Where Do You Give?

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is stimulating an important conversation through their “Where Do You Give” campaign. Noting that the connectedness of the world makes it as easy to give to a project 10,000 miles away as it is to give to your local food bank, AJWS is asking two questions: “Does the accessibility we enjoy through the Internet and the preponderance of information available to us actually make us better donors? And what is the role of those who provide guidance and context when information alone is not enough to inform wise giving decisions?” My experience overwhelmingly points to the value of trusted advisors and intermediaries like AJWS and Global Fund for Women (who are especially helpful when you are making international gifts to NGOs without fiscal sponsors or 501(c)(3) status). One thoughtful contribution to the conversation can be read here. I look forward to reading more.