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19 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As follow-up to 29 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits , below are 19 nonprofits that are offering symbolic gifts and adoptions this holiday season. These gift programs are ideal for socially and environmentally conscious holiday shoppers that would prefer their spending directly empower nonprofits. Mercy Corps Gifts.

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last winter, after Harry and I had a conversation about global warming (and quite a conversation it was for a then eight-year old), and we collaborated on a series of green videos. What a great way to teach your children to become more thoughtful and responsible about the world we live in.

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Harry is a Green Geek: Tip #4 - Light Bulbs and Charity Contest Winner Announcement

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Harry's last green tip introduced the Charity Contest that allowed readers to submit a comment that included a suggestion about how to save energy or be green and the name of a charity. The winner would be the topic of Harry's video and we'd donate $20 the winner's choice of charity. Here's the screencast.

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New Tax Law: Understanding the Impacts on Charities and Giving

ASU Lodestar Center

With change in tax laws that can influence philanthropy comes an impact to individuals, charities and communities. Some may choose to bunch giving by saving several years’ worth of gifts before donating it all in one year to make itemizing worth it. The Pease Amendment, which limited overall itemized deductions, is now repealed.

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37 Spring Fundraising Ideas for Small Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Patrick’s Day Green (March 17). It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Host a watching party for major games at a bar where the tips and certain drinks go to the charity. Click To Tweet. The winner gets the chocolate.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. but I enjoy saying " I am only 20 ") I this is the best gift ever! A few clicks around Joan's personal site and I found this post from the Daily Green.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Certainly, giving from individuals won't be enough to fix the economy and provide the resources that charities need to deliver important services in hard economic times. But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. And, yes they did !

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