The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Charity Navigator Stars Can Boost Donations — but Nonprofits Might Game the System

With multitudes of worthy charities to choose from — and the possibility that a poorly run or fake nonprofit might trick you into thinking it’s a good cause — it’s sometimes hard to know which ones to ...

Operation HOPE Earns 12th Consecutive Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

With 200,000 Nonprofits Rated, the New Charity Navigator Aims High, Falls Short

Last year, 11 million people visited the website of Charity Navigator, a leading player in a decades-long drive to help Americans make smart choices when donating. Charity Navigator rates ...
The Conversation

Charities can get a 6% donations boost when Charity Navigator gives them more stars – but to get there, they might game the system

Jennifer Mayo does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Mashable

Thinking about the best ways to give to charity? Here's where to start.

The world of online giving continues to grow — as does the movement to democratize philanthropy itself. Credit: Bob Al-Greene / Mashable Extending well beyond the holiday "Season of Giving," Americans ...
WFTV

How to Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations

One thing the best charities all have in common is that they allow you to easily see where your donated dollars are going. If you’re interested in charitable giving, an organization’s transparency ...