Posted on 04/25/2012 by Elizabeth Brown | Brooklyn, NY | Comments
News RoundupsAs more boomers transition from full-time employment to “retirement”—whatever that may mean these days—charities see an opportunity to capitalize on some of their newfound free time.
Posted on 02/6/2012 by David Whitehead | Philanthropy & Fundraising | Comments
Money & Savings | Your LifeHave you ever noticed that when you buy a tube of toothpaste from the grocery store, that you never think the money you spend still belongs to you? Fact: you exchanged the money for the toothpaste. Toothpaste belongs to you and the money belongs to the store you bought it from. Quid pro quo, tit for tat, or as some say, “We’re square.” Not so with donations! After 23 years in fundraising, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve …
Posted on 11/23/2011 by Reed Sandridge | Giving & Volunteering | Comments
Home & Family | VolunteeringThanksgiving has many meanings to many different people. Hands down it is my favorite holiday. I love the simple beauty of coming together to share food and fellowship. Although I am not a big shopper, I recognize that many people look forward to the day after Thanksgiving as much as if not more than they do the holiday itself. In some ways it has become its own holiday. Where I work they list it on the official list of holidays …
Posted on 10/5/2010 by John Briley | AARP Blog Author | Comments
VolunteeringDonation to charities are down, and lots of people say volunteering is important but far fewer actually do it.
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