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Being a Smart Donor to Charity
When considering a donation to charity one should do some homework regarding the efficiency of the charity, consequences to retirement, and the effect on heirs.
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Charitable Giving in an Economic Downturn
For those who want to help out but can't afford to give money in this tough economy, here are some alternatives for charitable giving.
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Disposing of the Dress
If you can only wear a wedding dress once, what do you do with it once you're married?
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The Art of Giving
teaching our children how to give
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Weddings for the Socially Conscious
You're getting married. You enjoy volunteering or providing financial support for local charities. Here's how to successfully help the two become one.
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Clunkers for Charity Need to Refuel
"Cash for Clunkers" ran out of money in only a week and has just received additional funding. What about charities that depend on car donations?
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Community Foundations Partners in the Community
Since 1951 The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta has been connecting community members, nonprofits and donors to help strengthen the community through philanthropy.
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Solicitation & Negotiation of Charitable Gifts
Whether a professional fundraiser, board member, executive director, or volunteer of a nonprofit organization, asking for a donation can be a nerve-wracking experience.
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Teaching Children About Giving to Charity
Parents can help teach their children about giving to charity by teaching them about money, making donations and helping kids donate their own time and money.
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Bernie Madoff, Jewish Charities and Tzedakah
Bernard Madoff's crimes dismayed the Jewish community not only because of the magnitude of their impact, but because such actions attack the very ethics of Judaism.
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Michelle Obama's White House Kitchen Garden
First ladies adopt a theme of national service while in the White House. For Laura Bush it was public education. Will it be health and nutrition for Michelle Obama?
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Reasons Not to Refinance a Home
Home equity lines of credit and refinance opportunities can be abused, leaving home owners house poor while displaying airs of wealth.
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Target Announces Launch of Bullseye Gives
The mecca of all U.S. home shopping stores, announced this week their plans to donate $3 million dollars in charitable donations via Facebook.
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Charitable Donations for Christmas Help Others
Help others and give family or friends a unique Christmas gift by making charitable donations through a non-profit organization dealing with micro finance loans.
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Accountability? Charities Beg Off
Charities that fail public accountability standards
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Give or Get Fast Donations Online
Some online sites instantly connect donors with those in need of money or help for group charity fundraisers, personal life hardships, and other good causes.
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Kiva Provides Microloans that Change Lives
Microfinance is big business and a social phenomenon. Kiva.org empowers individuals to lend directly to entrepreneurs across the globe.
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Non-Profit Fund Raising
The Internet has changed the way non-profit organizations solicit and donors research giving. Successful nonprofits use online tools.
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Pragmatic Philanthropy
Philanthropy is part of our country's history. Transformation of nonprofits is crucial, and pragmatic philanthropy will enter into that change.
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Using Family Meetings for Budget Planning
Family budget planning doesn't have to be overwhelming. Using family meetings as a forum for financial discussions can help to get the household budget under control.
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SHARING THE WEALTH
Teaching your children to share what wealth you have.
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Boxing Day History and Lesson Plans
Boxing Day in Canada is a way to teach social skills like helping others. Boxing day is more than just a busy shopping day, empty boxes hold character lessons.
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Corporations Accept Environmental Responsibility
Leading corporate business leaders in Europe change their attitudes from "nice to do" to "need to do."

Fundraising in a Recession With Bequests
Nonprofit organizations report fundraising is down, but planned giving offers an opportunity for donors to give now and pay later.
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How to Choose a Charity
Tips for choosing charities, deciding what to donate to non profits, and finding charity ratings and financial reports.
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Options for Once Worn Bridal Gowns
Both traditional and non-traditional brides should consider personal preference planning for wedding dress donation, re-use or preservation.
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Wealth Replacement Trusts
An introduction to Charitable Remainder Trust and Wealth Replacement Trusts.
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What Is a 501c4 Organization?
501c4s are a common type of non-profit organization that can engage in lobbying or political campaigning.
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Collect Money for UNICEF this Halloween
Collecting change for UNICEF on Halloween is a rite of passage for school children, but adults can get in on the action by making donations with mobile text messages.
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Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds are a successful fundraising tool to help philanthropic families hand off responsibility for administrative duties, while helping the community.
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Dontate Wisely to Charities
Investigate charitable organizations before responding to appeals for donations. Research all non-profit organizations carefully in order to avoid charity fraud.
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No Child Left Behind
No Child Left Behind has been a controversial act since becoming a law in 2002. Learn the basics.
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The Best Recession-Proof Holiday Gift Ideas
Personalized presents such as photo albums and books, contributions to charity, and gift cards for services such as haircuts are great holiday gift ideas for any budget.
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Trusts For Charities
Giving assets to charity through the use of a Charitable Lead Trust. This discussion highlights the estate and gift tax planning pros and cons.
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Arguments for the FairTax
The current tax code is complicated. The FairTax will simplify it so that every American can understand it.
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Burger Diplomacy: Part I
This is the first in a three part series on dispelling some myths about globalization using the Corporation of McDonald's to explain the importance of globalization.
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Children Need an Allowance
An allowance is more than a way for children to buy goodies. An allowance presents a great opportunity to teach fundamental economics and good financial habits.
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Compassion Fatigue, by Susan D. Moeller
Compassion Fatigue is an ambitious analysis of the how the media sells disease, famine, death, and war in the last two decades of the twentieth century.
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Control that Weight, Stop Eating Halloween Candy
Why drown in expensive Halloween candy when money's tight, kids are too fat, and hunger's on the rise. Gain control of the Halloween candy monster - and teach charity.
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
A benchmark study assessed consumer attitudes about CSR and the role of media. Follow-up studies show consumers are concerned and use the Internet to check up on business
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First Communion Gifts Don't Have to be Religious
First communion gifts don't have to be religious to be meaningful and special. Keep reading for some unique first communion gift ideas for girls and boys
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Flat Tax Versus FairTax
With TEA parties growing across the nation, it is likely that the income tax system may be completely reformed with the coming generation of voters.
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The General Council of Constance
General Councils involved the bishops of the church and special dignitaries who came together to define and unify their teachings.
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We Come in All Sizes- NAAFA Motto
Las Vegas activist Peggy Howell discusses the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA).
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Giving Without Going Broke
Have you ever had the urge to help other people? Gift annuities provide an excellent method of assisting the needy without going broke.
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Holiday Preparations with My Grammie
Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are celebrations of family, spirituality, and joys of giving. At My Grammie's house it is a busy time and Sarah my granddaughter (Chief Elf) helps with all the preparations. Read further for ideas to include your grandchildren in stress free fun filled holiday activties, and ways they can help needy children have a wonderful holiday season.
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News You Can Use Vol 3 TRAIL OF TEARS
Description of an upcoming event to bring media attention to the travesty of women who lose custody to abusers.
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Change Women, Change the World
The list of burdens borne by women in poverty is long and brutal, but a movement is building to turn all of this on its head -- and charity gifts can help.
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IKEA Foundation is World's Richest "Charity"
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation may be the world's most generous philanthropist, but the foundation that owns the IKEA Group is technically richer.
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Luxury Travel Fans Can Donate to Nonprofits
Those able to take luxury vacations during the holiday season are fortunate. Donating to these nonprofits ensure that the next generation can enjoy similar exotic trips.
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