» Benefits of Giving

1. Feeling of Personal Satisfaction

Every person wants to leave a mark and know that his or her life matters in this world. Making a difference, however, takes more than vision and sense of possibility. It takes a commitment to action. When you give, you feel empowered and fulfilled because you know you've made a difference. Even if you get no credit or no one else even finds out, you know the world is better because of you.

2. Measurable & Meaningful Results

Gifts of all sizes can make a can make a tremendous difference in the lives of others. When you donate your time or money to specific projects or charities, you can actually see the results of your generosity. Check out our Catalog of Giving section to see how you support some amazing projects for gifts as small as $10.

3. Opportunity for Teamwork

Supporting a cause unites teams and strengthens leaders. It inspires bold, effective action from your employees, friends, family members, and clients. When you come together to support a meaningful cause, you build a meaningful bond.

4. Share Your Skills

Volunteering is a terrific way to share your hobbies or skills. If you love building or fixing things around the house, try supporting Habitat for Humanity. If you have always loved magic tricks, volunteer at a local Children's hospital. If cooking is your passion, offer to make soup and sandwiches for a local homeless shelter. You have some amazing talents, and the nonprofit organizations in your community could really use your skills.

5. Learn New Skills

Volunteering your time offers you an opportunity to learn new skills. Whether you seek to improve public speaking and finance skills by sitting on a nonprofit board of directors or want to learn how to put together a playground for your kids by working on a KaBoom! neighborhood playspace, you will learn so much from the other volunteers and employees at nonprofits. If you are willing to help, others will always be willing to teach you and mentor you.

6. Brand Reinforcement and Employee Morale

Employees are proud to work for companies that support the community. By offering an employee giving program (and hopefully matching at least some employee donations) or organizing volunteer events, you are showing - not just saying - that you support others.

7. Express a Personal Connection to a Cause

Everyone has a certain cause that really gets them excited. Whether that happens to be Alzheimer's research because of a family member who contracted the disease or children in a third world country or America's struggling education system, there is something out there with your name on it. What gets you excited? What are you passionate about changing in the world? What is really important to the ones you love? Now do something about it.

8. Live Out Your Values and Faith

If you really want to show you care about others or live out a faith that encourages generosity and good deeds, consider giving to nonprofit organizations and causes that advance your beliefs. This project is the result of several strong Christians feeling called to help others give!

9. Tax Benefits

While we hope you're not giving purely for tax reasons, financial gifts to certain types of charities (including us!) can be a significant tax benefit. Charity Navigator publishes a great article on these benefits on their site. Click here for more information.

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