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See more contact infoParis unveils amazing new public art
July 8th, 2011
Categories: Art
Check out this fascinating new piece of public art in Paris. For more information on Greensboro’s own Public Art Endowment, click here.
U.S. donations not pouring in for Japan relief
March 18th, 2011
Categories: Disaster relief
Unlike the response seen following previous natural disasters in recent years, donations from the United States have so far not poured in for Japan relief. Found out why here.
How you can make different kinds of gifts
March 15th, 2011
Categories: Creative giving
Check out this article about different kinds of giving — and keep in mind, you can do this through community foundations, too!
Making use of tax breaks in giving can be involved
December 16th, 2010
Categories: Tips on giving
Unless your last name is Scrooge, you probably don’t give to charity just to get a tax deduction. But if you’re charitably inclined, there’s nothing wrong with taking advantage of tax breaks designed to encourage giving. This year, though, figuring out how to give wisely is more complicated than ever. Here are some tax strategies for the 2010 giving season. Click here.
Donations going digital: Mobile is the next step
December 16th, 2010
Categories: Creative giving, Technology
When people buy smartphones and tablet computers they discover thousands of software applications (“apps,” for short) that make it easy to buy, find, read, watch and hear almost anything they want.But there’s one thing they frequently can’t do with apps: Donate money to a favorite charity. Find out why and what’s expected to happen next by clicking here.
Faith-based fundraisers go with creative strategies
December 16th, 2010
Categories: Creative giving, Disaster relief
In times of crisis and natural disasters, many are eager to donate. But fundraising for chronic diseases and global troubles such as hunger or a lack of clean water can be more of a challenge. So faith-based groups have gotten creative. Learn more here.
Holiday giving programs work to feed people and their pets
December 16th, 2010
Categories: Uncategorized
Unraveling the mystery of why we give, or don’t
December 16th, 2010
Categories: Uncategorized
Exactly how the complicated workings of the brain stimulate or suppress giving and how families, co-workers and values affect generosity remain a mystery despite years of study. Click here to learn more.
Presents ready for troops, but need postage
December 16th, 2010
Categories: Creative giving
Charity organizations across the country have been collecting everything from blowup reindeer and hand-knit scarves to mp3 players and guitars all year long, planning to brighten the holidays for troops deployed far from home.The task at hand is finding enough money to ship the gifts overseas, organizers say. Click here to learn more.
Don’t get scammed when giving
October 22nd, 2010
Categories: Tips on giving
How can donors be sure their hard-earned dollars make a tangible difference rather than lining the pockets of impostors or real charities that misuse funds? Experts agree that taking a little time for research is vital in order to avoid scams and to support effective organizations. To learn how, click here.
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