Charity and Charitable Giving

Image via WikipediaBy Jane WorthingtonVolunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community. There are amazing organizations throughout the United States that would not function without the help of thousands of volunteers. Everyone should do some volunteering at some point in his or her lives because it is extremely rewarding. One of the best ways to pull ourselves out of a difficult time in our lives is to help others. It is also a great idea if you want to meet a new group of...Read Full Story

This is actually a really good question. I think a lot of people assume that the only time you would buy a donor wall is if you were placing someone’s name on the wall, you know… in memory of. But this isn't necessarily the case. You can also purchase donor walls and donor plaques to show appreciation towards donors, commemorate someone for doing something heroic, or even to mention who planned your building.And there are moving stories when it comes to donor walls. One of the stories I have...Read Full Story

Image via WikipediaThe first volunteer opportunity I identified for myself through the Internet was found at the United Way website. It is a great resource of local opportunities.Go to http://national.unitedway.org/myuw to search for your local United Way organization. Many of the local United Way organizations have a website where you can identify volunteer opportunities close to you. The website for my local United Way lists several opportunities in my community.In addition to the websites...Read Full Story

I did some online research today, trying to find a list of the top 100 nonprofits in the U.S (or top 500, or top 1000...).  "Top" can mean a lot of things...so I settled on a list that the Nonprofit Times puts together each year.  NPTimes puts out a special report called "The NPT Top 100" based on their research of federal Form 990s, organizational annual reports, and interviews with several hundred organizations. Here are the top 100 non profit organzations from their 2005 report: 1...Read Full Story

Leave A Legacy Charlotte and the North Carolina Planned Giving Council are presenting an informative day of presentations highlighting bequests and donors on October 21 at the Westin Charlotte. The morning program, “Let’s Talk Bequests – with your prospects, donors, board and leadership” will feature Karen Gallardo, Senior Director of Gift Planning and Major Gifts for the AARP Foundation. Bequests are the foundation of gift planning programs, yet they tend to get less attention and enthusiasm...Read Full Story

** Please take our poll in the column to the right and answer the question about how you like to be asked to donate money. Seed money is often referred to as money to help develop the nonprofit as a legal entity. We have already done that. In this case, I am talking about money to help give the organization a boost to provide the products and services we are developing and have available.  My dream from yesterday, really hit home and made me feel like I am running out of time. I guess I...Read Full Story

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced a goal to invest $50 million over the next three years toward education initiatives leading to economic self-sufficiency through employment. The funds will support programs that bridge the achievement gap to post-secondary education completion and connect the underserved and unemployed, as well as returning veterans and individuals with disabilities to workforce success in high-growth sectors.“We are...Read Full Story