According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report on terrorism financing, charities and nonprofit...

Collect donations from various sources, and their primary objective is philanthropy and social wellbeing

Are usually legitimate establishments and will not use the funds collected through donation for the profit of individuals or entities

Have a global presence that provides a framework for national and international operations and financial transactions that are often in or near areas most exposed to terrorist activity

Enjoy the public trust and have access to considerable sources of funds, and their activities are often cash intensive