Given the current state of the economy, we know many Americans will have less to give this year. For those that are planning on making a year-end donation, Charity Navigator offers five giving tips. Watching this video will ensure your holiday donations best reach a good cause – no matter how much or little you can afford to give this year.
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When you donate money, you want to be sure your dollars truly help others. Consumer Reports’ Amanda Walker tells us how to choose a reputable organization.
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A new report showed charitable giving nationwide last year declined for the first time in more than 20 years.
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Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/12/15/Tis_the_Season_of_Giving
Charles Best, founder of DonorsChoose.org, describes the charity’s goal of matching donors with unique school projects. He gives an example of one such pairing, explaining how Stephen Colbert distributes “philanthropic gift certificates” to guests of The Colbert Report.
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Matthew Bishop, The Economist’s New York Bureau Chief, and co-author of the highly acclaimed book Philanthrocapitalism talks with Lauren Bush, of FEED Projects, Charles Best, of DonorsChoose.org, and Scott Harrison of charity: water. The conversation aims to spark ideas on innovative ways to give this season. – JANERA
Charles Best founded DonorsChoose.org at Wings Academy, a public high school in the Bronx where he was a social studies teacher for five years.
He thought up DonorsChoose.org during a lunch conversation with colleagues, and his students volunteered to help start the organization. DonorsChoose.org has been growing since.
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PocketPhilanthropist, Inc. seeks votes in “The Pepsi Refresh Project” to receive a grant. The grant would be used to finish developing its mobile applications, used to raise awareness and charitable donations for weekly featured charities. The grant money would also help build a website and fund a national marketing campaign.
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Reduce Your 2007 Tax Bill: New Rules in Effect for Donated Clothing and Household Items
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On June 20 the Kelowna Yacht Club hosted the annual Boat for Hope charity event held for children of disabilities along with their sisters, brothers, parents an caregivers. It was fantastical, with live entertainment, games and prizes a boat ride to pirate boats on Okanagan Lake where the children received more prizes and finally a BBQ. Many volunteers and organizations came together to make this FREE event a huge success.
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Reduce Your 2007 Tax Bill: Save Those Receipts