How to Give Better – Smart Giving Tips - Leigh Newman
Slightly altering how you donate your time or money boosts the real benefits to the organizations you support.
Original Content | November 10, 2011
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It seems as though anyone would love a piglet for Christmas—or at least a picture of the one that is soon to help a farmer in Uganda start his own business, thanks to your donation in another person's name. But what if that person doesn't love livestock? What if she'd prefer a well in China or 10 vaccinations in Laos? With the Global Giving Gift Card, your friends and family can pick the projects they wish to support—and on top of the giving karma, you'll earn a dollop of gratitude for being thoughtful. |
