How do you handle a generous mild to moderately demented 88 year old Mom living in a different state who responds with $10 to $15 checks to every charity solicitation letter. I don't want to take her checkbook away, but for a while there would even be two to three checks in one month to the same questionable charity. She particularly is on the list of those that send "gifts" and ask for a contribution. I get her bank statement on line to keep track and after showing her copies of the checks, at least for the moment it has slowed down. I am afraid she will forget again and start responding. She loves to get mail, and the more she sends, the more lists she is on to get more.
Animal charities are another cash cow. If someone wants to give to animals, they should give to their local humane society. That way the money goes to caring for the animals. The fundraisers for the national humane society only give a few pennies on the dollar for animal care.
I know people have to have jobs, but when I donate money I really don't like most of it to go to the fundraising company.