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“Karma works like this, you give to a charitable organization that helps 1,000 people live a better life with your gift, you get the good karma of the betterment of those 1,000 people. If your gift of $1,000 goes to a televangelist who may not want to help others, and he just buys a pair of…” quote by Lee Vickers
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““Karma works like this, you give to a charitable organization that helps 1,000 people live a better life with your gift, you get the good karma of the betterment of those 1,000 people. If your gift of $1,000 goes to a televangelist who may not want to help others, and he just buys a pair of alligator shoes, then there would be no karmic payment back. It is important to analyze the ACTUAL good an organization is doing, that you give money to.””

Lee Vickers

About This Quote

Source Essay: Charity Evaluation, 2020

Effective giving requires assessing an organization’s real impact, not just its reputation, to ensure contributions produce genuine benefit.

In simple terms: Check an organization’s real impact before donating.

Key Takeaway

Research impact before giving.

Themes

philanthropy due diligence karma

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

educational advisory

When to use this quote

  • donations
  • nonprofit selection
  • financial planning
  • social responsibility

Key Concepts

impact assessment ethical giving

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria determine genuine impact?
  • How can donors verify an organization’s effectiveness?
A Different Perspective

Even well‑intentioned donations can be misused without scrutiny.

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