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Charity And Service: Giving Like The Stars

You don’t need celebrity status to be a force for good--you, too, can make a difference in many of the same ways actors, athletes, and other high-profile people do. Here's how to get started. READ»

The Ideal Holiday Charity Project For Tech Geeks: The Used Cell Phone Drive

Toy and food drives are a dime a dozen around the holidays. If you want to organize a charitable drive for your office that isn’t the “same old, same old,” here's how to make a difference with a used cell phone drive. READ»

When Innovation Meets Social Good, Consumers Win

At this time of year, when our attention turns to giving back and products that allow us to do so, we offer a look at social enterprises that are taking innovative approaches to problem-solving and making our world a better place. READ»

Moustache Madness: Movember Emphasizes Fun, Not Guilt, To Raise Millions For Cancer Programs

Movember cofounder Adam Garone tells Fast Company how he grew a massive charitable community by bringing the fun, moustache-style. READ»

How Howard Buffett Will Use His Grandfather's Recipe For Riches To Disrupt Philanthropy

The grandson of the legendary investor aims to bring some private-sector savvy to the growing world of mega-philanthropy by helping nonprofits work better together and charities move away from selling narratives to selling solutions.READ»

How To Train Your Celebrity: Five Hollywood Charity Myths

Yes, Hollywood stars can live up (or down) to their stereotypes. But they can also be invaluable in promoting a good cause. Here's how the best partnerships work.READ»

Why Charities Should Have an Expiration Date

When an organization accomplishes its goal, Nancy Lublin thinks it should consider shutting down -- not finding another mission.READ»

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One Possible Future For Twitter: a Vehicle for Charity Micro-Payments

There's a rumor that the majority of first posts from newbies on Twitter goes something like "Just trying to work out what Twitter is for!" It's undoubtedly a successful invention, yet sometimes it feels like a solution in ...READ»

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Why For-Profits Need Not-For-Profits

Why corporations shouldn't take the cause out of cause marketingREAD»