How to Choose the Right Charity and Make Your Philanthropy Count

| By Lisa Duffy
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The importance of charity ratings
Donors invest their hard-earned dollars in philanthropy with specific intentions—to make a meaningful difference in causes they care about. But how do you choose the right charity? Which organization will be a good steward of your gift, maintain high charity ratings, demonstrate measurable impact, and help you maximize your tax benefits? If your passion is …

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Top Seven Best Practices of HFOT’s Donors

| By Lisa Duffy
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Top Seven Best Practices of HFOT’s Donors
Our donors are discerning and sophisticated. They want to ensure their hard-earned funds are helping a legitimate and fiscally responsible organization, so they do their homework, often consulting and relying on the guidance of professional evaluators such as Charity Navigator. If you recognize any of these habits in your own giving practices, congratulations—and thanks for …

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DONOR TIPS: The importance of charity ratings

| By Lisa Duffy
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The importance of charity ratings
According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are more than 1.5 million nonprofits registered in the United States vying for donor dollars. Two important questions to consider when donating to a charity include: Will they be good stewards of your money? Do they have your best interest at heart? Donors must become educated …

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This is why we love our donors

| By Lisa Duffy
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As Valentine’s Day is a time to express affection to one another, we want to share our heartfelt gratitude to our valued donors. So, how much do we love you? Let us count the ways… You provide freedom: Once they receive the keys to their specially adapted custom home, HFOT home recipients regain the independence …

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HFOT receives 4-star charity rating for sixth straight year

| By Lisa Duffy
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For the sixth year in a row, Homes For Our Troops has received the highest possible rating of 4 stars from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This places HFOT in the top five percent of charities rated by the organization. As a valued supporter, you can have trust and confidence that we will …

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