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Five Meaningful Ways to Give Back to Your Community
The concept of philanthropy is giving, which involves making a difference in the lives of others. It's been around since the beginning of humanity and has been a part of our society. It supports various scientific research and volunteer efforts. Through philanthropy,...
The Importance of Community Involvement
The rise of public engagement has become a critical component of modern democracy. As a result, it is now more important than ever that communities are engaged in developing their democracy. Building a constructive relationship between communities and the government...
The Importance of Achieving Systemic Change
Systemic change refers to the change that reaches most or all parts of the system. Systemic change is needed when efforts to modify a certain aspect of the system fail to mend the issue. At the present moment, the United States is in desperate need of a systemic...
Gotta Have Sole
One young man is making a difference in the lives of kids in need by giving them sneakers. 22-year-old Nicholas Lowinger founded Gotta Have Sole, based in Rhode Island. He decided all kids deserve a good pair of tennis shoes. Gotta Have Sole goes way back to...
The Benefits of Philanthropy for Corporations
Corporations often shy away from philanthropic works due to concerns of ‘throwing money away.’ There are feelings that philanthropy and charity are only useful for the tax benefits or PR, with little return on investment. But this is not true. Society is shifting to a...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Philanthropy
Philanthropy is a highly respected pursuit that can attract the most compassionate and caring people in the world. These people often have achieved great success on the back of their work in other fields, and thus aren’t always the most suited to philanthropy in...
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