Charity Navigator
Your guide to intelligent giving.
Overview
Charity Navigator is America's largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator. They provide free ratings of the financial health and accountability and transparency of thousands of charities. Their goal is to help donors make informed and intelligent giving decisions. While not a direct donor management tool for nonprofits, it is a key resource for donor insights and research.
✨ Key Features
- Charity Ratings (Financial Health, Accountability & Transparency)
- Top 10 Lists and Thematic Lists
- Giving Basket for donations
- Advisory System
- Hot Topics and Articles
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on quantitative ratings of financial health and accountability
- Widely recognized and trusted brand among donors
- Simple, easy-to-understand rating system
Unique Value: Provides donors with free, objective, and reliable information to guide their charitable giving.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Due diligence for individual and institutional donors
- Benchmarking for nonprofit organizations
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Nonprofit internal donor management
- Fundraising campaign management
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more simplified and financially-focused rating system compared to the more comprehensive profiles on GuideStar.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for public use
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