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Erin’s Guide to Giving

The biggest gift of all, smiles all around

The biggest gift of all: smiles all around

Smart philanthropy — defined as doing more good than harm, maximizing your donation’s potential, and contributing what groups and organizations really need — is harder than it sounds.

With practice, philanthropy becomes even more rewarding, but it never becomes easier. In fact, the more money we give away, the more we understand that there needs to be some system of thought, a strategy, behind our charitable gifts.

In this spirit, I lift the veil and share a few of my own guidelines for giving. Below is my take on what, where and how to give most effectively. Read the following posts:

Give What?

   Give Where?

      Give How?

         Who do I give to?

             Who you give to and why — c’mon, share!

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