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Damage Control: Why the Backlash Against the Komen Foundation Succeeded
Why don't we put the same pressure on politicians as we did on Komen?
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Snoball Links Life's Passions to Charitable Micro-Gifts
Snoball lets friends jump on the giving train to make tiny donations "snowball" into a much larger one.
Business
Five Simple Ways to Help Haiti
Yep, you can do something to help get Haiti back on its feet.
News
People Are Awesome: The Coffee Shop Where Everyone Pays for Everyone Else's Drinks
A simple, and replicable, bit of generosity is giving people a not-rude-at-all awakening in a tiny coastal coffee shop.
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People Are Awesome: The Anonymous Movement to Pay Off Layaway Accounts
Kmarts around the country are reporting awe-inspiring acts of charity directed at layaway accounts.
Lifestyle
The Holiday Dominance of Heifer International
Heifer International has dominated the holiday charitable giving arena by smartly packaging livestock for the poor as a present for the well-off.
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Can a Social Pact Help Us Keep Giving to Charity?
The 52x52 project asks participants to commit to donating to a different charity for every week of the year. Can a social pact help remind us to give?
News
Sponsored Post: Spotlighting Six Nonprofits That are Fueling Change
Learn more about some of the great nonprofits that are participating in the Fueling Good contest.
News
Nonprofit Spotlight: A Home for Kids In Need
A Friends’ House in McDonough, Georgia offers a safe haven and a multitude of other services for at-risk children who need it most.
Culture
What Do "Pretend to Be Poor" Experiments Really Teach Us?
A new charity project, Live Below the Line, reminds us that pretending to be broke is offensive and unhelpful. Stop doing this.
Business
Four Daily Deal Sites That Are Better (for the World) than Groupon
All kinds of copycats are chasing Groupon's $15 billion tail. But getting discounts doesn't have to be all about teeth whitening and tapas.
Environment
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust: Investing in the Future of Africa's Maasai
Reinventing the Outdoors Contest: This week's spotlight is on The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust.
Environment
How You Can Help the Maasai Win $50,000
Reinventing the Outdoors Contest: Learn about the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
Environment
Edward Norton and the Maasai: A Mission of Conservation
Reinventing the Outdoors Contest: An Edward Norton role you might not have heard of: fundraiser to protect the treasures of the Maasai wilderness.
Culture
Got a Cause but No Facebook Page? You Need Social Media 101
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and other social media pros show how charities can spread the word—and raise money online.
Culture
Craig Newmark Launches a Do-Gooder Version of "Missed Connections"
The Craigslist founder has a new mission: to "connect and protect organizations that are doing good stuff."
Culture
Protesters Are Awesome: Volunteer Force Is Taking Over Egypt's Municipal Jobs
A new Egyptian volunteer force is taking to the streets to restore some order in the midst of growing chaos.
Culture
Ark Collective Uses TOMS Shoes Model to Give Away Backpacks
The Ark Collective will give a backpack to needy student for every backpack you buy. It's a total copy of TOMS Shoes, but who cares?
