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How you can make different kinds of gifts
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Check out this article about different kinds of giving — and keep in mind, you can do this through community foundations, too!
Donations going digital: Mobile is the next step
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
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
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
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.
Presents ready for troops, but need postage
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
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.
America’s billionaires spread the wealth
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Nearly 40 mega-wealthy people, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates, have agreed to pledge the majority of their riches to charity. Read more about this “Giving Pledge” here.
Teaching social justice to youth philanthropists
Friday, July 9th, 2010
The same grounds that sparked a civil rights movement marked the convening of a powerful cadre of adult advisors committed to engaging young people in social change through philanthropic giving. Click here to learn more.
Philanthropy in the form of a fat cash prize
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Not long ago, a wealthy philanthropist would be content with having a building named after him or her, or simply donating to medical research. But in the last decade, more of the wealthy have been creating prizes in hopes of drawing attention to a particular cause. It doesn’t hurt that their names are on the prizes.
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