A charity spending an apparently suitable percentage on programs, where the programs themselves accomplish little, is by no means a strong charity.

Charity impact is key. Getting to know a charity’s impact takes digging. Learn more about their programs and see whether the programs truly make a difference. See how the charity interacts with those it helps and with others focused on the same cause.

In this guide, I give you eleven key questions — the answers to which will tell you much about the charity’s programs, spending and focus.

Plus, if the charity’s answers to the eleven questions keep you interested, three next-level questions to dig even deeper.