Best charities for 2023 WalletHub: Robert Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed the biggest mistakes that people make when donating to charity and the red flags they should look for before donating money to a charitable organization. “Sometimes, we see organizations have adopted names similar to well-established nonprofits to solicit donations,” he said. “Before giving, it is advisable to learn more about the organization from its website and/or consult with watchdog entities like Guidestar and Charitywatch.” |