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Teaching Children the Importance of Civic Engagement

Teaching Children the Importance of Civic Engagement

Helping children grow into empowered change agents is an essential responsibility and in this day and age it has never been more important. The previous presidential administration led to a marked increase in youth readiness for civic engagement. So, how can the young...

Creating Charitable Habits

Creating Charitable Habits

As the holiday season kicks off many people feel an increased desire to give back and become involved in the community. However with the stress of cooking, shopping, and juggling daily tasks many aren’t sure how to manage their time and energy in an effective manner....

How the Pandemic Changed Philanthropy

How the Pandemic Changed Philanthropy

When the coronavirus caused a nationwide shut down in America people were left without work and pay. As the unemployment rate grew, so did the call for philanthropists. Charities and organizations were aware that over 30 million Americans were unemployed, meaning they...

Virtual Volunteering

Virtual Volunteering

When asked what volunteering is, one may describe it as going out to your local food drive to hand out goods or a school to help out with painting and building. It has usually been something that you go out and do, but more recently that has changed. These days, many...

Teaching Your Children About Philanthropy

Teaching Your Children About Philanthropy

Throughout the most recent decades, philanthropy has been steadily increasing in popularity. When it comes to teaching your children about philanthropy and getting the family involved in charity there is not a one size fits all. Whether people are supporting causes at...

How Philanthropy Will Change in 2020

How Philanthropy Will Change in 2020

Philanthropy in the country is becoming more of a niche than a selfless act. While people may have once belonged to close-knit communities that always strived to support each member, today's Americans are more isolated, less trusting, and altogether more reserved....

Philanthropy Trends For 2020

Philanthropy Trends For 2020

Philanthropy has always been a core value of society. However, many of the complex issues facing the world have left some to wonder what the best philanthropic solutions are. To answer this, here are some philanthropy trends for 2020: The Utilization of Data and...

Philanthropy in the New Year

Philanthropy in the New Year

New Year's Eve is a time of determination: people make scores of promises to themselves that range from eating healthier to advancing in a career, from exercising more often to making more friends. Often, sadly, those resolutions are neglected by the time the second...

Giving this Holiday Season by Richard Abbe

Giving this Holiday Season by Richard Abbe

The holidays are a big time for philanthropy filled with all the warmth and goodwill of the season. It's the time of year when Americans are most likely to give. It's also a time when people make their last donations of the year. Sometimes, these can be quite large....

Philanthropy Spotlight: Andrus Family Fund

Philanthropy Spotlight: Andrus Family Fund

Launched in 2000, the Andrus Family Fund aims to nurture fair and sustainable change for vulnerable youth in the United States, through the support of organizations that advance social justice and improved outcomes for these populations. The mission of the Andrus Fund...