Philanthropy has been around seemingly forever, but it is still shrouded in myths. The following are three of the most common myths that people believe about philanthropy and the process. Philanthropy is a transaction In 2018, more and more people believe that philanthropy is a transaction they can do from their computers. The problem with […]
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So you’ve developed your mission, built a board of directors and began fundraising for your charity. What next? It is now time to begin operations, advertise and be patient! Begin Operations It is recommended to have at least a year’s worth of operating funds before committing any cash outflow. You will need to be extremely […]
So you are inspired to create a charity. That’s great! Charities help millions of people all over the world every single year. While a desire to start a charity is the first step, there are critical steps that must occur between the dream and the realization of creating your charity. The Balance says that just […]
As Americans give their money to organizations in support of helping those in need, there will always be people who create fake or fraudulent organizations that are intentionally designed to look like the real thing. All of the donations they receive are then pocketed and used for their own gain. Don’t let that scare you into […]
Perhaps the news of late has left you feeling disheartened about the current state of society. There has been so much sadness as tragic events happen in one’s own community and across the world. Despite the disparity these trying times leave in their wake, they often create an uproar of positivity as others are inspired […]
If you want to make a difference in the world, you don’t have to wait until you have a certain amount of money in your bank account. Charitable contributions do not have to be financial. There is often a misconception that develops around what it actually takes to support a charity. You can have a […]
Supporting those in need does not always come with a price tag. There are a variety of ways that you can provide aid to someone in need without having to open your wallet. Volunteering is typically the route that the majority of people go, but there are other ways that you can give back on […]
There is nothing more disheartening than watching as thousands of people are affected by a tragedy they did not start and, unfortunately, they cannot stop. If you pay attention to what is going on in the world, you have heard of the wildfires that have been burning through California, leaving thousands of individuals without a […]
Doctors Without Borders is a private international association that is made up of different health sector workers and doctors. Doctors Without Borders provides assistance throughout the World to people who have been impacted by natural disasters. It pledges to do its work with neutrality and impartiality, with no prejudice towards anyone because of their race, […]
One catastrophic, category 4 hurricane over the course of a few weeks is devastating enough, but two is practically unthinkable. Hurricane Harvey, a category 4 storm, formed on August 17 and wreaked havoc throughout Texas and Louisiana until dissipating on September 3. Hurricane Irma followed just weeks later, while the nation was still recovering from […]
