Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott’s Blog
How to Make the Most of Your Donation
Making a charitable donation is a great idea when you're doing things that help other people, but it's often tough to know if your money is going towards a good cause. It would help if you did your research before donating. We have a few tips that will help you make...
The Biggest Challenges Faced by Charities
In recent years, the number of individuals who contribute to charities has declined. This is due to the loss of public confidence in the fundraising industry, exacerbated by many published examples of misconduct and the increased need for transparency from benefactors. Charities require to keep up with fluctuating public pay and speak a similar language as the donors. You may achieve this via new techniques to diversify the fundraising income.
Businesses That Give Back Through Your Purchases
The mission of turning everyday online purchases into charitable donations is a big part of what is driving Giving Assistant. The Giving Assistant window-shopping platform not only gives you a refund when you buy brands that offer cashback; however, you also help...
5 Must-See TED Talks on Giving
#GivingTuesday reminds us all why it's important to give back every year. For quite some time, TED speakers have talked about how excited they are to be philanthropists and offer creative ways we can all give back. Here are some thought-provoking TED talks that may...
How to Foster Successful Corporate Philanthropy
In recent years, more and more companies have learned the benefits of corporate philanthropy. When businesses give to a charitable cause, they boost brand awareness and create positive vibes around their products. Not all corporate philanthropy is the same, however....
A Philanthropist’s Role in Halting COVID-19
A fact is many charitable organizations rely on well-wishers to get donations. Since the peak of coronavirus in March, many sectors globally have been affected. The pandemic has seen the closure of many events and shops. A majority of these sectors play a role in...
How Investors Can Close the Race and Gender Gap in VC
Venture capital (VC) investments have been growing steadily in the US market. The VC market value is approximately $107 billion, with 60% of the investors categorized as male. The number of women VC has been increasing, but the minority females are still low at less...
Keeping Children Safe During the Pandemic
As parents, you will have to worry about exposing your children to the COVID-19 virus in addition to worrying about your own health status. Unfortunately, there's some confusion about how the virus is spread, and the misinformation can affect your ability to protect...
4 Ways You Can Support Health Workers Today
As frontline healthcare workers burn the midnight oil to curb the lethal virus’s spread, there is something everyone can do to support them. It is a stressful experience for healthcare workers as they work to protect other members of society and protect themselves....
How Businesses Can Support Employees of Color
The shock of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in workplaces and homes across the world. Although the headlines indicate that we are one people, people’s actions during the pandemic show that we are not sailing in the same boat. Black and brown workers are suffering...