Europeans Rise for Ukraine
One day millions of people in Europe were going about their business. There was nothing they would say was extraordinary about their lives. They were spending their time going to work, taking care of their children or elderly parents, or going to school. But they were...
4 Short Yet Impactful Volunteer Opportunities
Although many people give back to their communities, many more don't give back because they feel as though their lives are already too busy. If that sounds like your situation, you should know that you don't need a great deal of time to contribute to a worthy cause....
The Benefits of Giving Back
Volunteerism offers you a chance to impact those around you positively. Additionally, the very act of volunteering your time and skills to help others will benefit you in your own life. Here are a few ways that you'll enrich your own life as you strive to improve the...
How to Encourage Volunteerism in Your Family
There are many benefits that each person in your family can receive through donating their time and skills to a local charity. However, your children or spouse may not be initially eager to get involved in philanthropic work. You can use the following tips to raise...
How to Show Appreciation to Your Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any non-profit. Without them, charities couldn’t function. Work wouldn’t get done and your projects would fall apart. It’s important that they feel appreciated. They are taking time out of their day to help your organization....
The Benefits of Introducing Volunteer Time Off
The world is changing in many ways, and one of them is that people are increasingly making time to volunteer for causes they care about. But since volunteer work is rarely if ever paid, many people find themselves volunteering less than they would like to. But...
What is Corporate Philanthropy and How Does it Boost Morale?
Corporate philanthropy sometimes seems frivolous. It’s money that could be used for marketing, research, and development or returned to shareholders. However, it greatly boosts morale. All companies should consider having a philanthropy program. Corporate...
What are the Differences Between Charity and Philanthropy?
The terms charity and philanthropy are often used interchangeably. There’s no official rule. Certainly, the definitions intertwine in significant ways. But is there a difference? Does it really matter? Well, fleshing this out offers clarity about where your...
What is Community Philanthropy?
Community philanthropy is one of the most effective forms of nonprofit action. By combining the resources of community members, it can be superior to other forms of charitable work. What is Community Philanthropy? There are several key aspects to it. The first...
Philanthropy’s Contributions to a Fulfilling Life
While people's charitable donations clearly benefit the organizations to which they give, charitable actions benefit donors, as well. Here are ways in which philanthropic donors benefit from practicing the "greatest of all virtues." Charity Sets Examples...