{"id":386,"date":"2014-02-26T21:11:41","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T21:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/givinglife.canadahelps.org\/?p=386"},"modified":"2024-10-31T16:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T20:57:44","slug":"how-much-should-you-give","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canadahelps.org\/en\/giving-life\/giving-strategy\/how-much-should-you-give\/","title":{"rendered":"How much should you give?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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People often ask, \u201cHow much should I give to charity?\u201d<\/p>\n

The amount you decide to give is a personal decision and depends on your circumstances, but the simple answer is this: give as much as you can. There is always great need, and charities across the country struggle to raise funds. Here are a few of the things you\u2019ll want to consider:<\/p>\n

Have you made a giving plan?<\/b> <\/span>Taking the time to make a strategy about who to give to is the first step in deciding how much to give. Think about the causes you\u2019re passionate about, and research organizations that fit your criteria. Do you want to support charities that work locally or globally? Do you want to support one charity or many?<\/p>\n

Learning about all the incredible charities out there and the difference they make in the world is really inspiring and can change your lens on life \u2013 it also makes planning your giving a really satisfying experience!<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided who to support, you\u2019ll need to decide how much you can give.<\/p>\n

Start with 1% of your income.<\/b><\/span> \u00a0If you\u2019re new to charitable giving, 1% is a great place to start.\u00a0 Deciding to give a percentage of your income allows you to give what you can, even if your income changes.\u00a0 If you already give and live quite comfortably, challenge yourself to give an additional 1%. Often, the more you give, the more you realize you can afford!<\/p>\n

Set-up automatic monthly giving<\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0It\u2019s easier to give more when you do it in small amounts. It\u2019s just like buying your morning coffee: once you\u2019re used to it, you don\u2019t even think about it! Regular donations also make your expenses more predictable, and also help charities better plan their spending because they have reliable income.<\/p>\n

Think of all the ways you can give.<\/span> \u00a0<\/b>Giving comes in all shapes and sizes and it all helps. Here are three ways to give you may not have considered:<\/b><\/p>\n