Beneficenza sotto la lente

The Diocese of Milan has highlighted the need for transparency in charitable fundraising following recent concerns regarding how donations are managed. The report notes that while high-profile cases like the Pandorogate controversy have drawn attention, many social media campaigns use emotional imagery to mask unclear financial mechanisms.

Some fundraising efforts may turn one-time donations into monthly subscriptions that are difficult to cancel, potentially leading donors to give money to unreliable entities or risking their personal and banking data. Professor Marco Grumo, a business economics professor at Università Cattolica, explains that charity involves liberal donations of money, goods, or services for social causes without receiving economic benefits in return.

To identify reliable organizations, donors should verify the credibility of the entity and its projects, examine how funds are invested, and check financial reporting. Third-sector organizations must follow specific rules for managing collections and documenting all income and expenses. Grumo also advises that donors should be wary of organizations that use pressure or haste to demand immediate donations rather than building stable, long-term relationships.