Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Kindness: Charity, Philanthropy, & Social Responsibility - USATODAY.com

Kindness: Charity, Philanthropy, & Social Responsibility - USATODAY.com: How to get the most bang for your charitable buck
By Christie Garton, USA TODAY
12/20/2011 1:54 PM


Bell ringers. Year-end donation requests. Newsletters that pull at your heartstrings.

It's that time of year again when non-profits both large and small are reaching out in hopes of finding support before curtain closes on another year.

And it makes good sense. A recent poll conducted by the American Red Cross found that 57% of Americans plan to donate to charity at some point during the holidays.

To ensure that you get the most bang for your charitable buck during the holidays and year-round, Dr. Michal Strahilevitz, Golden Gate University professor and charitable giving expert, provides five giving tips, exclusively for Kindness readers:

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