We all have still so much to learn about true
giving, along with true forgiving and true thanksgiving.
Part of the
giving challenge is that many of us have no idea where our money is.
In Philippine Airlines, our Vice President for Human Capital Maria Antonia 'MeAn' Llamzon has initiated numerous '
giving' projects for the benefit of PAL employees.
In trying to understand why Pakistanis prefer
giving to individuals instead of organisations, the research was conducted via household surveys and focus group discussions.It measured philanthropy in three ways: monetary
giving, in-kind
giving, and time volunteered.
Giving someone your undivided attention, sending a sick friend food, a grieving friend your love and companionship are all ways you can continue to keep
giving.
So here are some ideas on how to make your
giving go further, despite the tax law's decreased incentives.
The campaign drew $394 million, an event high, with $6 million via advanced
giving. The foundation handled the opportunity to give in advance as kind of a "P.S." in its press releases and other print materials, but provided its 2,900 participating nonprofits with the option of further highlighting the option.
This book provides wonderful information on the science of
giving. It is not a topic typically chosen by teens, but they could be easily persuaded to read it.
My husband and I approach our
giving much like a foundation targeting a specific cause.
Understanding the variables the help to predict
giving motivations and obstacles is important during the current economic climate of the U.S.
Giving in Christian contexts is addressed in several chapters, while less attention is paid to
giving in Muslim and Jewish contexts.
Brooks, a professor of public administration at Syracuse University, examines charitable
giving across America.
