The Smart Generosity Blog
Practical guides to giving by credit card, where your charity receives 100% and you keep your rewards.
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Best Way to Donate a Large Amount to Charity: Card vs Check
October 31, 2026 · 6 min read
The best way to donate a large amount to charity? Compare card, check, wire and stock on fees, speed, tax treatment and rewards in one clear table.
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How to Donate to Multiple Charities at Once
October 29, 2026 · 6 min read
How to donate to multiple charities at once: compare giving accounts, donor-advised funds and bundled gifts, and see how to split one large gift cleanly.
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Are Credit Card Donations Tax Deductible? Timing & Receipts
October 27, 2026 · 7 min read
Are credit card donations tax deductible? Generally yes, in the year of the charge. Learn the receipt rules for $250+ gifts and what records to keep.
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Credit Card Points for Charitable Donations Explained
October 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Can you earn credit card points for charitable donations? How issuers code gifts, purchase vs cash advance, category exclusions and which cards fit best.
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Do Charities Pay Credit Card Fees? What $10K Really Costs
October 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Do charities pay credit card fees? Yes. See what a $10,000 card donation really costs a nonprofit, who absorbs the fee, and how donors can avoid the loss.
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How to Donate to Charity With a Credit Card, No Fees
October 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Learn how to donate to charity with a credit card with no fees, keep your card rewards, and make sure 100% of your gift reaches the cause.