Donation Dashboard: Matching You Up With Charitable Giving

Right now, with the economy the way it is, many people have been cutting back on charitable giving. I know that even though I continue to give the same amount to my church, and to the local food bank, I have been wondering whether the money I give to other causes is really in keeping with my goals. And, with things getting a little tighter, it is no longer feasible for me to continue sending a $25 check to everyone who asks — every time they ask.

As a result of my confusion over what to do in terms of charitable giving this year, I was rather interested when I received a press release from UC Berkeley describing a new project called Donation Dashboard. Here is what the press release points out about how Donation Dashboard works:

The site, Donation Dashboard, quizzes users about their interest in a small set of organizations and then recommends a customized giving portfolio—one that’s scaled to suit each user’s available funds.

I really like the idea of targeted giving, and I like the idea of looking for charities and organizations that fit your values. And I like the thought of putting together a donation portfolio. It makes the whole thing more organized, and helps you better keep track of what you have done in terms of donation.

In the current economy, it is important to make sure that you are efficiently using every dollar possible — and that includes the way you handle charitable giving.

Image source: Donation Dashboard