It's Time to Donate a Little More

It's Time to Donate a Little More: "It's Time to Donate a Little More
Charities depend heavily on end-of-year giving, and even after all the disasters in 2005, Americans can probably still afford to open their wallets


With the holiday season bearing down, many charities are on tenterhooks about end-of-year donations. Every year the nonprofit sector asks itself the same question: 'Will giving be up or down this year?' After all, the yearend is when charities have an opportunity to balance the budget. Some people donate as a way to give thanks and help the needy; others are motivated by the tax deductions."