One of the easiest ways to make sure that your contributions are being used to accomplish specific projects and campaigns is to give to those specific projects and campaigns. Many online donation forms will either have an option to donate to a particular facet of the organization or will have a separate donation form for initiatives like events, projects, capital campaigns, etc. While you likely won’t be able to track your donation down to the penny, you can talk to staff members and leaders within a nonprofit organization to discuss the best option or project for your contribution to go toward.

Acknowledgements and gratitude are central to a strong donor/nonprofit relationship. If you give to an organization that treats you like an ATM or wallet instead of an individual, it might be time to rethink your connection to that nonprofit. Additionally, the donation acknowledgements that you receive can be used as donation receipts when filing your taxes. You wouldn’t want to miss out on the tax benefits of donating because of a less-than-amazing relationship with a nonprofit. Give to organizations that care about you as well as the people, communities, and animals they serve.

Most donation forms will include security logos on their donation form to ensure donors that their personal information doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. Online giving is quickly becoming one of the easiest ways to donate to a nonprofit. Rest assured that your credit card and personal data is safe by giving on a secure donation form that follows PCI standards.