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Paris unveils amazing new public art

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:10:08 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:17:27 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:54:16 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:02:49 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:00:39 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:58:24 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:50:16 +0000

Here are a couple of innovative ways that Americans are making a difference in other people’s lives this holiday season.

Unraveling the mystery of why we give, or don’t

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:48:15 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:46:37 +0000

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

admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:19:39 +0000

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.