November 2007 | On Our Radar

Don’t just get mad…get active

Volunteerism is a great way to help those in need, invest in the future of the planet and its people and, heck, it makes you feel good. But with demanding jobs, family life and other obligations, giving time isn’t always easy. For some of us, the best way to make the world a better place involves not only opening our hearts, but our wallets too. You don’t have to be a billionaire philanthropist to support these causes — even small donations can make a big difference.

JustGive.org makes charitable giving a snap. Their site allows users to search by charity, browse by category, honor a loved one or purchase a charity gift certificate for the person who already has everything.

Lend money to an entrepreneur in a developing country through Kiva.org. Your contribution allows the world’s working poor to makes strides toward economic independence.

With NetworkForGood.org, you can search by keyword or browse their topical causes. Give to any of over a million charities listed or search through 40,000 volunteer opportunities.

Change.org is a social network that unites donors and volunteers to nonprofits, encouraging dialogue, ideas and suggestions.

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