Friday
February 13, 2009
We’ve all been there. We sign up for a fun run, a read-a-thon, or a bike ride for our favorite charity, hoping to raise thousands for a worthy cause. But the donations seem to trickle in slowly, and don’t add up to much.We could all learn something f...
When you give money to a charity, it can be tough to know what happens to your donation after it’s left your wallet. Will it go directly towards purchasing a new cow for a family in Kenya, as you’d been told—or will your hard-earned money all...
Peter Alderman was only 25 when he died in the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Young, vivacious, and loved by many, Peter was the bright center of the Alderman family. Instead of surrounding themselves in the grief of such a profound ...
Want to help your favorite charity raise money? You could take part in a charity marathon or bike ride—but some of us aren’t cut out for long distances, and you’re not a huge fan of begging your family and friends to make pledges. But what if y...
Whether you’re shopping for a friend who has everything or a relative you only see once a year, choosing the right gift can often be a tricky business. That’s why some gift-givers choose to make a donation in the recipient’s name instead of pas...
In today’s abysmal economy, most of us are so discouraged by our plummeting retirement portfolios that we’re hard-pressed to buy a dinner out, much less donate our extra cash to a good cause. Not financial adviser Brad Dugdale of Coeur d’Alene,...
The New Year’s just begun, and you’ve probably already broken some of your resolutions. So why not try something simple that you can stick to—a resolution that will help both yourself and the world around you? By making a commitment to donate t...
It can be a great honor to be a part of nonprofit organization’s board of directors—but before making a commitment, it’s worth considering everything that’s involved in serving on an organization’s board. Being a member of a board o...
Thursday
February 12, 2009
There are many nonprofit groups that allow individuals to “adopt a soldier,” which typically means that you can send letters, care packages, and other goodies to one particular US soldier who is stationed overseas. Though the soldiers aren’t ob...
Wednesday
February 11, 2009
Matching donations, also known as matching gifts, are typically sponsored by businesses or, occasionally, by wealthy individuals. When you make a donation to a nonprofit organization, the sponsor will make a contribution in the same amount, effectively doubling ...
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