Charities, Fundraising, and Nonprofits

How do you know if you're donating useful items to people who really need them? Read on to discover four ways you can donate helpful resources to those who are in need.

I recently attended Cupid's Undie Run in Philadelphia. The event raises money and awareness for Neurofibromatosis (NF).

Jerry collected $Billions from 1952 to 2010 for research, allowing MDA to be less dependent on government funding. In addition, several types of neuromuscular diseases and conditions became treatable and curable through this results. That ended in 2011 and pledge collections declined sharply without Jerry. See why in this Hub and read a first-hand memory of Jerry Lewis by a Hubber who knows him.

Thousands of charities across the globe launch appeals for donations year-round, but these efforts really pick up steam around Christmastime. The best recipient of your money, though, may not always be the one that’s flooding your inbox or popping up in your newsfeed.

We all feel great about donating to charity, but what really goes on behind the scenes? And do those goods you donate really get to the people in need? I worked there, I know. It will shock you.

Organizing a gift basket raffle is a great way to make money for any fundraising event. Here you will find everything you need to know including creative basket theme ideas.

Discover new ways to spread random acts of kindness to those around you.

Community service work and volunteering spread goodwill to those in need and benefits those who give, particularly those who feed the hungry. Volunteering is good for all involved.

Planning a fundraiser and not sure where to start? Here you will find tips on how to plan and host a Chili Cook Off Fundraiser for your community group.

The article below offers essential fundraising tips for non-profits.

This article seeks to offer insights aimed at helping non-profits in motivating and retaining volunteers.

Many people ask, How do I raise money for a cause? Planning a concert is always a great choice. I can tell you that doing so is a very fun and rewarding experience and that almost anyone can do it. Of all the non profit fundraising ideas out there,...

In recent times, strategic planning has been increasingly touted as dead and irrelevant by some bloggers and practitioners. I differ with that view. How can one get to her destination without a plan?

Fourteen small and inexpensive gift ideas that many homeless people would appreciate. These thoughtful gifts can make life a tiny bit more bearable, mostly because they show you care.

An inside look at the Hudson Valley Region's largest charity scam. Did you know that Love Holds Life is run by con artist Richard Senato?

There are many effective ways in which school students can raise funds for charities and help local and global communities. This article contains a list of ideas.