RE: WWJD (What Would justclickindiva Do?) : Ladies Of Hive Contest #1
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Very Technical approach and a concise financial giving plan too.
I bet you have been already supporting these organizations for some time.
You've done your homework @justclickindiva
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Yes, I have and I mention that in my content. Did my pie chart give me away, lol? If you notice, I mention that I've received full repayments from some of the ladies in the Microfinance Program from Kiva.
Anyway, I just wanted to highlight some of the things I'm doing now in case anyone needed information on them. Someone already responded to my post stating they would look into the microfinance organization, Kiva. With that said, I think I did my article justice if it benefitted even one person.
That's me..a true ARIES.
I read the whole thing.
I plan my regular giving as well to specific organizations and I am already somewhat familiar with the idea of Microfinancing individuals overseas but have yet looked deeper into it like so many others I come across.
Lately, many different people have been coming to my door to sign me up on various programs and I don't like making rash, uniformed and unreserched decisions at my front door. They are slick in the way they sell it and almost make you feel selfish or uncaring if you don't sign up immediately 'like your neighbors did.'
I'd prefer looking into those recommended from friends though.
You're like me on that issue. I get so many requests for funds it's unreal. I hate shaming in all walks of life. And you really don't have to go far. Family member do it also with the line that you have more than us and are in a position to give, so why not do it. It maddens me though when I see them squander their own funds on unnecessary items.
The only time I made a difficult decision to commit to funds was to send my niece to college along with my own children. That was a massive undertaking, but we got her through it with her graduating with no college debt. She was extremely grateful.
Instead of $100, I wish I'd win the Lottery so I could give it all away. Can you imagine how many people I could help?
Thank you for engaging with me on this issue. I appreciate it.
One other pet peeve of Charitable organization I have are those big National ones and when you examine their Financial statements you find they pay their managers 6 figure salaries, own business buildings, and even modern art. I prefer smaller more grass roots organizations that put their funds into the front lines than collect art.
Me too. I stay away from United Way. Their chairman was guilty of misuse of charitable funds. When I worked in a corporate job, we were pressured to give to UW through payroll deductions. If we didn't, our name went on a list for everyone to see. It infuriated me. At first I didn't know, so I donated through payroll. Then the next year I asked if I could direct my donation to a specific agency targeting battered women. They said no. So I quickly stopped my deduction and researched a local county women's organization to contribute to. I have also toured their facilities.