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A Practical Guide to Ethical Giving and Philanthropy
Community outreach, depicting ethical giving and philanthropy | Photo by tribesh kayastha on Unsplash In her book, “Giving Is Not Just for the Very Rich,” Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson emphasizes that anyone, regardless of wealth, can engage in meaningful...
Guide to Ethical Giving and Philanthropy: Tips for Meaningful Impact
Photo by Lagos Food Bank Initiative Ethical giving and philanthropy are more than just a way to support charitable causes; they represent a thoughtful, sustainable approach to creating positive change. When done thoughtfully, ethical giving can have a lasting impact...
How to Research Charities and Avoid Scams: A Donor’s Guide
A hand underwater with a “spread love” wrist band, reaching out to the blue | Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on Unsplash As a budding philanthropist, it is important to research charities and avoid scams so you know that your money actually goes into the right hands. As...
Principles of Ethical Giving: How to Make a Meaningful Impact
Volunteers doing the ice bath challenge| Photo by Major Tom Agency on Unsplash Do philanthropists follow the basic principles of ethical giving? Volunteers help donate materials and services to the needy to uplift spirits and follow and advocate for a cause. There are...
Making a Difference, One Act at a Time: Compassion in Action
Photo by Joel Muniz from Unsplash “We rise by lifting others.”-Robert Ingersoll This line encapsulates the very nature of humanity---our interconnectedness. It expresses how people are connected and inextricably linked to one another and how your success is also the...
Using Practical Altruism for the Bigger Picture
Photo by Victória Kubiaki When one reads a practical guide to altruism and making a difference, one common thread is that it’s all about doing small things across lengthy periods of time despite not seeing much of a difference being made every day. Some people may...
Better We: How to Make a Lasting Impact on the World
Image by Freepik Everyone is going through something. Whether it’s an issue to resolve at home or a work-related stress that demands relief, everybody has their own burden. And when people are stuck managing their own exhaustion, kindness and compassion can get lost....
Achieving a Sense of Purpose: Altruism Provides Pleasure
Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash What does it take to help someone and be selfless? Altruism is a key that opens a doorway to achieving a sense of purpose and pleasure in life. With that said, what does it take to practice altruism on a daily? Because it is seemingly an...
Why People Give: Understanding the Art of Philanthropy
Image by jcomp on Freepik “It’s better to give than to receive.” This quotation has long circled humanity for the reason that it encourages kindness and generosity, traits that bring people together. There has been a long, withstanding debate on whether true altruism...
Personal Charity: The Ethics of Giving as an Individual
Photo by Suraphat Nuea-on In a world that often seems to be rife with inequality and suffering, personal charity becomes a bright beacon in the darkness. Giving others a piece of yourself is widely recognized as the greatest expression of human compassion and...