{"id":29439,"date":"2020-09-17T14:18:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-17T18:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cccc.org\/news_blogs\/?p=29439"},"modified":"2023-01-11T15:18:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T20:18:13","slug":"can-i-trust-charities-to-use-my-donations-responsibly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cccc.org\/news_blogs\/legal\/2020\/09\/17\/can-i-trust-charities-to-use-my-donations-responsibly\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Trust Charities to Use My Donations Responsibly?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Authored by Curtis Towns, Head of Accreditation, CCCC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout Canada and the world, charities are doing incredible work. Whether it be relieving poverty through a local soup kitchen or an international relief and development effort, preparing future leaders through higher education, or supporting at risk populations through social service activities, charities are making the world a better place each and every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charities respond quickly and effectively to a diverse range of needs within society. Charities often operate with a tight budget, relying heavily on volunteers. Many charities operate highly efficiently, stretching resources to accomplish significant impact with a reduced cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By supporting a charity, you can experience the joy of giving and have a meaningful impact in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s article in the National Post<\/a> says Canadians are more skeptical of charities after the WE scandal, and COVID-19 has them less able to donate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the complexity of WE\u2019s corporate structure and for-profit arm is not representative of most Canadian charities, it nonetheless has left many Canadians wondering how confident they can be donating to Canadian charities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can donors know if a charity will use their donations responsibly? How can charities reassure donors that they operate with integrity and rigorous accountability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for ACCREDITED charities that demonstrate the highest standards of donor accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCCC has an Accreditation Program<\/a> specifically for Christian charities and Imagine Canada<\/a> has a program available to any registered charity. Charities accredited by CCCC<\/a> go through a rigorous review process to demonstrate adherence to over 50 accountability standards and earn the right to display our Seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On October 1st, our Seal is changing with our new CCCC brand. When you see this logo, you can give confidently and generously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Of course, not all worthwhile charities are accredited. To help you evaluate whether to support a charity, here are some helpful tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n