Charities selling names of those donating
Before Giving, Check Out Charities and Their Policies on Privacy
By Ann Carrns
As the year draws to a close, many people are considering charitable donations. But before writing a check or clicking to make an online donation, it’s best to do some homework.
Many charities receive about a third of their donations during the holiday season, according to BBB Wise Giving Alliance, which evaluates nonprofits. And there are now more ways than ever to donate, via social media and mobile apps. But that also means there are more ways for questionable organizations to solicit money as well. And even legitimate charities vary in the way they protect donor privacy.
Some charities, for instance, may trade or sell donor contact information to other charitable organizations, or to marketing companies that sell donor lists, as a way to generate revenue. That’s why, after making a donation, you may receive mailings or telephone calls from other groups you’ve never heard of.
That transfer of information may put off some donors. Donors give money to one charity “out of the goodness of their heart, but then they feel bombarded.
Source: Press Reporter
