13d ago in General discussion
🌪️ Keep Your Donors Safe from Scams Post-Hurricane
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, scams posing as disaster-relief charities are on the rise. The IRS recently warned about fake organizations targeting generous donors. Now’s the time to help your supporters give with confidence, keeping both them and your nonprofit’s reputation safe.
Here’s How to Protect Your Donors (and Your Organization) from Scammers:
1. Communicate Early & Often Make sure your supporters know the correct ways to donate. Direct them to your official website or verified payment portals. This can be as simple as a reminder in an email or social media post.
2. Guide Them to Verification Encourage donors to check your organization’s tax-exempt status using the IRS’s Tax-Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) tool. Adding this link to your communications is a small step that offers big reassurance.
3. Warn Against Unusual Payment Requests Let donors know you’ll never ask for donations via gift cards, wire transfers, or cash. Encourage them to double-check with you if they see anything suspicious.
4. Remind Donors About Privacy Tell donors you don’t need sensitive information, like Social Security numbers, for donations. Make sure to link directly to secure donation pages for peace of mind.
Protecting Your Mission, Protecting Your Donors
By staying proactive, you’re not only helping donors avoid scams, but also reinforcing their trust in your organization’s mission. Let’s keep their generosity safe—and your reputation strong!
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🌪️ Keep Your Donors Safe from Scams Post-Hurricane
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