Donating to nonprofits in times of crisis

"Legitimacy Although rare, there are some people who stage fake fundraising for nonprofits and prey on kind and generous givers. If you are concerned with the legitimacy of an organization, you can confirm the validity of any nonprofit through your local charity bureau. Doing your part will help...

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Traditional and unique nonprofit fundraising ideas gain popularity

"According to an article from the Philanthropy Journal, the spirit of charity is truly alive in the U.S., as seen in the results of a study entitled “Key Facts on U.S. Foundations” by the Foundation Center. While many foundations are happy to accept any amount, many people would...

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Fun runs are great ideas for nonprofit fundraisers

"In recent years, an increasing number of charitable institutions have been moving towards organizing more accessible fundraisers for nonprofits. This shift has allowed a wider range of people to donate to a cause they believe in. One of the more popular fundraising ideas nonprofits have been using have...

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Three nonprofit fundraising ideas for this holiday season

"Thanksgiving is a holiday in which people express gratitude for all the good things they have been blessed with, and surround themselves with family and friends. Thanksgiving is also one of the best times to stage fundraisers for charities, as many people use this time of the season...

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Nonprofit online fundraising campaigns revolutionize charity donating

"Frequent small donations While most people prefer to give larger monetary donations, may people simply cannot afford to do so. Nonprofit online fundraising programs, such as eBay Giving Works, allow donors to give smaller amounts of money whenever you buy or sell on eBay. These donations inevitably add...

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Easy charity fundraising ideas to support animal rights nonprofits

"During a two-week investigation in September, undercover investigators visited the stores to see if they were complying with a new state law which requires the stores to post certain information about their puppies on each cage. The law was designed to give customers more information about where the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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