One of the best feelings that you can have as a person is if you know that you can give money, time, or energy to a particular charitable cause. There are some cases where charities aren't so above-ground though. And that's why you have to do a little bit of research to find out which ones give the most to the people that they are supposed to give to. So, five excellent charitable causes that have a great track record for helping people out are going to be charities that help with drug abuse, … [Read more...]
A Few Ways (And Reason Why) Your Business Can Be More Charitable
Being charitable is a great idea for your business, whether you are a solo business owner working out of your home or you own a large corporation with many employees. Giving to charity has benefits that range from helping you get tax breaks to allowing you to be more of a helpful part of your own community. Charity has so many good benefits, whether you are donating to something local or to something national. Take some time to do some research on the charities you are considering donating to … [Read more...]
How Much Should You Really Give to Charity?
Sharing one's blessings is an admirable trait that people must practice in their lives. One form of sharing is giving to charity. It should be understood, however, that while giving to charitable organizations is a good act, not everyone is obliged to do it. Give only on your own free will like when you have something, money or otherwise, extra. It is understandable when you can't give to charity when you are having financial difficulties. Remember that the amount you decide to give … [Read more...]
3 Surprising Items You Can Donate
You can donate your time, money and of course certain products in good condition that you no longer use. However, it’s the products that seem to be so puzzling for many people. If the item is relatively costly, you may want to write it off as a tax deduction. While a 501(c)3 charity will give you a receipt, it’s your job to prove to the IRS at the end of the tax year that the item was worth a certain amount of money. This will require research and documenting like items/years/conditions and … [Read more...]
Fashion Events Guaranteed to Raise Funds for Charity
A growing number of people are now becoming more aware of their responsibility towards charitable giving. Developing this attitude is a good example especially to children and young adults. There are a variety of ways a group or startup can raise money for charitable giving. One sure way is to organize a fashion event. But what particular types of events would it be? We share some of the most popular you can choose from. Designer Auctions Fashion designers often come together to … [Read more...]
5 Charitable Things You Can Do with $10 or Less
Just because money’s tight, it doesn’t mean you aren’t interested in supporting a charitable cause. Even if you don’t have a lot to give, your little bit can go a long way toward bettering the world around you. essay about helping others If you’re looking for ways to contribute to charity, but not sure where a small donation might be well-received, then check out this list of five charitable things you can do with ten dollars or less. … [Read more...]
Where to Look For Non-Profit Jobs
When looking to find a job in the non-profit world, the first step is to ask around. Network by telling people you know ( family, friends, colleagues) and consider doing some unpaid volunteer or internship work to get your foot in the door, so to speak. Although most internships are not paid (or paid very little, perhaps just covering food and/or transportation expenses), it can be a wonderful opportunity to also discover your strengths and become aware of the roles and environment when … [Read more...]
The Origins of Charity
What does the word CHARITY mean, exactly? The word has many connotations these days - from simply giving alms to the poor, to a more divine, selfless way of giving. So just in case you were wondering, here are the word's origins. The rest is up to you. "....The word "charity" entered the English language through the French word "charite" which was derived from the Latin "caritas". In the twelfth century it indicated a state of benevolance towards the poor. In the fifteenth century … [Read more...]
Donate Something Still Useful to Charity
When we hear of solicitations, chances are our mindset would be to give away old clothes or canned goods just to say that we made a charitable act. But while this is something generous of us, it may be wise for us to use logic at times. Old clothes still have categories and this includes “still usable”. These days, people forget about this important necessity. We stock up old clothes and put them in sacks since we cannot use them. But before we placed them there, we already have an idea on … [Read more...]
Of Charities and Businesses
These days are not easy – not for charities, not for businesses. Indeed, giving to charities may not be high on your business agenda at this point, but hear me out. You can actually help others out, give a helping hand, and gain benefits for your business as well. I got this idea from an article I read, which is written by Jerrie Dean. You know how most often, when we talk about helping charities, we think about actually giving money to them? I suppose that this is the norm – people do … [Read more...]
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