Giving

The Case Foundation: Why Don't People Want To Give?

Posted 11.09.2009 | Impact


From The Case Foundation: Well, the easy answer is that it's hard to make people give because people don't really want to. The logic is simple and co...

Everyday Grace At Trader Joe's: Who You Really Are

Dr. Alex Benzer | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Dr. Alex Benzer

You're born naked and you leave the same way. Can't take it with you, chief. And if the economic crisis of the past year has taught us anything, it's "easy come, easy go." You can't own stuff.

Why the Loss Leader Approach to Volunteerism is not the Answer

Evan Hochberg | Posted 11.05.2009 | Impact


Evan Hochberg

If volunteerism is to be a powerful driver of social impact and business value, government, nonprofit and business leaders must focus not just on more volunteers, but on more productive volunteering.

Tea Leoni: How UNICEF Became A Halloween Treat

Posted 10.30.2009 | Impact


I grew up under the impression that I was the best trick-or-treater in the whole wide world, because my grandmother invented it!...

Volunteering to Change the World: Top 15 Reasons People Join

Patricia Martin | Posted 10.29.2009 | Chicago


Patricia Martin

What drives people to pour hours of their precious time into charity work? There's a big carrot enticing many people to roll up their sleeves for charity -- a shot at playing a leadership role.

Math Is Not Hard: A Simple Method That Is Changing The World

Julia Moulden | Posted 10.24.2009 | Living


Julia Moulden

"Math is the easiest subject for kids to learn." Say what? Yup, that's what John Mighton believes. And he's got everything he needs to back up this counter-intuitive assertion.

Can We Afford NOT To Be Of Service?

Anne Naylor | Posted 10.25.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

We are designed for giving. When we do so, our lives come into a certain order, even and especially when things seem so chaotic and uncertain.

Shaq Teams With Toys For Tots To Bring Holiday Cheer

Posted 10.20.2009 | Impact


Shaq-A-Claus is coming to town. That's right, NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal is teaming up with Toys R Us as the spokesman of the annual Marine Corps' ...

Miller Lite Donates $200K To Veterans, Going for $500K

Posted 10.20.2009 | Impact


Miller Lite is promoting Veteran's Day in a significant way this year, with a goal to raise $500,000 for Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that support...

Kayleigh Crimmins: Six-Year-Old Sells Her Toys To Aid Local Police Dogs

Fox News | Posted 10.17.2009 | Impact


A six-year-old Virginia girl loves dogs so much she raised money to buy five bullet-proof vests for the Newport News K-9 division....

Healing the Spirit/Matter Split

Arjuna Ardagh | Posted 10.15.2009 | Living


Arjuna Ardagh

The greatest area of split and misunderstanding, which I discover among my friends and other writers and teachers, is the split between the longing of the spirit and material desire.

Hopenhagen: Your Passport To The Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen

Julia Moulden | Posted 10.13.2009 | Living


Julia Moulden

On December 7, leaders from 192 countries will gather in Copenhagen to determine the future of our planet.

Disney Offers Free Park Admission To Volunteers

Los Angeles Times | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living


The Walt Disney Co. today unveiled a new promotional campaign for 2010 to spur volunteerism -- even as it sought to boost attendance in its domestic t...

Brace Yourself for Pink Overload

Halle Tecco | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


Halle Tecco

We're seeing "pinkwashing," when corporations try to boost sales by turning their products pink in the fight against breast cancer. But will your pretty pink purchase really have an impact?

Women Moving Millions: The Girls Give Back, Big Time

Kari Henley | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living


Kari Henley

In the last 30 years, women's median income has increased over 60%, and more women are becoming educated, and dedicated to giving back. Their studies report that women are less likely to seek recognition, and more likely to want to be involved directly in the causes they support.

Another India Innovation: The Joy of Giving Week

Perry Garfinkel | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living


Perry Garfinkel

The new generation of proud Indians has been inspired by the great Mahatma Gandhi's mantra, "Be the change you want to see in the world."

The Joy of Giving

Deepak Chopra | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Deepak Chopra

Someone once said that permanent joy results when you can give away your last penny. Actually, the penny is only a symbol. Permanent happiness results when you no longer have a personal stake in the world.

Serve Your Way to Success: An Interview With Deremiah *CPE

Gail Lynne Goodwin | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Gail Lynne Goodwin

Each day we have unlimited opportunities to step forth with unconditional love for our fellow man and be of service to one another. These opportunities for kindness with no expectation in return often show up in unexpected ways.

Legacy: What About the Value of "Your Stuff"?

Rachael Freed | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living


Rachael Freed

Ethical wills are about values, not valuables. But what about the category of stuff -- of value or not?

Eunice Shriver: The Goddess of Giving

Russell Simmons | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics


Russell Simmons

Eunice Shriver working side by side with her husband Sarge Shriver on the now famous "war on poverty," which he began many years ago, is something that we should all be very thankful for.

The Legacy of Giving: Teens Practice Philanthropy

Rachael Freed | Posted 08.30.2009 | Living


Rachael Freed

People are more open about sex and death than about money, which may be our last taboo. Though challenging, let's look at the relationship of money, values and legacy.

Four-Year-Old Inspires Sustainable Business

Ode Magazine | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


Here's a story you might find encouraging - it's a story that makes it seem entirely possible for the entrepreneurial impulse to exist alongside fierc...

All Children Are Our Children

Lissa Coffey | Posted 08.25.2009 | Living


Lissa Coffey

More and more we are learning that we live in a global community. Because of the internet and ease of travel, it's easier for us to reach out and help children not only in our hometowns, but around the world.

Do a Good Deed in 10 Minutes Flat

Lisa Honig Buksbaum | Posted 08.14.2009 | Living


Lisa Honig Buksbaum

If 10,000 of you will open your hearts and invest 10 minutes your time to complete this survey, Soaringwords will receive a $35,000 grant from Hershey's to help our cause.

10 Charities You Should Know About

realsimple.com | Posted 08.13.2009 | Living


Each of these organizations has substantially increased its revenue, programs, and services in the last year, according to the nonprofit research grou...