Charity

Charity

Why Raise Money for Charity?

Why are there people that dedicated their whole lives to non-profit organizations? Why are some highly educated and intelligent people willing to work for a pittance (or even nothing) to support a charity?

Why would a doctor go and work in Africa for no wages when he or she could be earning a six figure sum back home and living a very comfortable life? And why do so many successful entrepreneurs donate so much of their income to charitable causes?  Read more...

Taking Philanthropy Seriously: Beyond Noble Intentions to Responsible Giving

Many acts of charitable giving fail in their stated goals and some are actually harmful. In Taking Philanthropy Seriously, the authors explain why this state of affairs exists. They outline solutions, ranging from those that equip philanthropists to do good work to those that build a domain of philanthropic knowledge, ethical codes, and best practices. Attention is also given to considering recipients’ needs, frustrations, and hopes for support. Philanthropic leaders disclose instances of both good and compromised work, show how ethical concerns are secondary to "success" in philanthropy, and reveal strategies to promote effective and ethical conduct. 

The Importance of Charity

The most important aspect of being wealthy is recognizing that you are wealthy and appreciate what money and financial success can do. For those who make a sincere effort to examine what they have in life compared to most in the world, it will help manage daily stress and anxiety.  Read more...

Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide to Smart Philanthropy

Giving That Gets Things Done

"All outstanding philanthropic successes have one thing in common: They started with a smart strategic plan," say authors Paul Brest, president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Hal Harvey, president of Climate Works.

Drawing on examples from over 100 foundations and non-profits, Money Well Spent gives readers the framework they need to design a smart strategy. This is a book for everyone who wants to get the most from a philanthropic dollar: donors, foundations, and non-profits.  Read more...

Educational Philanthropy: Making A Difference One-To-One

There are not too many ways for individuals to make a tangible difference inside public school classrooms unless you are a teacher. Not everyone is called to teach, but for some people coming alongside a teacher in a way that can make a real difference has been a difficult task. Until now, that is. Please read on to learn about one such organization impacting American classrooms that brings teachers and individual donors together by way of the internet.

DonorsChoose [www.donorschoose.com] is an online organization tasked with bringing the needs of public school teachers to the general public. In many districts, teachers must pay out of pocket in order to provide certain "extras" for their students. These extras usually include paper, pencils, books, clipboards, teaching materials, and the like.  Read more...

Charities Donations Solve Problems

"I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act"    Bill Gates

If you think about it I know you'll agree that Bill's statement is true. Charities have used the media to make sure that we know the problems. They also show us how we can make things better for the lives of the people who need help. It's not just money either. For example, charities donations could be tinned foods or warm clothes for bitterly cold nights, or glasses to help people see. You can even donate your car to be used or sold by the charity. These are things that we don't have a use for any more but are still far too good to throw away. This way we can make a difference easily and make us feel that we are helping in a way that doesn't mean we have to give money.  Read more...