Other Ways to Give

Donation bins and donation centers are valid avenues for giving goods. Donation bins may be a more convenient option, but they also require more due diligence.

One way to tackle the food waste problem and a hunger crisis simultaneously is to ensure that food that would otherwise go to waste feeds the hungry.

Many charities, particularly thrift shops, collect donated goods and sell them to fund charitable work, allowing people to give without pulling out their wallets.

You may field requests from friends, families, or coworkers participating in events to raise money for various charitable causes. How should you respond?

A reliable volunteer with a strong work ethic can go a long way toward helping a charity meet its goals. Follow these three steps to maximize your experience.

Find out how donating stock and mutual fund shares offers an effective way to reduce your taxes and to give more to the causes and communities.

Donating items is a great way to contribute to an organization, but only if the items are needed. Follow these steps to ensure your donations go to good use.

Your time is as valuable as money. Nonprofits need your talents to expand what they can offer programmatically and to improve internal efficiencies.

Point-of-sale donations, or donating at the cash register at checkout, are a common fundraising tool you can use often at your local supermarket or retailer.

Learn specifics of donating a vehicle to a charitable cause, including how to find the right charity and how to properly transfer the car, truck, van, or SUV.

Learn about Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) for IRAs and other employee-sponsored retirement funds and how to donate them to charity and not get taxed 50%.

In 1957, Martin Luther King Jr. asked, “What are you doing for others?” Each year, the MLK Day of Service invites us to support causes we care about.

Donating items can help animal shelters provide for even more animals and spread the love around.

Read about how a dedicated donor shares his special relationship with the American Red Cross. Check out his story and learn safety tips for blood donation.

For many of us, the holiday spirit manifests itself in gifts to loved ones, as well as charities working on the causes close to our hearts.