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Building a Business

Want Your Charitable Donation to Actually Help Someone? 4 Questions to Ask Before You Give

If it's been a good year, make sure you maximize your impact by donating effectively.

By Michael Faye

Thought Leaders

Building Community Is Good Business

By Tim Murphy

Marketing

3 Ways to Use Authenticity to Build Customer Loyalty

By Christina-Lauren Pollack

Business Funding

4 Trends In Fundraising That Will Impact the Future of Philanthropy

By Peter Daisyme

Business News

Shaq Provides New Shoes to Elementary School Students In Georgia

O'Neal invests in youth on an ongoing basis through philanthropic work.

By Andrea Blackstone

Business News

A Billionaire Couple Has Come Under Fire for Promising to Donate Just 5% of Their Wealth

Although John Arnold and his wife, Laura, consistently rank among the top individual donors to charity in the U.S., at least one critic says they're not doing nearly enough.

By Justin Chan

Thought Leaders

How to Make Giving Back Part of Your Brand’s DNA

Don't go seeking charities just because they're popular or trendy.

By Beryl Stafford

Building a Business

How Supporting Local Businesses and Philanthropic Causes Helped This Business Owner Find Success

This week we speak to Angela Shen, owner and founder of Savor Seattle, about conscious consumerism, customer service and knowing your limits.

By Emily Washcovick

Business News

MacKenzie Scott, Ex-Wife of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Gave Away More Than $4 billion Over the Last 4 months to Help Those Affected Economically by the Pandemic

The organizations range from food banks to emergency relief funds, as Scott sought to give 'immediate support to people suffering the economic effects' of the pandemic, and gave funds to organizations that have 'dedicated their lives to helping others.'

By Dominic-Madori Davis and Juliana Kaplan

Thought Leaders

Giving is Transformational

Giving is contagious. Conscious giving can be infinite.

By Ivan Misner

Tech

How Online Tools Can Help Your Nonprofit Survive COVID-19

Five practical tips for using technology to create personal and meaningful connections with donors.

By Chuyue Jing

Thought Leaders

3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Approach Catalytic Philanthropy for a Healthier World

Inspiration from self-made billionaire Gary Michelson on investing in the future of the world.

By Jennifer Spencer

Thought Leaders

6 Lessons on Building a Business That Gives Back

And the greatest of these is love.

By Jared Polites

Marketing

9 Social Impact Models That Entrepreneurs Can Learn From

Positive social change is an important component of a strong business.

By Tanner Simkins

Entrepreneurs

This Entrepreneur’s Story Shows the Frightening Link Between Financial Insecurity and Mental Health

Research is clear on the correlation between financial well-being and mental health. Ivan Anz experienced this first hand.

By Cheryl Snapp Conner

Business Operations & Logistics

Here Are Legitimate Fundraisers Helping Damaged and Destroyed Small Businesses

Three ways to help entrepreneurs and small business owners.

By Kenny Herzog

Business Operations & Logistics

4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Support Their Customers and Community in Testing Times

As we fight a universal calamity, let's use our platforms for generosity however we can.

By Simonetta Lein

Building a Business

Success Unshared Is Failure: the Philosophy That Took This Mogul From Homeless to Billionaire

Giving back is at the core of John Paul DeJoria's business model.

By Kristen Aldridge

Entrepreneurs

5 Tips for Entrepreneurs Looking to Create a Movement

Yes, we have the power to create profit, but we can also inspire permanent change.

By Lucas Miller

Business Accounting

The 12 Tax Days of Christmas: Day 12

Charitable taxpayers are rewarded with powerful incentives, but there are lots of options and rules to keep in mind.

By Mark J. Kohler

Buying a Franchise

Franchise Owner Gives Back to the Bahamas

The story of how one Canadian Expedia CruiseShipCenters owner helped his home nation after Hurricane Dorian.

By Rick Grossmann

Business Accounting

5 Year-End Charity-Donation Questions for Your CPA

Ask your accountant what organizations qualify, how to give and what documentation is needed.

By Tom Wheelwright

Thought Leaders

Eva Longoria on Finding Great Mentors and Achieving Big Goals

The actor, producer, and director breaks down how she is helping women create a better future for themselves and their families.

By Kathleen Griffith

Building a Business

Communicating Purpose Can Create a Boom in Business

Companies need to understand the growing importance of social responsibility to their customers.

By Jim Moscou

Building a Business

Why Your Next Startup Should Be Purpose-Driven

There needn't be a division between what's best for humanity and the bottom line.

By Jeff Barrett

Building a Business

4 Common Traps When Starting a Nonprofit

What to watch out for before launching your altruistic business.

By John Boitnott

Entrepreneurs

7 Ideas for Sabbaticals That Will Recharge You for Success

Immersing yourself in a passion project gives your fresh perspective on your life and career.

By John Boitnott

Thought Leaders

What Craig Newmark Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Philanthropy

The best measure of wealth is what you give back.

By John Boitnott

Thought Leaders

12 Easy and Efficient Ways Entrepreneurs Can Help Others

Everybody is busy, so find another excuse for not giving back.

By John Rampton

Thought Leaders

‘Love Actually’ Director Richard Curtis: ‘To Make Things Happen, You Have to Make Things’

The famed writer and director shares the creative philosophy that has helped raised more than $1 billion for charity with his organization Comic Relief.

By Nina Zipkin