Category: Donors
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Worldwide Happiness … and Benevolence …
Yes, there’s a happiness index. And, yes, there are countries where happiness is much higher than other countries. And, yes, there’s the annual World Happiness Report that tells you all about it. (The UN has designated March 20 as World Happiness Day, now in it’s 10th year of happy days.) You would think where the…
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Donor: Giving Tuesday
It is giving season, with Giving Tuesday after the long Thanksgiving weekend. Now is the best time of the year to reach into your coffers and give to your favorite charities. Also consider that donations can help reduce your taxes. GivingTuesday.org #GivingTuesday GivingTuesday.org is an “open source” environment to encourage giving and the philanthropic ecosystem.…
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Smile no more. Amazon.
For years credit cards, Amazon, eBay and others have had “affinity” programs where a charity could be designated to receive money associated with normal sales activities. In the case of Amazon, Amazon Smile program, 0.5% of qualifying sales goes to your favorite charity. “You shop. Amazon Gives.” The program has been very successful growing since…
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Nonprofit Plan
Nonprofit Plan is about improving the philanthropic ecosystem, trying to make charities more efficient and successful while encouraging donors to become more impactful with their giving (time, talent & treasure). This concept and the upcoming blog (www.NonprofitPlan.org) is inspired by a book by Hall & Hinkelman of Strategic Business Planning Company. The Gift of Giving,…
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Nonprofit: Donor/Volunteer View
Donors (& Volunteers) should complete due diligence on the charities (and charitable causes) that they support. With large charities you can start with the Assessment Organizations. Smaller & Local charities require a similar review effort.