One of the most common questions we get asked is, “what are charitable donations?”. The simple answer is that charitable donations are gifts made by individuals, businesses, or foundations to nonprofit organizations. These donations can be in the form of money, goods, or services.
There are many reasons why people choose to make charitable donations. Some do it to support a cause they care about, others to get a tax deduction, and still others because they want to leave a lasting legacy. Whatever the reason, charitable donations can make a big difference in the lives of those who receive them. Therefore, in this blog, we have included some reasons why donations to charity make you a good person.
Reasons why donations to charity make you a good person.
● Giving to the community can only make you feel more wealthy.
Whenever you make a contribution to a charity, you will feel a sense of pride, wealth and class. If you are contributing to a charity, you are helping other that does not have an adequate resource that you have. Therefore, it will make you feel more wealthy and motivated to make donations every month. Not only that, but after making a contribution, you will also encourage other people to make a contribution.
● Your small donation can make a difference.
There are some people that hold themselves from donating to a charity, thinking their small donation could not make a difference. However, that’s not true. Established charitable organisations such as “Food From The Heart.” have a pool of funds, and your contribution is added to that pool. These pools are filled with small donations like yours that are used to provide food, shelter and clothes to those that are in need.
● You encourage others
The best part about making a donation is not a tax deduction but the value you offer to society. The importance of encouraging others to make a contribution is what makes you a good person. Because of your contribution, many of your surroundings start making contributions. Imagine every person in Singapore contributing only 5$; it can make an impact.
The Bottom Line
Donations to charity are not new, but only a few people contribute to them. Your donation can give food, shelter and clothes to those in need. And because of your encouragement, many people will make contributions. Thus, a better society can be formed.
Lina Mark is the Partner and Editor-In-Chief at Keulj.us. She loves technology and is always hooked on new technology in the market. You will often find her browsing the web for interesting content (mostly sci-fi and tech). She is addicted to movies (mainly action) and loves to read interesting books every once in a while.