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How can I use CharityFinders to find the nonprofit I want to support?
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1. Simply type all or a portion of the nonprofit’s name into the "Search for the following nonprofit:" box.
2. Use Quick Search to specify basic search criteria, such as proximity to a zip code.
3. Use Advanced Search to specify advanced criteria, such as the % administrative overhead.
4. Type the URL of the nonprofit you are looking for.
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What can I donate through a nonprofit’s website?
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1. Cash (using a credit card or e-check) – even make your donation in someone else’s name, or designate your donation as recurring (e.g., monthly for 12 months, etc.)
2. In-kind donations (by creating an in-kind offer, fulfilling an in-kind request, or even posting an in-kind offer for sale in the nonprofit’s e-store – where the proceeds go to the nonprofit)
3. Planned gifts – involving wills, trusts, and life insurance
4. Investment donations (e.g., stocks, bonds, etc.)
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How else can I support a nonprofit financially?
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1. Purchase an event ticket
2. Pay membership dues
3. Make an e-store purchase
4. Sign up as a "thon" (e.g., walk-a-thon, etc.) participant
5. Sponsor a thon participant (e.g., with a per-mile pledge or a fixed donation)
6. Much more!
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Are there any other ways I can support a nonprofit?
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1. Volunteer
2. Apply for employment
3. Refer the nonprofit to a friend
4. Read urgent action alerts and take action
5. Register the nonprofit in your "favorites" list, then send a link to your friends and family, suggesting that they donate to these nonprofits in lieu of gifts for special occasions
6. Send e-cards
7. Sign up for their e-mail list
8. Leave feedback
9. Much more!
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Are my donations processed securely?
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Yes. CharityFinders uses the latest technology (including 128-bit SSL encryption) to protect all of your sensitive financial and personal information. CharityFinders also complies with the latest Visa/Mastercard required securty protocols -- called CISP.
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