Standard 14: Charitable Giving

PFL 14.1 Explain civic responsibilities and opportunities related to charitable giving.

A. Describe reasons why individuals engage in charitable giving, such as personal reward, community improvement, and tax deduction.
B. Compare different ways in which individuals can donate to charity, including monetary gifts, gifts-in-kind, and volunteer service.
C. Describe how charitable giving can fit into one’s spending plan.

PFL 14.2 Analyze the importance of charitable giving.

A. Describe the impact of charitable giving on the entity receiving the gift, such as improved quality of life and emergency relief.
B. Analyze the impact of charitable giving on the community at large, including local development and improved standard of living.

PFL 14.3 Describe how to evaluate the authenticity of charitable organizations by identifying recipients, allocation of resources, and activities, based on information from watchdog organizations and regulatory agencies.