Despite the economic downturn which the world is experiencing, statistics still show that charitable giving has continued to grow. In the US, for instance, a total of 499.33 billion dollars was donated to charity in 2022, according to a report published on Double the Donation.
Charity is one sure way to create impact and make a tangible difference in our world- whether in the form of individual donations or corporate philanthropy. But to give effectively and to ensure that your donations engender the desired impact, it is essential to understand some key considerations. Hence, Helpster Charity has curated a charity guide for you and other donors looking to make donations in 2025. These steps seek to help you give wisely and ensure your giving truly addresses critical development issues.
Charity is one sure way to create impact and make a tangible difference in our world- whether in the form of individual donations or corporate philanthropy. But to give effectively and to ensure that your donations engender the desired impact, it is essential to understand some key considerations. Hence, Helpster Charity has curated a charity guide for you and other donors looking to make donations in 2025. These steps seek to help you give wisely and ensure your giving truly addresses critical development issues.
1: Picking the Right Initiative or Cause
This stands to reason, as the first port of call for every act of charity is to choose a cause that is compatible with your interests, values and passion. This makes your involvement more personal and you'll be more passionate about the difference you're making. If you care so much about out-of-school children in West Africa, for example, then you should consider donating to charities solving that problem. The bottom line is to donate to a cause that aligns with your beliefs- initiatives that matter to you.
At Helpster, we leverage technology to ease healthcare access for vulnerable populations, including children, which makes for healthier communities. If you're concerned about easing healthcare access for the underprivileged, then you can consider contributing to the cause.
At Helpster, we leverage technology to ease healthcare access for vulnerable populations, including children, which makes for healthier communities. If you're concerned about easing healthcare access for the underprivileged, then you can consider contributing to the cause.
2: Learn About the Charity Organisation
After identifying a cause to support, you now need to find a reliable charity organisation. This requires some research on the organisation's antecedents, transparency, testimonials from beneficiaries, fund allocations and donor reviews. You want to donate to a charity that's transparent about their finance, impact and operations to ensure you don't get scammed.
Helpster has a transparency policy that allows donors track real-time the impact of their donations end-to-end. Detailed reports are accessible on the app and website to show how the donations are being used. You're certain that your donation is being used effectively.
Helpster has a transparency policy that allows donors track real-time the impact of their donations end-to-end. Detailed reports are accessible on the app and website to show how the donations are being used. You're certain that your donation is being used effectively.
3: How Do You Give?
When we talk about giving, what naturally comes to mind is monetary donations, and it's expected because cash has the highest percentage of how people support charities. Having chosen the organisation to give to, you have to decide how best to give.
It could be recurring donations on a monthly or quarterly basis; in-kind donations like volunteering, providing food or groceries, office supplies, etc; or fundraising- launching campaigns or using events to raise funds to support a cause.
At Helpster, you can contribute conveniently, either through one-time donations, monthly contributions or even volunteering. 3: How Do You Give?
It could be recurring donations on a monthly or quarterly basis; in-kind donations like volunteering, providing food or groceries, office supplies, etc; or fundraising- launching campaigns or using events to raise funds to support a cause.
At Helpster, you can contribute conveniently, either through one-time donations, monthly contributions or even volunteering. 3: How Do You Give?
4: How Do You Track Your Impact?
When you decide to donate to a cause, the goal is to make a difference, to create an impact. It's important to track your donations to ensure they're solving real problems. This will motivate you to contribute more and give you a sense of gratification.
Your charity should always give you updates on how your donation is being used. For organisations like Helpster that prioritise transparency, regular reports are provided to the donors from the point of donation to when the child has been fully treated. Beneficiary photos, invoices, receipts and other financials are available on the platforms for easy access by the donors.
Your charity should always give you updates on how your donation is being used. For organisations like Helpster that prioritise transparency, regular reports are provided to the donors from the point of donation to when the child has been fully treated. Beneficiary photos, invoices, receipts and other financials are available on the platforms for easy access by the donors.
5: Be an Advocate
To give effectively, you need to do more than your own donation. Become an advocate or ambassador of the cause. Spread the word. Talk to your friends and family about the initiative and how their contributions can solve real issues. Share posts of the charity organisation on social media. This can propel other people within your network to join the movement. More donations, more impact.
Ready to Make a Difference With Your Donations?
With the foregoing tips, be sure to maximise your giving in 2025. Join Helpster in providing healthcare access for vulnerable children and pregnant women in underserved communities across Africa and Asia. The process is transparent, easy and efficient. Each dollar donated gets us closer to saving a life, and you're sure to see the palpable impact.
Save a life with Helpster by donating here. Let's create a brighter future for indigent children who can't access vital medicare.
Save a life with Helpster by donating here. Let's create a brighter future for indigent children who can't access vital medicare.
