Day 16

Charity Gift Cards

It can’t get any easier than this! With sites like CharityChoice and TisBest, you can buy gift cards online that your recipients can apply to charities of their choice from vetted lists.

Make a Game of It

Initiate a “giving game” in which you gift a group of friends or family members a sum of money they can spend however they want, as long as it goes to help others…and as long as they decide as a group which cause (or causes) to support.

Organize a Service Project

More often than not, friends or family may express interest in community service but never get around to actually doing it. So take charge and organize an outing for them (and you) to spend time together helping others.

Host a Fundraiser

It’s a tried-and-true method – and a lot of fun. If you throw a great event, people will come – especially if a substantial portion of their admission fee will go to charity. Get creative with your planning – it can be educational, entertaining or both. Anything from lectures and workshops to concerts and galas to tournaments and showcases can help you get the word out and encourage participation. The more interesting the event, the bigger the crowd it’ll draw.