Holiday Giving
Marketplace looks at what you should think about when you're considering which charities and organizations should get your time or money.
Best way to donate? Do your research
If you're facing harder times but still want to give back, you may think the best way is through volunteering. But Holden Karnofsky, co-founder of a charity evaluation website, says your time would be better spent finding a nonprofit worthy of your money. (12/10/2008)
Charities face slow season of giving
Charitable organizations depending on the generosity of others may find themselves with less handouts this year. With so many Americans struggling to make ends meet, there's less money to give. Organizations are preparing for the worst. Jaime Bedrin reports. (12/09/2008)
2008's big buzzword in giving: Micro
Philanthropy consultant Lucy Bernholz tells Kai Ryssdal that the trend this year in giving is taking big ideas and making them small. (12/09/2008)
BBB program helps Muslim charities
Since 9/11 the federal government has watched Muslim charities closely and made donating to them complicated and sometimes risky. But a new program may help change that. Caitlan Carroll reports. (12/08/2008)
Give the gift of giving in card form
If you're thinking about donating to charity this season, why not consider a gift card? Many causes offer this as an option on their Web sites. Mitchell Hartman provides a few good resources. (12/05/2008)
Use capitalism to do good works
Does an organization dedicated to serving society have to be a nonprofit? Commentator Dan Pallotta says charities could likely do more by using the tools of capitalism. (12/11/2008)
Boys & Girls Club hit hard by economy
Nonprofits are struggling to stay afloat in these tough times. Kai Ryssdal visits the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club to see how the organization is coping with the economic downturn. (12/11/2008)
