How Giving Back & Supporting Nonprofits Benefits You
By, Emma Pautler
Sometimes, the idea of supporting a nonprofit is just that … an idea. So many people like the idea of charitable giving, but when it comes time to actually support the organizations they love so much, they don’t actually take action.
Usually, that’s because they’re asking an important question: Is it even going to matter? That’s not a silly question, it’s actually super understandable. Donating to a nonprofit can feel like you’re sending your money into an abyss never to be seen again, and sometimes it’s hard to know if your contribution is actually making a difference. When people aren’t sure, they usually just don’t donate at all.
The reality is – donating to a nonprofit is hugely impactful, not just for the nonprofit, but for you, too. There are countless reasons why supporting a nonprofit is good for you as a person and good for the nonprofit as well. In this article, we’re sharing the top three ways you benefit from supporting nonprofits so you don’t have to worry about your contribution getting lost in the shuffle.
THREE WAYS YOU BENEFIT FROM SUPPORTING NONPROFITS
1. FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOUR FINANCES
When you’re bringing in an income, it’s important to be conscientious about how you spend it. Many people report feeling guilty for spending too much money on unnecessary things rather than spending their money on stuff that actually matters.
When you donate to a nonprofit, you will know you’re spending a percentage of your income on a good cause. It might sound silly, but for many people, this eases the burden they feel when they want to spend money on themselves. Rather than feeling selfish at that moment, you’ll rest easy knowing you’ve spent money on a good cause, too.
2. TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT CAUSES YOU BELIEVE IN
It’s one thing to believe in something and a totally different thing to take action. So many people spend time talking about and posting about causes they believe in, but at the end of the day, they haven’t ever taken an action to back up the cause itself.
When you donate to a nonprofit, you’re actually taking a stand for the cause you believe in. You’re refusing to just give lip service to a cause and instead, you’re supporting it in a very actionable, practical way. This type of behavior also tends to inspire others to join in, too, which can feel very exciting.
3. GET TAX BREAKS
Donating to a nonprofit isn’t just warm and fuzzy feelings – it’s actually great from a tax perspective, too. When you donate to a nonprofit, you can save your donation information and turn it into the IRS to get a tax break. This tax break can save you money on your taxes when you turn them in for the year.
Always be sure to get a receipt when you make a charitable donation. Most websites will walk you through how to track your donations or if you have someone who does your taxes for you, they can track this as well.
HOW TO SUPPORT NONPROFITS, TODAY!
If you’ve been thinking about supporting a nonprofit and are ready to get started, mark your calendars for Delaware’s Day of Giving, Do More 24 Delaware, March 4-5, 2021 from 6:00 - 6:00 PM. This is a 24-hour period where we come together to support local nonprofits. Click here to sign up for a reminder to donate.
Check out the wide assortment of local and national organizations (over 300) that are helping out in the areas that need it most.
During Do More 24 Delaware, your donation is totally secure and incredibly simple. Just go to DoMore24Delaware.org to get started. We know it’ll make a huge impact for you and the organization you’re helping!