It's thrilling to see so many new ways of giving, they just keep springing up all over the place.
Here is one I especially love. It is clear and simple to use. It profiles programs and organisations really clearly. It also profiles other people who give.
And I am keen to see giving attached to special events that perhaps more of us are seeing increasingly as being a way to redirect the generosity of others away from us and towards those who are in genuine and dire need.
So, say "no thanks" to yet another toaster at your next wedding, or another pair of sox and jox on Father's Day and redirect your well meaning friends and family to www.changingthepresent.org
Actually I suspect you may only be able to give to USA agencies so if you would prefer something less American-centric please use www.karmacurrency.com.au for general gifting or www.kiva.org for micro finance in the third world. Fantastic stuff.
STOP PRESS: You can see in comments that I had some feedback from Robert Tolmach whose company helped create Changing the present and I now see it reaches all around the world....
So, in this instance, I am very happy to be wrong! Thanks Robert.
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Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for the nice post about http://www.ChangingThePresent.org.
To address your last comment, the 1500 or so donation opportunities on the site include many opportunities to address hunger, human rights, the environment, education, water and other causes all over the world.
Take a look; you're certain to find something that moves you!
We want to promote the idea that you don't need to buy stuff to show your love. Instead, you can do something meaningful in a friend's name. You can even send a personalized printed greeting card, which includes a photo and description of your gift.
And if your readers like this idea, I hope they will all please help spread the word, as you have done!
best wishes
Robert Tolmach (our company helped create this nonprofit website)
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