AMiable Solution #168: Good Giving

If you find yourself struggling to feel good about the holidays, or if you simply want to support a charity but don’t know the best way you or your organization can do it, you might want to consider one of the following.

1. Order your last-minute gifts through www.goodsearch.com.  This site enables you or your organization to shop online with more than 2,800 stores.  Every time you make a purchase, the participating store donates a percent of your purchase price to the cause of your choice.
2. Want to get your non-profit additional exposure and open up a new donation avenue by becoming a GoodSearch charity?  Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/causes/new to submit an application and be considered for inclusion.
3.  Carry the spirit of giving into the new year by creating your own charitable fundraiser.  Start by selecting a local organization or cause that’s meaningful to you or your group.  Then, establish the way in which your clients, customers, or members can contribute to the cause.  Whether you donate a set dollar amount or percentage of each purchase made from your company or you simply provide free marketing and easy instructions for making a donation, your efforts could make a difference for the foreseeable future.
4.  Collect coupons for local non-profits.  Do you have a coupon-clipper in your house, your department, or your organization?  Unused or unneeded coupons can be donated to any charity, offsetting their costs and providing much-needed supplies to men, women, and children in need.