Working to Give: Philanthropies & Philanthropic Work
Stories of Philanthropy & Corporate Giving
This story is too heartwarming to pass up. Scott Wellenbach grew up in Philadelphia and now lives in Nova Scotia. He’s a great poker player, and recently won $670,000 when he finished third in the 2019 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Main Event. Rather than using that money on a vacation, a[…]
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When students and teachers work together to raise money for charity, amazing things can happen. In Oregon, eight schools have united to create Scot’s Angel Club, a club that raises money for children in medical crisis. The schools created Community 101, a philanthropy project. According to them: “Leadership students are[…]
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Effective fundraisers know how to grab people’s attention. The next step—convincing people to donate money—is often the easy part. When donors benefit in some way from their contribution, this often encourages donations. Shredding events are fundraisers that meet this criteria. Donors bring bags of paper and documents to be shredded,[…]
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“Cupcake Camp” is an event where a large variety of cupcakes are baked and enjoyed. Different flavors, frosting, sprinkles, chocolate chips—this is a tasty and fun way to build community. Often, “cupcakes camps” are organized as programs for schools, camps or friends. The city of LA has taken the concept[…]
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The 2019 Pull for Puppies event combines creativity, charity and fun. The event involves a tug-of-war tournament between three teams—men’s, women’s, and coed. Tug-of-war tournaments are fun and competitive– all for a good cause. Participants must be at least 18 years old; spectators of all ages are encouraged to attend.[…]
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Digital charity makes giving charity easy and convenient. Several apps make the donation process even easier. One app—InLieu—was developed by Texas resident Kathy Terry to fill a specific need. On her way to a holiday party, Terry realized that a token gift—wine, scented candles, chocolate—weren’t needed by her hostess. She[…]
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Bake sales have always been a good way to raise money, but the concept has evolved in some communities. In California, New York, and New Jersey, bake sales continue to raise money for schools. However, instead of selling baked goods such as cookies, cupcakes and brownies, healthy foods—organic fruits and[…]
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Maintaining emotional equilibrium is important for all people, regardless of their individual circumstances. This equilibrium can usually be achieved by a combination of positive habits and by engaging in stress-reducing activities. The Give Back Yoga foundation is a charity that funds yoga programs to promote healing. They train instructors and[…]
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Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation is a charity that raises money to help cure childhood cancer. Its main focus is on funding research. Although 700 children worldwide are diagnosed with childhood cancer, childhood cancer research receives less than 4 percent of the National Cancer Institute’s annual budget. Alex’s Lemonade Stand was[…]
Read moreIf you live in the Texas area, you should know about Ally’s Wish. This is a non-profit in Dallas that provides a last wish for young, terminally ill moms with small children. Their goal is to help each family to create a lasting memory. On November 3 they are having[…]
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