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Effective Giving
We continue our Myth Series, here is #02
We hope to counter what Peter Singer and the rest of our Team view as misconceptions about philanthropy and, in particular, contradictions between people’s values and…
Blog Category
Fundraising
Fundraising is an essential function for nonprofits, as it enables all the other work that they do. Read on to learn some of the innovative ways that high impact charities are raising support and awareness, as well as ideas for how you can run a Personal Fundraiser for a great cause.
Effective Giving
Myth #01 in our series challenging beliefs about charitable giving
We hope to counter what Peter Singer and the rest of our Team view as misconceptions about philanthropy and, in particular, contradictions between people’s values and…
Finding Fulfillment from Giving
An 11-year-old Australian uses her creativity to help the global poor
Eleven-year-old Jade, in Northern Territory, Australia, recently undertook a heartwarming project to raise money for one of our recommended charities. Jade’s year six class was studying…
Effective Giving
Saving a painting or a child?
A few years ago, the J. Paul Getty Museum paid a sum said to have been in excess of $65 million for the beautiful and historically…
Books
Write the World Notebooks (aka The Love Project)
Kate Tapping had a tiny idea that grew into a project: Write the World notebooks, unique notebooks designed to make the world a better place.
Effective Giving
How To Stay Positive In Sales – Charity For Laser Focus
When Audi salesman Andrei Smith read “The Life You Can Save,” he discovered a strategy for how to stay positive in sales: by setting aside 5%…
Effective Giving
The Life You Can Save’s 2016 Year in Review
Our 2016 Annual Report chronicles our ongoing growth, which would not be possible without our talented core Team and our skilled volunteers. Nor would it be…
Fundraising
Walking Across Southern Africa to Fight Global Poverty
Back in February, we shared an interview with Matt Napier, an Australian who is passionate about fighting global poverty and was about to undertake an ambitious…
Effective Giving
The Science of Effective Fundraising: Four Common Mistakes to Avoid
Charities that have the biggest social impact often get significantly less financial support than rivals that tell better stories but have a smaller social impact. For…
Friends and Family
The Valentine’s Day Gift That Saves Lives
Last year, my wife gave me the most romantic Valentine’s Day gift ever. Instead of candy and liquor, my wife suggested giving each other gifts that…
Fundraising
Interview: How one man is trekking a continent and taking on a cause
Matt Napier is passionate about fighting global poverty—and is undertaking an ambitious walk this summer across southern Africa to raise funds and awareness for the world’s…
Fundraising
How I used my passion to raise money for charity
Headshots are a pesky thing that pretty much everyone needs, but no one actually wants to get. I developed a series of fundraising events under the…