How to get your kids on the path to doing good
A few simple steps can help spark your child’s interest in charity
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Clever ways to get more from charitable donations
Some ways to reduce the financial sting of donating to your favourite charity
Fundraising through Facebook? Please like
Social media can bring in charity dollars at a tiny fraction of direct-mail costs. But those who click to donate are still a drop in the bucket
Canvassers take the cause to the street
A growing army of face-to-face fundraisers works Canada’s busiest sidewalks for major charities, becoming a chief source of monthly donations
Resources: Where to turn if you want to give
Many Canadians want to give back, but the options can be overwhelming: how do you know if an organization is respectable? Where do you get the best bang for your buck?
Movie or mango tree? How your discretionary income can help others
By giving up just one of your ‘wants,’ you could help several people in need
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Philanthropy’s new class act
Forget fundraiser runs and volunteering for Girl Guides. There’s a change afoot in academe, as educators at all grade levels explore ways to teach students the principles of responsible charity
What’s the best charity for you?
Before you write your cheque, check out these resources for evaluating financial health, accountability and results
How to make the most of your donation dollars
Here’s a charity action plan to help you determine how much to give and to whom
Live: Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET
So, you want to give back. Now what?
Non profit guru Terry Smith joins us Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET: She'll help you navigate the system and find out how to get the most bang for your donated buck
