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Category Archives: Children
Project Happiness Teaches Kids the Power of Positive Thinking
This is the fourth post in a summer series I’m calling “What Are You Reading? Wednesdays.” Every Wednesday in August, you’ll find a short review of thought-provoking books, articles, speeches and films about generosity, money, philanthropy and more. Enjoy! ** … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Gratitude, Happiness, Mindfulness & Activism, Parenting
Tagged Adolescence, Conflict Resolution, Dalai Lama, George Lucas, Happiness, Howard Thurman, India, Meditation, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Neuroscience, nonprofits, Palo Alto, Positive Psychology, Project Happiness, Project Happiness Handbook, Randy Taran, Richard Gere, Social and Emotional Learning, Stress, Stress Reduction, Suicide, Teens
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How to Be an Everyday Philanthropist
This is the second post in a summer series I’m calling “What Are You Reading? Wednesdays.” Every Wednesday in August, you’ll find a short review of thought-provoking books, articles and speeches about generosity, money, philanthropy and more. ** “I am … Continue reading
Free Grant Money for Your Favorite Charity
I’m all about getting free money into the hands of people doing good work. Thanks to Katya Andreson’s Nonprofit Marketing Blog today, I found out about a contest that will do just that. The Chase Community Giving Grant helps local nonprofits win an equal … Continue reading
Posted in Charitable Giving, Children, Community, Grants
Tagged A Keiki's Dream Program, Charitable organization, Charity, Chase, Chase Bank, Chase Community Giving Grant, Community Grants, Corporate Foundations, Corporate Giving, Free Grant Money, Free Money, Fundraising, Grants, Katya Andreson, Katya's N, Katya's Nonprofit Marketing Blog, Maui, nonprofits, Online Contest, Philanthropy
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Give Mom More this Mother’s Day: Eight Gift Ideas with Meaning
Every Mother’s Day takes me by surprise. (What? it’s only three days away?) I know I need to do something…send something…fast, but am left empty-handed when it comes to ideas. Yesterday, I got so far as entering my credit card … Continue reading
Posted in Charitable Giving, Children, Mother's Day, Women
Tagged Charitable Giving, Children, Dancing Deer Baking Company, Domestic Violence Baking for Good, Family Violence Prevention Fund, Help a Mother Out, International Rescue Committee, Memorial Gifts, Mother's Day, Ploughshares Fund, Safe Birthing, Women, Women to Women International
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The Philanthropy of a Smile: Teaching Kids to Be Generous
As a parent, you want to give your kids everything in the world, and at the same time, teach them to be caring, generous beings. So how do you switch their mindset from “Gimme!” to “Let’s Give”? Here’s an inspiring … Continue reading
Philanthropy Writing: The Heart of Giving 