Giving back to charity fundraising organizations

"Donating to charity fundraising organizations is a great way to give back to the community. Nonprofit groups and volunteer organizations do so much to help the struggling communities all over the world, but they can't do it alone. Every successful member of any community shares the responsibility of helping the less fortunate and contributing to the common good. WKBW, a Buffalo, NY news channel, narrates the story of a local resident who embodies this responsibility all too well: One full grocery store, three minutes, anything you can fit in a cart, you take home for free. That is exactly what Hamburg resident Chuck Bullock won a chance to do. He donated to the United Way while checking out at Tops last month, and out of thousands of entries, he was chosen to win a shopping spree. Chuck chose his wife and good friend to shop for him."

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What inspires you to support charity fundraisers?

"According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are currently over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in America. These charities support many causes, including breast cancer, family planning, AIDS, animal rights, human rights, and the environment, among other things. But what inspires individuals and companies to give to these charity fundraiser organizations? A Chron.com article discusses some of the reasons: Personal motivation According to the article, many people donate to organizations with personal connections. Someone with a family member afflicted by cancer may get involved with a charity such as the American Cancer Society. An employee with a developmentally disabled child may give to the Special Olympics. By donating to these causes, donors feel they contribute to something that directly affects their lives."

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How to become truly charitable

The word “charity” is now synonymous with the sharing of resources with the needy; but its original meaning is “caring” or gift of love. So how do you become a truly charitable individual? When children learn about charitable actions at home, the act of giving becomes ingrained into their nature and can have a lasting effect. Since there are many ways to give, whether it’s through volunteering time or donating items to online auctions for charity from communities like eBay Giving Works, the important part is that you are giving in the first place.

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Forbes’ top ranking charitable institutions

"Exotic vacations, expensive clothes, the latest gadgets—there's nothing wrong with spending money on yourself. With all the hard work you put in, you've definitely earned it. But have you ever thought about how would you feel if you rewarded someone else at the same time? Philanthropic actions, such as giving to charity or participating in an online charity auction, can be personally rewarding. For some people, such actions are an important part of everyday life, but for others, giving may be new."

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Items up for online charity auction to benefit Mandela Centre

"The eBay Giving Works program is set to publish a list of 27 items from the Weinstein Company starting November 27 until December 25, 2013. These items will be sold to the highest bidders to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory. The upcoming online charity auctions will also coincide with the build-up to the North American release of the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, scheduled on Christmas day. The 27 auction items are meant to represent the 27 years that Nelson Mandela spent in prison, as well as to honor the former South African president's contributions to society. The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory performs the core work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, focusing on three key areas: the “Life and Times of Nelson Mandela,” “Dialogue for Social Justice,” and “Nelson Mandela International Day.” "

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Waterkeeper to sell items on eBay to support charity fundraising event

"Starting November 27, 2013, the Waterkeeper Alliance will be listing auction items on eBay Giving Works to help raise funds for their endeavors. The charity fundraising website will facilitate the auction that will be conducted in line with the upcoming Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest, to be held from December 6 to 9, 2013. The event also has Waterkeeper as the main beneficiary. The items for auction will include celebrity experiences and other packages. Proceeds will be directed to Waterkeeper's environmental projects and initiatives. One of the fastest-growing environmental movements in the world, Waterkeeper aims to protect over 100,000 miles of streams, rivers, and coastlines from pollution. There are more than 200 Waterkeeper organizations, which are made up of environmental activists, lawyers, scientists, and educators. These advocates cover areas in North and South America, Australia, Asia, Europe, and Africa."

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eBay Giving Works to host nonprofit online fundraising sale for the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares

"The eBay Giving Works program is set to host a nonprofit online fundraising event entitled the GRAMMY Black Friday Auction, which will start on November 29, 2013. The auction will include GRAMMY memorabilia like CDs, guitars, framed Rolling Stones items, among others, plus a VIP Experience Package with GRAMMY’S Person of the Year, to be auctioned off for charity. The proceeds of the online auction will benefit the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. Established in 1989, the GRAMMY Foundation aims to foster the appreciation, understanding, and advancement of the significance of recorded music in American culture. In partnership with The Recording Academy, the group promotes the preservation of cultural heritage. The foundation accomplishes this by organizing programs and activities that engage the music industry, the cultural community, and the public. "

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eBay Giving Works to sell Tony Hawk boards for nonprofit fundraising

"The eBay Giving Works program is scheduled to launch a nonprofit fundraising auction on December 5, 2013 to the benefit of the Tony Hawk Foundation. Skateboards donated by Tony Hawk and some of his well-known friends will be sold to the highest bidders. The skateboards will also feature lyrics of the donors’ favorite songs, written on the items by their respective bands or musicians. The auction aims to raise money for the initiatives of the Tony Hawk Foundation, which supports and empowers today’s youth in various disadvantaged communities. The foundation will use the proceeds to fund the creation of public skateboarding parks to help keep kids away from mischief and encourage them to live healthy and active lifestyles. "

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