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How to Start Your Own Charity

How to Start Your Own Charity

Starting and running your own charity organization is one of the most admirable ways of giving back to society. In addition to the various benefits of charity that you stand to gain, you will be sure to positively touch someone's life. However, much effort should go...

How to be an Effective Philanthropist

How to be an Effective Philanthropist

Philanthropy gives you an opportunity to contribute your wealth, effort, and knowledge towards funding a good cause. Philanthropists get an opportunity to positively impact the society and shape other people’s lives, especially those who are significantly...

Top Ways to Volunteer Time

Top Ways to Volunteer Time

If you're looking for ways to get involved in your community, but you don't have much money, donating your time may be a better way to contribute. In fact, many causes need volunteers more than they need financial contributions. While you should volunteer to help...

Donating Time v. Donating Money

Donating Time v. Donating Money

As an active philanthropist, I’ve written a lot about giving back to those in need.  The beauty of philanthropy, and helping others, comes from the number of ways you can give back, and how versatile your options can be.  While some prefer to donate money, others...

How To Tell if a Charity is a Scam

How To Tell if a Charity is a Scam

Donating your time, money, or needed items to a charity organization is a great way to give back to communities on a local or even international scale.  Depending on the cause you want to support, you have a number of ways to give back, whether its volunteer work or...

The Importance of Volunteering

The Importance of Volunteering

When you think about the benefits of volunteering, you probably consider the impact you make in the lives of the less fortunate. However, volunteering can also contribute positively to your life. Although everyone ought to give without expecting anything in return,...