What to Know When Volunteering Abroad
Volunteering overseas can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. IF you’re an avid philanthropist, you can likely expect it to be very different from any volunteer opportunities here in the United States. Remember, you'll be living and working in a completely...
How to Start Community Service Projects
Community service projects are normally run in society as part of efforts of coordinating philanthropic and charitable giving. As a philanthropist, you may opt to give towards existing community service projects or even start your own. Here are the most important...
How Charity Fundraising Works
If you're ready to start giving back to your community, or you want to make a bigger difference, you can begin by learning more about how charity works. If your efforts are successful, it will mean handling large amounts of money, or other types of donations....
Non-Profits and Corporate Philanthropy
In the world of high-dollar corporate philanthropy, non-profits have sometimes gotten a bad rap. While it is true that wealthy corporations and successful businessmen and women have a significant amount of spending power to put towards tackling social issues, they...
4 Tips To Being An Effective Philanthropist
At one time, philanthropists were generally wealthy individuals who gave large sums of money to charity or devoted their time and energy to raising money for a cause. These days, however, there are a wide range of philanthropic opportunities available to individuals...
Volunteering Ideas For Kids & Teens
Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for young ones and their parents. In certain instances, engaging in volunteer work might help them build a network, gain practical experience and set the foundation for a career. However, many kids and teens may give of their...
Family Giving: Teaching your Children About Charity
Most parents want to raise their children to be generous, but teaching children about charity can be tricky. In part because parents themselves will often have mixed feelings about charity. On the one hand, we do want to be generous with people who have endured or...
Giving Back: Best Ways to Volunteer and Help the Community
Becoming involved in the local community by doing some regular volunteer work is a great way to boost self-esteem and meet new people. Individuals who are looking to give back to their neighbors will find plenty of options available to them. Here are some of the most...
Giving Guide: Top Charities to Donate to During the Holidays
The season for giving is quickly approaching, and while you’re likely spending most of your time shopping for everyone in your family, a little extra for those in need could really go a long way. Whether you have a charitable organization of choice that you prefer to...
Poker Strategy: Calling a Bluff
When it comes to poker, regardless of the type of game you’re playing, there is one commonality that all players need to focus on: your opponent and their bluff. In most poker games, whether its Texas Hold’em or 5 Card Stud, players have the ability to fool their...