Posts Tagged ‘holidays’

January

21st

2013

5 Reasons to Fundraise in January

January 21st, 2013 by sohini
Photo by Daniel Hardman

Have you begun your second fundraising push? I know what you’re thinking. It’s not yet the end of January. You’ve just done mass-unsubscribing from marketers who find you like Team Seal Six found Osama. Heck, you’re not even done paying off the holidays and I want you to think of fundraising?! Yes. And here are…

December

27th

2012

My Three Favorite Feel-Good Moments of 2012

December 27th, 2012 by margie
Photo by jessieecuizon

It seems appropriate, for my final post here in 2012, to look back at the year that was and pick some of my most favorite feel-good moments. After all, feel-good moments are what makes this community tick, right? Social media helped a good intention spread like wildfire, and in the end, people benefited in wonderful,…

December

11th

2012

Business Charity and the Wisdom of Scrooge

December 11th, 2012 by joewaters
Photo from KLCE.com

Before Scrooge underwent his miraculous transformation, he had a dim view of charity. When two solicitors visited him to raise funds to “buy the poor some meat and drink,” he assured them he’d already given. “I don’t make merry myself at Christmas and I can’t afford to make idle people merry. I help to support…

December

3rd

2012

50 Causes to Support this Holiday Season!

December 3rd, 2012 by margie
Photo by CMRF_Crumlin

We’re going full force into holiday season. In addition to massive present-buying and family hang-out time, the holiday season is also a prime time for social good. However, maybe you’re wishing you could find an organization to support that you’ve never heard of before, or one that caters to a need you want to support…

November

28th

2012

The Joy in Generosity

November 28th, 2012 by ifdy
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There can be joy in generosity, and unfortunately, many of us aren’t able to take the time to let that joy sink in when we do something for others. Sometimes, it feels like an ordinary transaction, but there’s something about the holidays that changes that. Throughout this season, many of us sign up to volunteer…