If you prioritize helping others but are skeptical about the donation process, the Communities Foundation of Texas is offering a crash course in charitable contributions.

The five-week GiveWisely series and its two-day counterpart review how to select and evaluate a nonprofit, assess the community’s needs, and become aware of the challenges and rewards of philanthropy. Participants then will donate $500 to an organization of their choice.

Applications to participate in the series are available now until Dec. 1. Core series classes are scheduled from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 25-Feb. 22. The two-day course is slated from 8:30 a.m.-noon on Jan. 28 and Feb. 11.

Get all the details here.