Giving to Charity

How Big Business Can Help Small Nonprofits Survive Tough Times

Drew Madsen | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Nonprofits, Recession, Nonprofit Grants, Corporate Giving, Giving to Charity, Nonprofit Financing, Charity, Impact News

Seven-in-eight nonprofits report they face increased demand for services this year, but 57 percent say they only have enough cash at one time to sustain their own operations for three months or less.

Read Post

Charity Study: Most People Think OTHERS Should Give More

Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Ron Sellers, Giving to Charity, Charity, Middle Class, Donating to Charity, Survey, Grey Matter Research, Arizona, Donations, Giving, Video, Impact News

By Mark Hrywna, The NonProfit Times Just how much money does someone need to earn each year to be considered one of “those people who have a lot ...

Read Whole Story

Monday Morning Motivation

Angela Perkey | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Service, Customer Service, Personal Motivation, Giving to Charity, Donating to Charity, Charity, Monday Motivation, Employer Giving, Corporate Giving, Donations, Employee Giving, Motivation at Work, Impact News

Have you ever felt less than motivated to go to work? For the vast majority of us, the answer is a resounding yes.

Read Post

Are The Wealthy's Giving Priorities Misplaced?

Pablo Eisenberg | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Philanthropy, George Soros, Giving to Charity, Bill Gates, Charity, Carlyle Group, Warren Buffett, Charitable Giving, David Rubenstein, Donations, Billionaires, Eli Broad, Impact News

The questions about the giving style of the wealthy come at a time when important social-service and advocacy organizations that serve low- and moderate-income people throughout the country are being forced either to reduce their programs or to shut their doors.

Read Post

Life & Happiness: How To Boost The Impact Of Your Charitable Giving

Laura Rowley | Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Charitable Contributions, Charitable Giving, Giving to Charity, Charity, Year-End Donations, Charitable Donations, Giving-to-Charity, Video, Fifty News

Do you know exactly where your charitable donations go, or how much of an impact your dollars make? How can you maximize your giving dollars so they d...

Read Whole Story

Charitable Giving Up Slightly But Still Ailing

Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: Charity Increases, Giving to Charity, Charity, Charitable Giving Up, Charitable Giving Up Slightly, Charitable Giving in America, Charitable Giving Goes Up, Video, Religion News

By Melanie Eversley USA Today (RNS) Charitable giving is trickling back up as the economy heals, but it could take years to return to pre-recessio...

Read Whole Story

Charity Group Brings Dollars, And Controversy

Posted 10.19.2011

Read More: Donating to Charity, Anti-Gay Charity, Charity Give Back Group, Giving to Charity, Charity, Christian-Values-Network, Religion News

By Lilly Fowler Religion News Service (RNS) Shopping for a flat screen TV typically isn't that controversial. Arguments may ensue over the best si...

Read Whole Story

What George Clooney Can Teach Us About Gratitude

Lisa Haisha | Posted 08.27.2011

Read More: Giving Celebrities, Giving to Charity, Giving Charity, Healthy Living Health News, Charity Wealth, Healthy Living Spirit, Giving Money, George Clooney Charity, Healthy Living News

In order for the money to come, you must tame your impostors -- those false sides of you that cause you to sabotage your efforts and repeat negative behavior patterns.

Read Post

Family Pledges $52 To Different Charities For 52 Weeks

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: 52x52, $52 in 52 Weeks, Giving to Charity, Giver Girl and Giver Boy, Giving Back, 52times52, Resolution11, Ny Impact, Impact News

A New York husband and wife are tightening their belts this year after making a New Year's resolution to donate $52 to 52 charities in the 2011's 52 w...

Read Whole Story

Americans Are More Generous Than Canadians, Eh?

Posted 05.26.2011

Read More: Generosity, American Giving, Canadian Giving, Giving to Charity, US-Canada, Impact News

Sure our neighbors to the north get credit for universal health care and delicious maple syrup, but it turns out the United States has a leg up on Can...

Read Whole Story

Be Liberal; Be Generous

Paul Begala | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Giving to Charity, Charity, Holiday Donations, Giving Back, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving 2010, Donating, Giving, Rush Limbaugh, Politics News

It is important to remember the liberal generosity of most Americans, especially when we are confronted with such hateful examples of the worst in us.

Read Post

How To Donate Effectively: Tips For Smart Giving

AP | MICHELLE CHAPMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Donating Tips, Charity Tips, Giving to Charity, Smart Giving, Donating to Charity, How to Give, Smart Donating, Charity Research, How to Donate Effectively, How to Donate, Impact News

NEW YORK — No sooner had the shock of Haiti's earthquake passed than Chile was struck. As the repercussions of both disasters continue, urgent n...

Read Whole Story

Ten Uses For Unwanted Holiday Gifts

Cathy Erway | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Recycling, Giving to Charity, Overconsumption, Gift-Giving, Holiday Presents, Christmas, Repurposing, Gifts, Unwanted Presents, Christmas Gifts, Green News

One man's trash may be another's treasure, but before you burden another by regifting, consider the following karma-friendly alternatives.

Read Post