Category: Giving Back

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Millennial Volunteering

In case you haven’t heard, millennials are not just thinking about the reputation of future employers from a financial standpoint. They’re heavily weighing their volunteering activity into the final decision, too. As reported by...

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Summer Volunteering Ideas

Summer unofficially begins in about a month. So while we still have a few more weeks of Spring, let’s take that time to think about some volunteering and service ideas that can really bring...

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Learning from Mistakes

When the Wounded Warrior Project fired most of its top staff, many were shocked. The scandal that came afterwards definitely left former donors, volunteers, and a knowledgeable public feeling disillusioned, dismayed and confused. How...

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What Makes a Nonprofit Successful?

Whether you plan on contributing to a nonprofit organization, or even starting one of your own, it is helpful to understand exactly what it is that makes a nonprofit really successful. Here are a...

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Philanthropy’s Revolution

Over the last decade or so, philanthropy has become a bit of a buzzword. Passing mentions of “philanthropy” elicit images of the ultra-wealthy writing big checks to even bigger foundations. But when you look...

Remembering R. Randolph Richardson

He may not be a household name, but the loss of R. Randolph Richard last month definitely warrants a conversation about his unconventional approach to philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has already taken on the...

Matthieu Ricard on Altruism

Buddhist Monk Matthieu Ricard understands the potential for human nature swing in one of two directions: towards immense good, or unspeakable evil. Becuase of this nature, he urges all to foster an altruistic attitude...