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In their quick-takes on "making smart donations," media stories frequently tell donors to pick the charity that spends the least on administration and fundraising. To make matters worse, Charity Navigator seemed standoffish and unwilling to work with the field or adjust its approach despite some pretty obvious shortcomings in its methods.
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In 2010, Carlo made a commitment - to give to a different charity each day for an entire year. Thats 365 charities in 365 days. In the past year, with the help of donations from his fans, Carlo has donated over $4,000 to charities across the nation. Let the adventure of nonprofit and/or charity seeking and supporting begin!
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