I’ve both written and been the recipient of thank you notes from nonprofit organizations. While the IRS requires that 501(c)(3)s distribute gift acknowledgment letters, I was recently taking a look at the ones I’ve received over the years and while most of them were kept mainly for tax purposes, a few stand out.
Read MoreYou’ve heard of post-Turkey Day Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of Giving Tuesday? Started in 2012, this movement is focused on helping others after a weekend of shopping for family and friends (or yourself).
This year, Giving Tuesday falls on December 3 (today!), and businesses, individuals and nonprofits are making an extra effort to volunteer their time, sharing their stories of giving back via social channels with the hashtag #GivingTuesday. While it’s certainly satisfying to do something good for others, there is a host of other reasons for a for-profit business to get involved in socially responsible activities. I’ll share just three of those reasons today, along with some tips to get started.
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