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SMALL BUSINESS
Six Surprising Reasons
To Give to Charity
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More Than a Feeling ...
Everyone knows there are lots of good reasons to give to charity, especially at the end of the year when there are tax benefits to reap and holiday good will to spread. But this year, many charities are doing quite a bit of giving themselves.
Here are see six reasons why you might find giving to charity rewarding, some in ways you never expected.
· Full Article: Reasons to Give
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No. 1: Meet Celebrities
Want to meet Robin Williams, Bruce Springsteen or Bill Clinton? Chances to shake hands with these and other notable people were recently auctioned off at two different charity Web sites. Be forewarned, these experiences don't come cheap.
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No. 2:
Do Interesting ThingsCharity Folks recently auctioned off a chance to shadow the elite Special Operations Division of the NYPD, watch the NBC Nightly News from the control room, or attend the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and a party with the super models. People with more modest budgets can get in on the fun as well. Aquariums and zoos offer special behind-the-scenes tours for donors, as do some museums.
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No. 3: Get Cool Stuff
Local charities often hold auctions for autographed merchandise from local professional athletes as a way to raise money. Sports not your thing? eBay's Giving Works auctions off a huge variety of items. Recent offerings include a Civil War bayonet and a hooded sweatshirt for a dog. Charitybuzz was recently offering teddy bears designed by celebs, such as 'My Name Is Earl' star Jaime Pressly.
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No. 4:
Meet Interesting People
Charities are finding that people donate because of encouragement from friends and family. Sites such as Network for Good, which AOL helped found, bring together donors, volunteers and charities. Even smaller groups are looking to get people more involved through special events.
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No. 5: Feel Real Good
Believe it or not, donating to charity helps stimulate the regions of the brain associated with pleasure, according to a study published in the magazine Science by scientists and economists at the University of Oregon. Plus, it's the right thing to do.
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No. 6: Tax Benefits
Maybe it's not that surprising to most people, but remember that you have until Dec. 31 to make a donation and get a deduction on April's tax bill. Remember, the terms "charity" and "non-profit organization" aren't synonymous. For example, the IRS doesn't allow people to deduct contributions to political candidates, civic associations, foreign organizations or "groups whose purpose is to lobby for law changes."
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Featured Charity:
St. Jude'sLooking for a good cause? Donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and your support can help find cures for pediatric cancers and other deadly diseases. Eighty-five cents of every dollar St. Jude receives goes directly to research and treatment.
Learn More About St. Jude
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