Archives for Giving - Page 2
How to Start a Giving Circle
'œNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' '“ Margaret Mead A couple of weeks ago…
Orange County is not as well-off as you think
As we entered our local grocery store last weekend, volunteers handed us a flier for a food drive to help children and families in Orange County. In September, 780 families…
Charitable deductions warm you twice
One of the best tax deductions is a donation to charity. There is a saying that heating with wood warms you twice: once when you chop the wood, and…
Joys and Perils of a Luxe Life: Giving Back
Being a gay homemaker has given me the time and opportunity to peer into a lot of different worlds. A few years ago a friend asked if I would help…
Uncharitable by Dan Pallotta: Why are we denying charity the power tools of capitalism?
'œWhat percentage of my donation goes to the cause?' Isn't that what we're all trained to ask when a charitable organization comes calling for money? Dan Pallotta's new book, Uncharitable…
Social Return on Investment (SROI) through Corporate Tithing
'œNever doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' '“ Margaret Mead Jamie Welsh is the…
Getting the Best Return on Charitable Giving
When investors buy shares of company stock, they expect that company to use their money to generate returns by using the money wisely. A good investor will do a lot…