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  • Why You Shouldn’t Judge Nonprofits by Their Overhead Costs

    Why You Shouldn’t Judge Nonprofits by Their Overhead Costs

    How do you choose which nonprofits deserve your money or volunteer hours? Nobody wants their donations to enrich some overpaid CEO’s pockets, so we’ve often been told to steer clear of organisations that spend too much on overhead. Our own charity-giving advice has cited the rule of thumb that 20% overhead is plenty — but…