year is giving season, and that includes charitable giving. Why do donors give? Because someone asks us. Or we give because of social pressure, to honor a loved one, to thank an organization that influenced us. But often we’re moved to give because we want to make a difference in the world.

Once a donation is out of your hands, it’s up to the nonprofits you fund to put it to work to make a meaningful impact. You can give confidently when you follow these steps:

  1. Focus on your goals
  2. Do a little research
  3. Think “bang for your buck”

Read the full article about year-long philanthropy by Katherina Rosqueta at the Inquirer.